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Student engineering project helps democratize air quality monitoring
July 2026: Robotic system is now being commercialized for more affordable air quality analysis.
Grants of up to $130K offered to CSU researchers for advanced industries projects
July 2026: Fast-tracking university innovations into commercial markets for statewide economic impact.
High School Team Turn School Project into a NASA Win with Energy Institute Help
June 2026: Supporting nine high school students from Weld County in a NASA challenge.
Before the Haze Arrives: CSU's RADSENSE Project Is Forecasting Wildfire Smoke in Real Time
June 2026: CSU team uses deep-learning to better protect public heath
Energy Institute’s Incubator Hub spurs entrepreneurship
May 2026: Free, practical entrepreneurship guidance for CSU community members.
May 2026: CSU startup electrifies steam for industry
Two Years of Energy Education on the Move
May 2026: Bringing interactive energy education directly to the public.
Senior research project reaches CSU first
April 2026: Serving as a landmark in broader research at the Powerhouse Energy Campus.
Mechanical engineering students tackle high-stakes laser fusion project
April 2026: Students are pushing the boundaries of innovation with a cutting-edge laser fusion company.
CSU leads research to modernize the power grid for resiliency and reliability
April 2026: Severe weather has prompted communities to consider the best way to keep the lights on.
More than 400 students attend Youth Climate Leadership Summit
March 2026: Expanding their climate literacy and exploring related careers.
High Schoolers Design and Build Wind Turbines for KidWind Competition
Feb. 2026: Students to work as a team as they experiment and get creative to solve engineering problems.
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