Empowering Human-AI Collaboration

advancing cultural and technological innovation through cutting-edge research and transformative education

About Mind set

Our Mission

Our Programs

Mind Set is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cultural and technological innovation through cutting-edge research and transformative education. Our mission is to explore the evolving cultural landscape shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), fostering a deeper understanding of its societal impacts. Led by seasoned experts in entrepreneurship, product design, and technology transfer, we empower the next generation—particularly disadvantaged youth—through hands-on educational programs that ignite creativity, teach design thinking, and introduce intellectual property and entrepreneurial principles. By bridging AI research with community-driven education, Mind Set equips individuals with the tools to navigate and shape a technology-driven future, creating lasting impact in Colorado and beyond.

Our Programs

Mind Set delivers innovative programs that combine rigorous research with accessible education, aligning with our mission to drive cultural and technological progress while serving the community, especially underserved youth. Our key programs include:

AI Cultural Trends Research Initiative: We conduct pioneering research in collaboration with institutions like the Air Force Research Laboratory to study how AI reshapes cultural trends, social dynamics, and human-technology interactions. Our work advances technology through prototyping and analysis, contributing to scientific knowledge and informing community strategies for ethical AI adoption.

GameQuest™ Design and Engineering Experience: This week-long, no-cost workshop engages middle and high school students, with a focus on disadvantaged youth, in hands-on design thinking and prototype building. Participants create game-inspired projects using tools like 3D printing and learn intellectual property basics and entrepreneurship. GameQuest™ fosters creativity, problem-solving, and STEM skills.

Youth Innovation Workshops: Offered free to local schools, these workshops introduce students to design thinking, rapid prototyping, and the fundamentals of starting a company. Guided by our expert team, students explore real-world applications of AI and technology, building confidence and skills to pursue STEM careers. Over 200 students have participated, with 70% from underserved communities.

Technology Transfer and Community Outreach: We facilitate the transfer of AI-driven innovations to practical applications, collaborating with partners to deliver educational seminars and resources on intellectual property and technology commercialization. These efforts support local entrepreneurs and educators, strengthening Colorado’s innovation ecosystem.

By combining research with impactful, no-cost educational programs, Mind Set ensures equitable access to STEM opportunities, preparing youth and communities for a future shaped by AI.

Our Principals

Joel Mozer, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Dr. Joel B. Mozer is a futurist, strategist, and researcher who served as the first Chief Science Officer of the United States Space Force. With over 35 years of experience in conducting, leading, and planning scientific research, he specializes in artificial intelligence, space and terrestrial physics, and on-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations. Joel is known for his long-term thinking and his passion for strategic foresight and big-picture thinking. His creativity is enabled by his diverse hands-on expertise—from rebuilding vintage cars and watches to animal husbandry.

Michael Larson, PhD

Michael earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. He has cofounded four companies creating products ranging from medical devices to games. He has ten issued patents with more pending. Twice named “Inventor of the Year” by the University of Colorado, he enjoyed teaching others about invention, design and product development over 33 years as a university professor. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and has piloted a jet aircraft, steered a nuclear submarine, and can wiggle his ears. One at a time.

Katherine Larson

Michael Larson, PhD

Katherine Larson

Katherine is a talented computer scientist who brings her tech expertise to life by crafting innovative mobile and internet apps for technical use, many incorporating cutting-edge AI LLM functionality. With experience gained working with two consumer tech startups, she is passionate about crafting code and UX that melds human creativity, experience, and ethics, with computer strengths in data storage, complex computation, and speed, in order to improve human-machine teams. Katherine is also a passionate, and critically acclaimed, Shakespearean actor who lights up the stage!

Empowering Human-AI Collaboration

About Mind set

Our Mission

Our Programs

Our Programs

Our Programs

Our Programs

Our Programs

Our Principals

Joel Mozer, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Katherine Larson

Michael Larson, PhD

Katherine Larson

Connect With MindSet

Drop us a line!

Empowering Human-AI Collaboration

About Mind set

Our Mission

Our Programs

Our Programs

Our Programs

Our Programs

Our Programs

Our Principals

Joel Mozer, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Michael Larson, PhD

Katherine Larson

Michael Larson, PhD

Katherine Larson

Connect With MindSet

Drop us a line!

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