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Beautiful, Limitless, Unconstrained Exploration (BLUE) is an approach to research Building 21 has developed and refined over the last 8 years. We believe there are vast amounts of knowledge that rests beyond what is conventionally recognized.
We developed BLUE programs to facilitate scholars of all levels, backgrounds, and disciplines to discover that knowledge.
Applications are currently closed for the Fall 2025 cohort.
BLUE Programs
Do you have an idea for a project or process that doesn't fit within conventional research domains? A radical idea that crosses disciplinary boundaries? Or do you simply have a passionate need to explore in unconventional ways?
Whether you have an "out-there" idea—or ideas—already ruminating in your mind, or are simply the type that has a passionate need to explore strange notions and learn in unconventional ways, we want to hear from you.
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Community Scholar Participation
Still considering a BLUE program but want to get involved in the meantime? We are open all-year-round to students who show enthusiasm and initiative in developing their ideas with the B21 community.
Community scholars participate with:
A Unique 3rd Space
Access to the Building 21 facility to work on their ideas
An Active Scholar Community
Being part of an interdisciplinary community of scholars who are developing ideas in parallel
B21 Activities
Participating in events that facilitate knowledge and perspective sharing, feedback, and collective inspiration
