More than 45 projects originating from CSU in Fort Collins are hosted at CSU Spur, including new and existing projects that represent colleges and units across the university. Additional projects TBA.
For more information or to engage with these programs, please email csusystemspur@colostate.edu.
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- All programs
- College of Agricultural Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Health and Human Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Higher Ed
- Hydro
- Innovation
- K-12
- Lifelong Learning
- Outreach
- Research
- Terra
- Vida
- Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering
- All programs
- College of Agricultural Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Health and Human Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Higher Ed
- Hydro
- Innovation
- K-12
- Lifelong Learning
- Outreach
- Research
- Terra
- Vida
- Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering
HydroInnovationTerra Ag Innovation Center
The Ag Innovation Center incubates and accelerates agtech companies that provide nutrition security and climate resilience to our foodweb. We do this by providing connections to Colorado farmers and ranchers, access to capital, lab and desk space, community events, and business model support.
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Higher EdLifelong LearningResearch ANGLES: A Network for Graduate Leadership in Sustainability
An established network of universities in the U.S. and Canada, committed to increasing higher educations’ collective capacity to address graduate student leadership training gaps, giving early career leaders the tools to translate their knowledge into action.
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College of Natural SciencesK-12Lifelong Learning Biochemistry is Elementary: Bringing the Science of Life to Human Health
An experiment-based, hands-on outreach program that introduces young students and people of all ages to basic biochemical concepts used by scientists and medical professionals.
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College of Agricultural SciencesHigher EdK-12 CAM’s Ag Academy
Delivering accessible agricultural education programming — including CAM's On the Road programs, CAM's Problem-Based Learning, and Come to the Table Leadership Development Program — in person at Spur and throughout the state of Colorado, to build signficant relationships around an agricultural context, career intention around agriculture, and affinity toward the agriculture industry.
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College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical SciencesHigher EdK-12 College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Outreach and Education
CVMBS' statewide outreach program invites students to investigate future career pathways with hands-on experiences in anatomy, virology, anesthesiology, and more, to teach youth about the deep connections between humans, animals, and the environment. The mobile outreach education lab, Sci on the Fly, delivers programming inspired by actual CSU research.
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Higher EdHydroK-12 College Track
CT Denver Equips scholars confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a life of opportunity, choice, purpose, and power.
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HydroK-12Outreach Community Forestry Hub
The Community Forestry Hub fosters healthy and resilient forests in cities and towns across Colorado through public engagement and education, workforce development and applied research. The hub is a collaborative effort among the Colorado State Forest Service, Warner College of Natural Resources, College of Agricultural Sciences, and other natural resource partners.
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HydroInnovationLifelong Learning Department of Systems Engineering
The CSU Department of Systems Engineering pioneers a holistic approach to designing, analyzing, and optimizing systems to meet diverse needs in a complex world. Through our five accessible graduate programs, students develop the skills to engineer integrated solutions that resonate with communities throughout Colorado and beyond.
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College of Health and Human SciencesHigher EdInnovation Design Thinking K-Grey
Design Thinking is a highly sought-after skill in a wide range of industries. In our STEM programs, we help students develop growth mindsets, acquire practical workforce skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, and foster abilities in product and experience design. Offerings include K-12 workshops and summer programming, high-school dual enrollment, professional development for teachers and industry professionals, and classes for lifelong learners.
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InnovationK-12Research Drone Aviation Summer Program
Immersive 40-hour Drone Flight School seminar for Denver area high school students and instructors. Students will participate in classroom sessions and hands-on flight operations as well as attend several aviation-related events throughout the week, culminating in them taking their FAA Remote Pilot exam and being credentialed as commercial UAV pilots.
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Higher EdHydro ENcourage Engineering Math Program
A 1-week intensive summer camp for incoming CSU engineering students aimed at improving math skills and positioning students for success.
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College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical SciencesVida Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
We promote and deliver comprehensive, customized patient rehabilitation through an integrated interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes evidence-based practice, with a focus on validating rehabilitation and physical therapy techniques for musculoskeletal diseases.
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College of Health and Human SciencesHigher EdOutreach Family Resilience Center
The Family Resilience Center at CSU Spur houses satellite locations for the CSU Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center and the Center for Family and Couple Therapy. We serve as a training center for Marriage and Family Therapy graduate students while providing resilience-based trauma assessments, as well as individual, couple, family, and group therapy.
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College of Agricultural SciencesInnovationLifelong Learning Food Innovation Center
The Food Innovation Center supports food and agricultural innovators to bring new food products to life. We sustain the broader food and agricultural community through trainings, outreach education, services, and through the creation of new opportunities to partner with CSU’s researchers and students.
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College of Agricultural SciencesHydroResearch Green Roof and Conrolled Environment Horticulture
Cutting-edge research, hands-on teaching applications, industry partnerships and outreach in urban agriculture, positioning CSU as a leading local and global innovator and educational resource in the growing field of green roofs and CEH.
