Real-World Impact Through Partnership

MSU Denver has been a proud workforce development partner for the regional NSF ASCEND Engine for the past two years.

The Engine connects research, capital, and industry to develop and deploy technologies that help communities better anticipate risk, protect lives, and adapt to the growing impacts of natural hazards across the Colorado and Wyoming region. With priority initiatives around air quality, water quality and availability, soil quality, and wildfire mitigation and response, this innovative partnership allows us to proactively address extreme weather concerns for our region.

MSU Denver meaningfully develops workforce talent that will positively impact our communities as we build a more climate-resilient future. Check out the stories below which feature a snapshot of the work we’re doing to connect students with experiential learning opportunities for a prepared, engaged workforce in these key sectors.

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Remington Anderson

Putting Sustainability at the Heart of Things

Remington’s story highlights how MSU Denver students are applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges through industry partnerships. By working at the intersection of sustainability and business strategy, his experience reflects the power of hands-on learning, internships, and applied education in preparing students to make meaningful contributions in today’s workforce .

Read more to see how partnering with MSU Denver helps shape innovative thinkers and future industry leaders.

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Thomas Lancaster

Young Inventor is Patently Impressive

Thomas’s journey shows how MSU Denver students translate ambition and technical skill into tangible outcomes through industry collaboration. Through his internship, he not only designed and built a new technology solution but also contributed to a product now moving toward patent, demonstrating how applied experience can lead to career-defining achievements before graduation.

Read more to see how partnering with MSU Denver empowers students to innovate, create, and shape the future of their industries.