The Institute for Science & Policy

Only a couple days left to apply to be the next AI & Technology Policy Fellow to serve in the Colorado General Assembly's nonpartisan research office, beginning January 2027. Learn more and apply by November 15! institute.dmns.org/about/col…

The Institute's Colorado Science & Technology Policy Program Fellowship is seeking an AI & Technology Policy Fellow to serve in the Colorado General Assembly's nonpartisan research office, beginning January 2027. Learn more and apply before November 15! institute.dmns.org/about/col…

We are thrilled to announce that our podcast, Gray Territory: The Return of Wolves to Colorado, has been honored with a 2026 Gold Signal Award in the Science & Education category, one of the top global podcast industry awards!  signalaward.com/winners/deta….

Last chance to get your tickets for the Denver premiere of The Endless Frontier, a film that examines how the American research system works—and what we risk losing as public trust and investment in science erode. Join us Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. institute.dmns.org/events/th…

"Gray Territory: The Return of Wolves to Colorado,” has been nominated for a Signal Award in the Limited Series and Specials Science & Education category. We are also eligible for a Listener's Choice Award. Vote by October 15. 🙏❤️ vote.signalaward.com/publicv…

Save the date for our 2027 Symposium on February 11th and join us for a stellar lineup of thought leaders and an opening keynote by world-renowned earth scientist, historian, and author of Merchants of Doubt, Naomi Oreskes. Registration opens November 9th. institute.dmns.org/symposium

Join us on Oct. 21st at 6:30 p.m. at DMNS for a screening of The Endless Frontier, a documentary on the growing threat to the American research engine and what is at stake for us all if it falters. Get your tickets today! institute.dmns.org/events/th…

Only a few seats left for Session 2 of our Liquid Courage series, August 27th, 8:00-10:00 a.m., at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, exploring water conservation innovations in the agricultural community. Reserve your seat today! institute.dmns.org/events/li…

Join us July 21st, 8:00-10:00 a.m., at DMNS for the first session of a new breakfast series that goes beyond cataloging a crisis to focus on creative and courageous responses to water issues while being honest about trade-offs.  institute.dmns.org/events/li…

Announcing the Colorado Science & Technology Policy Program Summer Scholars! On Monday, we welcomed 15 STEM students from area universities for an 8-week program on state policymaking. Learn more about the program and meet the 2026 cohort. institute.dmns.org/about/col…

It's a wrap on the first legislative session for the inaugural cohort of the Colorado Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Learn more about the Fellows' work in year one and what's next for them during the interim session and beyond. institute.dmns.org/perspecti…

If you missed our Science at the Edge: Next Generation Nuclear webinar, the video and transcript, plus additional resources, are now available. Learn more about Gen IV nuclear technology and its potential impact on our energy future in Colorado and beyond. institute.dmns.org/events/sc…

Join us at noon MDT on April 29th for a free webinar on Next Generation Nuclear.  Learn what makes this next generation of nuclear technology different, what is still unknown, and what it means for our energy future in Colorado and beyond. RSVP today! institute.dmns.org/events/sc…

The Colorado Future Systems Policy Sprint is a program for experts from policy, research, and industry to turn ideas into actionable proposals for CO state leaders. Led by @scientistsorg with @ScienceCenters and @InstituteSciPol. Apply by April 3rd! fas.org/accelerator/colorado…

We had a great turnout for our 2026 Symposium, Science at a Crossroads. Recordings of the sessions are now available, along with a curated list of resources from speakers and a roundup of the top takeaways from attendees. institute.dmns.org/symposium

Get ready for our annual Symposium on February 5th! Join us for Science at a Crossroads: The Intersection of Politics & Policy, and engage on the most important science policy issues facing us today. Learn more and register today!  institute.dmns.org/symposium

Register today for Science at a Crossroads: The Intersection of Politics & Policy. The full-day, in-person symposium on February 5th at DMNS explores the role of politics and policy in shaping research and innovation. Check out the amazing speaker lineup! institute.dmns.org/symposium

Listen to the final episode of our podcast series, Gray Territory: The Return of Wolves to Colorado. Learn what the future may hold for wolves, ranchers, advocates, and the people working to move us beyond divisiveness toward something sustainable. institute.dmns.org/gray-terr…

Listen now to episode one of our new narrative podcast series, Gray Territory: The Return of Wolves to Colorado. We go beyond the headlines and examine what is really behind the tension over wolf reintroduction and how it became so polarizing.  institute.dmns.org/gray-terr…

Our award-winning podcast is back with "Gray Territory: The Return of Wolves to Colorado". The five-part series takes a deeper look at wolf reintroduction. Listen to the trailer now and stay tuned for weekly episodes starting Oct. 29. institute.dmns.org/gray-terr…