University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

UCCS is a mid-sized public research university and comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate institution serving more than 11,000 students in Colorado Springs. Its Carnegie R2 classification reflects a growing research enterprise, while its location connects the campus to the regional aerospace and defense economy and nearby military installations. The College of Engineering and Applied Science supports internships, research agreements, recruiting, and company partnerships through dedicated industry-engagement and sponsored-programs functions. Competitive federal support includes NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE, and NASA; commercialization is supported by the University of Colorado Technology Transfer Office and UCCS’s El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization.