Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse Announces Significant Funding Headed to NIST & CU鈥檚 JILA Lab Renovation
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Since its inception in 1962, JILA has been a vital part of the University of Colorado鈥檚 physics research department, leading the way in the science of precision measurement while also teaching the next generation of physicists. Congressman Neguse recently released an on funds for JILA provided by the Community Project Funding (PCF) status, saying: 鈥淐olorado has become world-renowned for its research ecosystem, and I could not be more excited that we鈥檝e secured funding to help support the development of these groundbreaking labs in Colorado鈥檚 Second District. Thanks to this funding, JILA researchers and scientists will be able to complete much needed renovations to their lab鈥攅quipping this facility with the tools needed to remain a leader in their field.鈥
, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse helped to secure over in funding for JILA as part of CPF. 鈥淚 am very pleased the omnibus funding bill includes resources for JILA, a joint research institute between 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 and the National Institute of Standards and Technology," said University of Colorado Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano in 2022. 鈥淛ILA is a leading institute in quantum technology research and training and has a long history of high-impact discoveries. I appreciate Congressman Neguse's strong support for our JILA scientists as well as the university's decades-long partnership with NIST.鈥
In response to Congressman Neguse鈥檚 update, JILA Associate Chair Dr. John Bohn stated: 鈥淛ILA is grateful for this federal funding championed by Congressman Neguse. This support provides critical infrastructure for the JILA facility, notably HVAC improvements essential to maintaining stable, high-quality laboratory space. This space will enable JILA scientists to continue to explore cutting-edge experiments in the physical sciences, including quantum science and technology. JILA's dual research and workforce development mission benefits Colorado and the Nation.鈥 The resources provided by CPF will also focus on ensuring JILA鈥檚 facilities can precisely control and stabilize temperatures within the laboratories, as many quantum experiments require specific temperatures for success.