Events

September 16, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | October 14, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This three-day, in-person workshop is designed to build the foundations of leadership by exploring the characteristics of leaders, effective communication, and teamwork skills. Foundations of Leadership will delve into essential leadership traits, effective communication strategies, and teamwork skills. The peer-to-peer workshops are interactive and designed for personal and professional development.  

Gather with the life sciences ecosystem in Boulder this June to network with colleagues and support STEM education in our state.

The Institute is excited to host this event that directly contributes to supporting and diversifying the life sciences talent in our state. Join other ecosystem professionals in Boulder to strengthen your network and give back to the community!

Preparing for your future in Colorado’s Life Sciences Workforce April 23, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Zoom As part of the Mentor Program, you’re invited to join our virtual session, How to Land Your Dream Job! With the ongoing shifts in the employment market, it’s crucial to effectively showcase your skills and experience. Equally important is ensuring that your online personal brand aligns with the role you’re seeking. This session will be led by Kelsey Henderson of High Country Search, who will walk you through the essentials of crafting a standout resume and share best practices for securing an interview. Kelsey is passionate about supporting candidates at every stage of the recruitment process. Please come prepared with an electronic copy of your resume and/or CV for the event.

To meet employer needs, the QA/RA certificate will include access to career-enhancing experiential learning opportunities and mentorship. A partnership including the Colorado Bioscience Institute, and 16+ industry leaders will facilitate an innovative approach to providing participants with opportunities to increase economic mobility in high-demand, high-skill, high-wage occupations. The four courses that make up the certificate will be delivered online and asynchronously with a 3-day, in-person experience hosted by local Denver Metro area companies in the final capstone class. The curriculum is customized with input from our Advisory Board members to meet the QA/RA needs of the local bioscience community. The program provides specialized job training as well as mentorship and job matching activities offered by the Institute.

April 9th we hosted the annual Life Sciences Industry Showcase! This event consists of a panel that connects Colorado life sciences companies to Colorado university talent from undergraduate to post doc to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the Colorado Life Sciences Ecosystem. Participating companies showcased their company, technology and talent recruitment initiatives with an overview presentation and engaged with attendees through a moderated Q&A session. Our panel consisted of speakers from Medtronic, Biodesix, KBI Biopharma and Edgewise Therapeutics. This session grows the state’s future workforce talent pipeline by connecting them with companies and opportunities in Colorado. See the event recording below:

Tuesday, April 1, 9am-5pm

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders must not only navigate external disruptions—such as regulatory shifts, political changes, and technological advancements like AI—but also lead their organizations through internal transitions, such as team restructuring and evolving company cultures. This training course is designed specifically for leaders who are committed to guiding their organizations through moments of change successfully.

Hosted Virtually from March 3rd – April 27th, 2025

Dive into the dynamic world of bioscience with this NGSS-aligned professional development course tailored for middle and high school teachers. Explore the latest advancements in bioscience right here in Colorado, where groundbreaking research and innovative entrepreneurs are shaping the future. Through engaging lessons and real-world examples, you’ll discover how local bioscience advancements impact everyday life and connect with leading entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of science and technology.

Lacee Sherman’s Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Journey For Lacee Sherman, science has always been more than just a subject to teach—it’s a way of thinking, learning, and discovering the world. As a teacher at Infinity Middle School in Aurora, Colorado, Lacee has spent years blending her passion for science with hands-on research experiences, ensuring that her students not only learn about science, but experience it. Through the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program, offered by the Colorado BioScience Institute, Lacee has brought invaluable lessons from the lab at STAQ Pharma straight into her classroom, helping her students see the relevance of science in their everyday lives.

The Colorado BioScience Institute (The Institute) proudly celebrates the extraordinary achievements and groundbreaking discoveries made by students in the field of life sciences. Each year, The Institute participates in the Colorado State Science and Engineering Fair at Colorado State University with a panel of distinguished judges. In 2024, we are excited to once again present the Future of Life Sciences Award. This year’s recipient is Angelina Wang, an 11th grader from Fairview High School, for her project “Toxin-like Microproteins: A Novel Approach to Unveil the Intricacies of Acetylcholine Receptors.”