Science, Research & Innovation

Short for Equity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, E-STEM is a partnership between the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science and the Center for Multicultural Excellence. This grant-funded program creates pathways to academic success for students from historically underrepresented groups in the fields of science, math and engineering.

The Graduate Student Professional Development Grant (GSPDG) was established to encourage student participation in scholarly and creative activities that support academic progress and foster professional growth. In the 8 years of awarding conference travel grants, DU graduate students have presented in 85 US cities, 37 US states and 29 countries, at a number of competitive conferences. In 2018-2019 alone, awards were given to 57 students across 9 divisions and more than 37 programs, supplementing student association funding by an average of over $500 and allowing them to advance the scholarship in their respective fields through innovative and groundbreaking research.

The Innovation Floor maker space has been fostering creativity, innovation and the entrepreneurial mindset in its users. These spaces provide an accessible, low barrier-to-entry environment for hands-on, project based learning. They also serve as a space for interdisciplinary collaborations for budding entrepreneurs.

Integrally connected with the bustling Denver startup community, Project X-ITE gives our faculty, staff and students the opportunity to work together on projects that provide extensive hands-on experience and could even help launch new businesses.