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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 • National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) • Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) • National Solar Observatory (NSO) • National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) • National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) • National Ecological Observation Network (NEON) • University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) • UNAVCO National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) • • US Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Research Service, (ARS) Earth System Research Lab • USGS Natural Resources Research Center National Centers for Environmental Information • USDA Natural Center for Genetic Resources Preservation National Geophysical Data Center • USDA Crop Research Laboratory National Weather Service • Space Weather Prediction Center Central Great Plains Research Station • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Vector US Department of Agriculture ‐ National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) • • Borne Infectious Diseases (CDC/DVBID) USGS Ice Core Laboratory • Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) US Forest Service – Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) • • Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental • US Air Force Academy Research Laboratories • Science (CIRES) Department of Interior North Central Climate • Science Center (NC CSC) Department of Transportation/FRA –Transportation Technology Read about them at • Center (TTC) 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 organizations, 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

Fundamental Technologies Photo credit: Marti/JILA

Workforce of the Future

Risk Assessment

Technology Transfer

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

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 of 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