Meet the 2025 Fellowship Cohort
The strength of the program lies in the diverse expertise of the participants.Bridging research, innovation and community impact
The first cohort of C3 Innovation Fellows, sponsored by El Pomar, have been working with applied research and creative projects to deliver an impact at UCCS and throughout the Southern Colorado region. The fellowships run on 2-year cycles: we are currently in Year 2 of the 2025-2027 cohort.
Health and Advanced Technologies
Read about the projects addressing health, medical treatments, mental health and caregiver support to serve the community.
Photothermal Cancer Treatment
Anatoliy Pinchuk, Ph.D, Professor
Caregiver Wellbeing Program & App
Paige Whitney, Ph.D. and Krysten Hill, Ph.D.
Health Education Card Game
Joey A. Lee, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Community Development and Local Outreach
Explore the projects focused on engaging with broader societal issues and educational outreach.
Forensic Care Academy
Stephanie Gangemi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Space Force Research & STEM Outreach
Lynnane George, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teaching
Colorado Springs Information Exchange
Carolyn Gery, Ed.D. and Gail Richards
Campus Development and Organizational Change
Learn about the initiatives aimed at improving university processes, educational delivery, and student development.
Design Your Life Lab at UCCS
Karen S. Markel, Ph.D., Professor
Ethos of Care Initiative
Emily Skop, Ph.D., Professor and Interim VP of Faculty Affairs
UX and Design Student Experience Lab
Brandon C. Strubberg, Ph.D., TCID Chair & Associate Professor
Student Experience Days
Patricia Witkowsky, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Dept. Chair
Radical Pause: The UCCS Stillness Projec
Joseph Kuzma, Ph.D. Teaching Professor