The University of Colorado has joined a new effort to help safeguard the newest frontier in nationalÌýsecurity—space. Researchers from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder and other Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØcampuses are participating in theÌýSpace Force University Partnership, a program led by the United States Space Force, the youngestÌýbranch of the armed forces.
The U.S. Space Force, launched in 2019, relies on service members called Guardians who oftenÌýhave backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Through this researchÌýpartnership, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder will expand its offerings preparing tech-savvy young people with an eye forÌýthe stars.
Universities were selected based on four criteria: the quality of STEM degree offerings and spacerelatedÌýresearch laboratories and initiatives; a robust ROTC program; a diverse student population;Ìýand degrees and programming designed to support members of the military, veterans and theirÌýfamilies as they pursue higher education.
Colorado’s aerospace economy—the largest per capita in the nation—and CU’s related workforceÌýand research capabilities make Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØan ideal partner in developing Space Force’s workforce andÌýadvancing the nation’s aerospace and national security capabilities.
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