Colorado State University (CSU)

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NameColorado State University (CSU)
Organization DescriptionColorado State University is one of our nation's leading research universities with world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, and environmental science. It was founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, six years before the Colorado Territory became a state. Last year, CSU awarded degrees to 5,800 graduates, and this year, it attracted more than $300 million in research funding. Colorado State is a land-grant institution and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. This organization operates in Colorado.
Type of OrganizationAcademic/University
Sector(s) Water
Agriculture
Wildlife, ecosystems, and forestry
Climate-sensitive recreation and tourism
Energy
Organization ConcernsColorado State University, the "Green University" is internationally known for its clean-energy research including alternative fuels, clean engines, photovoltaics, "smart" grid technology, wind engineering, water resources, and satellite-based atmospheric monitoring and tracking systems. It's also known as the Green University for its sustainability efforts on campus and abroad.
Websitehttp://www.colostate.edu/
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Colorado Climate Preparedness Project · Report and database records, 2011–2016. Historical affiliations and project descriptions reflect that period.