Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org Colorado THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering. BY THE NUMBERS Colorado in FY 2016 $316 Million: NSF funds awarded 6th: National ranking in NSF funds 55: NSF-funded institutions 602: NSF grants awarded 21: NSF research centers/facilities “Colorado is already recognized as a leader in technology in many areas from aerospace to bioscience and information and telecommunications. It’s time to take the next step and move Colorado toward global competitiveness.” − Governor John Hickenlooper EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED RESEARCH IN COLORADO NSF-funded researchers at the Colorado School of Mines are testing ways to improve the electric grid system to facilitate better integration of renewable energy sources. NSF funding to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in Colorado has contributed to the development of a novel satellite system that is better able to predict hurricane behavior and long-range weather forecasts. A team of NSF-funded researchers led by a scientist at the University of Colorado is studying how nitrogen deposition contributes to soil acidification, a process with implications for protecting soils in Rocky Mountain National Park and other natural areas. Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation INVESTMENT IN NSF = INVESTMENT IN COLORADO INNOVATION Colorado’s estimated net economic benefit from university partnerships with federal laboratories located in the state was $2 billion in 2015.1 University of Colorado (Denver and Boulder) and Colorado State University are ranked in the top 65 U.S. academic institutions in terms of science and engineering expenditures.2 1,736 invention patents for the University of Colorado at Boulder have been filed and/or have issued since 2006.1 Colorado State University research results in a 0.2% increase in overall productivity for firms in Colorado, which equates to $79.7 million annually.3 NSF-funded research contributed to the generation of 1,841 patent awards in Colorado between 2000 and 2009.4 1 Just the Facts 2016: University of Colorado at Boulder. University Communications. 2 Science and Engineering Indicators: 2014, NSF 3 Created to Serve: Colorado State University’s Impact on the State’s Economy. 2009. 4 R&D Dashboard Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org

Colorado Since 1952, NSF has supported nearly 50,000 graduate students through research fellowships. Colorado received $21 million in NSF educational funding in FY 2016. THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) not only funds cutting-edge research at institutions across the country; NSF’s education initiatives ensure the U.S. will remain a global leader in innovation for generations to come. EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN COLORADO The Noyce Fellowship program encourages outstanding students studying physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and astronomy at the University of Colorado to begin a career in teaching by allowing them to gain experience assisting faculty in improving science and math courses. The NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory provides students the opportunity to study ecology at a remote field station in the Colorado mountains. This program has produced 51 scientific papers and inspired nearly 30 percent of the students to obtain graduate degrees. NSF-sponsored Graduate Research Fellowships at Colorado State University and the University of Denver support outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees. Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation “I applaud our campuses…for challenging young people to go into fields that will advance our nation’s position as a world leader in innovation.” − University of Colorado President Bruce Benson “…Colorado's economic future depends on exactly the kind of education CSU offers — with exceptional programs in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering.” − Colorado State University President Tony Frank Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org