Did you know that outside of
Washington D.C.,
Colorado has the most
federally funded research facilities?
Since 2008, CO-LABS has nurtured this ecosystem through:
Advocacy and Spotlighting Research
Innovation Community Events
Business & Economic Development
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We have gathered over 5000 people at our lab tours, awards ceremony, virtual meetings, special members luncheons and more!
As a 501(c)3 non-profit, CO-LABS depends on the financial support
of citizens just like you.
Please consider making a one-time or recurring donation today. It's quick, easy, and tax deductible. Click below to become a champion of science!
Make a 100% tax deductible donation to CO-LABS today
to support Colorado's scientific community
The scientific research happening
in Colorado benefits people
across the globe.
TOP 3 DISCOVERIES OR PROJECTS HERE???
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3. Discovery 3. One or two sentences about the work and how it impacts every day people.
This is just a few of the world-class scientific programs happening in Colorado research facilities!
Here are three additional ways to support our tax-payer scientific investments
1. Contact Your Congresspeople
​Read our Official Statement to Rep. Joe Negeuse re: Lab Budget Cuts and Layoffs
If you live in Colorado, please take a look at the following resources:
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Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse (CD-2) is taking comments from people affected by federal budget and layoff impact
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Colorado Senator Michael Bennet has a webpage with Resources for Federal Workers
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Statement Demanding Investigation into NOAA layoffs from Colorado Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Congressman Joe Neguse.
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The following resources are relevant to everyone, in or outside of Colorado:
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The House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff is surveying the impact of firings of federal employees from science agencies.
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If your reps aren't listed above, you can find Your Representative here.
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2. Share your story with us
CO-LABS is collecting information about the threatened or actual budget cuts, staff layoffs, and confusing or contradictory directives affecting federally funded research labs in Colorado.
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Do you work for a federally-funded agency in Colorado?
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Have you been negatively impacted by recent funding cuts?
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Would you be willing to share your story with us?
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If so, please share your story with us here, either anonymously or you may include your contact if you wish to be contacted by our team.
3. Follow CO-LABS on LinkedIn
We are working to make our response rapid enough to be relevant, but intentional enough to be meaningful and sustainable.
While we don't quite know what the future holds for our scientific community, we plan to share as much as possible on our LinkedIn, and use the platform to disseminate and share relevant news and stories.
We hope you can join us!
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Support CO-LABS to expand its focus to meet current challenges, expand advocacy efforts, and protect the future of our nation's scientific investments
