About Boise State Home Boise Global Navigation Apply Visit Give Menu Search Boldly Blue. Proudly Innovating. THIS IS BLUE TURF THINKING We do things like they’ve never been done before. Boise State is developing research that positively impacts lives, structures that transcend disciplines, and spaces and programs specifically devoted to innovation. It’s all about breaking norms and blazing new trails. About Boise State Innovation Facts and Figures Boise and Beyond Finding Solutions Leveraging research to benefit our state, region and the world Leveraging research to benefit our state, region and the world Leveraging research to benefit our state, region and the world Answering industry's call for cybersecurity expertise Answering industry's call for cybersecurity expertise Answering industry's call for cybersecurity expertise Offering resources in rural communities Offering resources in rural communities Offering resources in rural communities The Keith and Catherine Stein Luminary AN INTERSECTION OF THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Please touch the art! The Luminary is a digital museum that includes 90 feet of touchscreen. It allows visitors to zoom in on high-resolution images of art from collections around the world. The immersive, interactive space invites you to discover yourself in new places, and visualize the possibilities. Explore the world of the arts "Innovation is in our DNA. It's just what we do at Boise State." — Dr. Marlene Tromp, President We sometimes call it Blue Turf Thinking, and we’ve been nationally recognized for it. Boise State is building on our culture of innovation — developing research that positively impacts lives, structures that transcend disciplines so researchers and students can collaborate on big problems, and spaces and programs specifically devoted to innovation. Transformative research Transformative research Transformative research MakerLab: Making a better world MakerLab: Making a better world MakerLab: Making a better world College of Innovation and Design College of Innovation and Design College of Innovation and Design Cultivating creativity and collaboration School of the Arts Cultivating creativity and collaboration Public service transcending divisions School of Public Service Public service transcending divisions Engineering Innovation Studio Engineering Innovation Studio Engineering Innovation Studio Students improving their communities Students improving their communities Students improving their communities Venture College Venture College Venture College WE TAKE RISKS THAT MATTER We want all of our Boise State community to engage in our culture of innovation. Submit an innovative idea A culture of innovation View all top innovation stories Quantum DNA research receives $5M grant from the Department of Energy September 21, 2021 Quantum DNA research receives $5M grant from the Department of Energy Boise State’s Quantum DNA (qDNA) Research Group received a Phase II renewal grant of $5… National 2D materials research center wins funding: Boise State joins Penn State, Rice University August 18, 2021 National 2D materials research center wins funding: Boise State joins Penn State, Rice University Please touch the art! May 25, 2021 Please touch the art! “Data is in our DNA”: Researchers advance DNA as a memory material April 22, 2021 “Data is in our DNA”: Researchers advance DNA as a memory material Boise State expands bioengineering core capabilities for state April 08, 2021 Boise State expands bioengineering core capabilities for state Boise State online student is a bright light in rural school district March 12, 2021 Boise State online student is a bright light in rural school district Doctoral student advances research of vanilla plant’s geographical distribution March 09, 2021 Doctoral student advances research of vanilla plant’s geographical distribution BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY +1 (208) 426-1000 1910 University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725 - Idaho's Metropolitan Doctoral Research University Secondary Navigation myBoiseState Safety, Security and Support Career Opportunities Boise State Public Radio Albertsons Library Transportation and Parking Partner with Us Morrison Center Alumni Bronco Shop and Bookstore University Administration ExtraMile Arena Broncos Logo ATHLETICS Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Youtube Accessibility Privacy Classroom Concerns Policies Contact Boise State © 2021 All Rights Reserved. Boise State University