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Higher EdHydroK-12 IN-RICHES (The Integrated Rocky Mountain-region Innovation Center for Health Soils)
IN-RICHES is dedicated to creating systems level change that scales regenerative soil health systems in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. We take a transdisciplinary approach to integrating science, policy, and community to create collective buy-in and advance innovative soil health solutions across ecosystems.
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College of BusinessInnovation Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship and Innovation at CSU Spur is a cornerstone initiative designed to create and manage a strategically aligned innovation ecosystem that reflects the excellence of the entire CSU community, build connections with Denver businesses and neighborhoods, and expand K-12 and community-focused educational programming to meet local needs.
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College of Health and Human SciencesOutreachTerra Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center
Full-service clinic that specializes in nutrition counseling, group programs, and cooking classes. Our team of registered dietitian nutritionists provide individualized, evidence-based nutrition care to support clients through lifestyle behavior change in pursuit of wellness-focused goals.
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College of Natural SciencesK-12Outreach Little Shop of Physics
An informal science outreach and education program through the College of Natural Sciences at CSU in Fort Collins, using everyday objects to demonstrate science principles in hands-on experiments. Little Shop of Physics believes anyone, of any age, can understand science!
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College of Health and Human SciencesHigher EdVida Master of Social Work
The Master of Social Work program prepares versatile leaders for advanced generalist practice in complex and diverse contexts. With this one degree, students are equipped as clinicians, advocates, communicators, and strategists that enhance human health and well-being across local and global systems. This hybrid program is offered through CSU Online.
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College of Agricultural SciencesHigher EdHydro Masters in Agribusiness and Food Innovation Management
A graduate professional program targeted at individuals who are interested in starting their own business or being part of innovation efforts at a new startup or an existing larger business. The program offers classes in the evening for both full-time and part-time experience, as well as a practicum experience working as a team on an actual business idea.
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Lifelong Learning Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a member-based, member-driven community of lifelong learners ages 50 and better. OLLI provides fun, non-credit learning opportunities and a community dedicated to fostering curiosity and exploration.
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College of Health and Human SciencesHigher EdTerra Ph.D.: Organizational Learning, Performance & Change
A Ph.D. program that develops skills to improve performance at the individual, team, process and organizational levels. The program focuses on organizational effectiveness, decision-making, analysis and research expertise. Designed for working executives, managers, and directors, and taught as an 8-semester cohort.
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College of Agricultural SciencesTerra Plant Diagnostic Clinic
An analytical service laboratory with integrated educational mission providing universities, state and federal agencies, private companies, and the broader public with accurate plant pest and disease diagnoses to manage plant health in production fields, natural landscapes, gardens, indoor agricultural production facilities, and produce storage facilities.
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Higher EdK-12Lifelong Learning Plant Genetic Diversity to Address Global Challenges
Outreach programming and development of educational resources focused on increasing knowledge of the importance of plant genetic resources (crops and their wild relatives) in sustainable agriculture and healthy diets.
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Higher EdHydroResearch Professional Science Masters of Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology
CSU Spur's Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology program provides a flexible Master's degree, enabling individuals to excel in their careers. The lab supports sponsored research, fostering collaborations with industry partners for innovation, and offers comprehensive training sessions covering a broad spectrum of bioprocessing topics to enhance career opportunities in the field.
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College of Agricultural SciencesK-12Research Research on Occupational Therapy Integrating Horses For Autistic Youth
Temple Grandin Equine Center at CSU Spur is conducting a research study to learn about the benefits of occupational therapy in a clinic and in an equine setting for autistic youth. Participants receive 10 weeks of occupational therapy focused on self-regulation skills in either a clinic or equine setting.
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College of Agricultural SciencesTerra Soil, Water, and Plant Testing Laboratory
Analytical service laboratory with an Extension and outreach mission providing universities, state and federal agencies, private companies and the broader public with accurate chemical and structural analyses of soil, water, and plant tissues to address production issues.
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College of Liberal ArtsHigher EdHydro Spur Music Lab
CSU Spur MusicLab is a free, community-based, and culturally relevant music outreach program that provides elemental music education workshops and performance opportunities for learners of all ages with a focus on beginner and amateur musicianship. Doors are open to all levels of musicians, but no previous music experience is required to enjoy this musical community.
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College of Agricultural SciencesVida Temple Grandin Equine Center
Integrated research, education, and outreach in equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) including practitioner training and provision of equine-assisted therapies to the residents of Denver and surrounding areas.
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HydroInnovationResearch Water Technology Accelerator Platform (Water TAP)
The Water TAP is a first-of-its-kind, cutting-edge facility and a platform for testing new water treatment technologies on different water sources to study the best ways we can clean and reuse water. The state-of-the-art laboratory space is designed to propel water technology from research prototypes to market-ready (commercial) products.
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College of Health and Human SciencesK-12 Youth Sport Camps
Youth Sport Camps offers 20 summer-long, active lifestyle camps. From baseball to dance to multi-sport and outdoor experiences, there is something for everyone. Our goal is to ensure all our campers enjoy a fun-filled, active summer.
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