The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded a $246,320 Project Grant under the Promotion of the Humanities Office of Digital Humanities program (CFDA 45.169) to The Regents of the University of Colorado. This grant will fund "ILLUMINATING THE PAST: A SUMMER INSTITUTE ON MULTISPECTRAL IMAGING AND CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION" - a transformative initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of experts in digital humanities and cultural heritage recovery through advanced imaging technologies. The one-week intensive program will provide comprehensive training in multispectral imaging, 3D modeling, and image processing, enabling participants to uncover and preserve overlooked historical documents. Beyond the initial training, the program will offer ongoing support for digital imaging projects, culminating in a collected edition showcasing the participants' innovative work. This endeavor underscores the institute's dedication to integrating pivotal digital preservation technologies into archives and institutions to ensure meticulous preservation and appreciation of cultural heritage.
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