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Colorado’s Federal Research Labs

Supporting the Science Making Colorado and the World a Better Place February 16, 2017

There are 30+ federally‐ funded research laboratories in Colorado

• Bureau of Reclamation, US Department of the Interior (BuRec)
• JILA
• Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP)
• National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
• National Ecological Observation Network (NEON)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Earth System Research Lab National Centers for Environmental Information National Geophysical Data Center National Weather Service Space Weather Prediction Center

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Vector

Borne Infectious Diseases (CDC/DVBID)

• Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)
• Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental

Science (CIRES)

• Department of Interior North Central Climate

Science Center (NC CSC)

• Department of Transportation/FRA –Transportation Technology

Center (TTC)

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
• National Solar Observatory (NSO)
• National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
• University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
• UNAVCO
• US Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Research Service, (ARS)
• USGS Natural Resources Research Center
• USDA Natural Center for Genetic Resources Preservation
• USDA Crop Research Laboratory
• Central Great Plains Research Station
• US Department of Agriculture ‐ National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC)
• USGS Ice Core Laboratory
• US Forest Service – Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS)
• US Air Force Academy Research Laboratories

Read about them at www.CO‐LABS.org

CO‐LABS is a 501(c)3 non‐profit supported by membership dues and sponsorships, with a robust network including the federal labs, Colorado’s research universities, economic development

• rganizations, key industry associations, private

sector supporters and government partners.

• Mission:

CO‐LABS educates the public, business, educational organizations, and government entities about the value of the federally funded laboratories, creates connections between these sectors, and supports retention and expansion of Colorado's scientific resources.

• Vision:

To advance Colorado's science and technology competitiveness by building a knowledgeable and connected community around federally‐funded laboratories.

About ?

The CO‐LABS consortium includes federal research laboratories, the state’s research universities, state and local governments, economic development organizations, private businesses and nonprofit organizations. Impetus: Oklahoma attempts to relocate NOAA labs in 2006 In 2007 via Governor Bill Ritter the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) establishes and funds CO‐LABS

CO‐LABS’ Key Deliverables

• Bi‐Annual Economic Impact Study
• Communicating the value of Colorado’s labs to civic leaders
• Convening relevant stakeholders via lab tours and gatherings
• Annual Governor’s Award for High‐Impact Research

Visionary Research

Photo credit: Marti/JILA

Fundamental Technologies

Workforce of the Future

Risk Assessment

Technology Transfer

Direct employment: nearly 8,000 employees Indirect employment: 9,800 employees 55% of lab employees have Masters and/or PhDs

Source: 2016 Economic Impact Study

Federal Research Labs contribute $2.6 Billion Annually to the Colorado economy

Intangible Benefits of the Labs

• Cooperative research agreements
• Start‐up/spin‐off companies
• Licensing and commercialization of technology
• Opportunities for internships and post‐doc
• Equipment leases to businesses – productivity
• Expertise

More: Intangible Benefits of the Labs

• Employment and neighborhood stability
• Educating the public
• Educating school children
• Volunteering
• Spirit of exploration, vision and possibilities!

"These projects highlight the diversity and impact

• f the science and technology coming out of

Colorado’s labs that make our state and the world a better place. These awardees prove that collaboration, innovation and incredible vision between the labs, Colorado’s research universities and private sector partners can result in remarkable achievements that make Colorado and our world smarter, safer, healthier and more sustainable." ‐ Governor John Hickenlooper speaking at the

2016 Governor’s Awards for High‐Impact Research event

2240 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302 www.co‐labs.org 720‐389‐4450 Dan Powers, Executive Director dan@co‐labs.org