Please RSVP by noon on Tuesday, Jan. 30<\/p>\n
Click here to RSVP\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This event is an opportunity to develop potential collaborations, as well as ideas for convergence research and Grand Challenges proposals for funding. To learn more about the Grand Challenges,\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n At the symposium, you\u2019ll get a quick overview of the Grand Challenges application process from our Office of Research Services before you provide your research presentation. We hope these presentations stimulate discussions and lead to the generation of new convergence research and Grand Challenges topics with large societal impact, engagement of broad stakeholder communities, and the adoption of innovative team science formations.\u00a0The big ideas are aimed at solving problems that impact the community, region, and beyond.<\/p>\n Though proposals and ideas in all fields are welcome, this year\u2019s Grand Challenges encourages proposals in the following areas that build upon existing or emerging research programs already contributing to CU Denver\u2019s rising international research profile:<\/p>\n \u2022 Artificial intelligence\/machine learning and data science If you are considering submitting an application for Grand Challenges funding, I encourage you to visit the\u00a0ORS website<\/a>, which provides additional details about this initiative and the request for proposals (RFP). You can also read about\u00a0prior Grand Challenges grant awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Climate change (disaster preparedness, drought, environmental justice, resilience, and wildfire)
\n\u2022 Cybersecurity
\n\u2022 Democracy
\n\u2022 Health (bioengineering, genomics and epigenics, and health inequities)
\n\u2022 Smart cities
\n\u2022 STEM education (funded in part by the\u00a0Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion<\/a>)
\n\u2022 Urbanism, urban development, and sustainable urban infrastructure<\/p>\n