The University of Colorado at Boulder (UCB), Fort Lewis College (FLC), and the Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) have developed a new collaborative effort for integrated, interdisciplinary studies on the Western Slope of Colorado. Through this coordinated effort, we will develop multi-disciplinary, problem-oriented research efforts to serve the needs of rural Southwestern Colorado and establish on-site learning opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels by building bridges between educational institutions and community groups.
