CU Boulder researchers develop highly accurate sensor for E. coli risk detection

CU Boulder researchers develop highly accurate sensor for E. coli risk detection

Aug. 12, 2022

The sensor features an impressive 83% accuracy rate when detecting contamination in surface waters. The findings were recently published in Water Research, and could improve detection of a variety of contaminants quickly and effectively in water systems around the globe and in America.

CU Boulder’s Earth, atmospheric sciences rank No. 1 and No. 2 in world, along with other high standings

CU Boulder’s Earth, atmospheric sciences rank No. 1 and No. 2 in world, along with other high standings

Aug. 11, 2022

The university also scored highly in 10 other academic categories in the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, highlighting the breadth of impactful CU Boulder research. The annual ranking includes over 1,800 universities from 96 countries scored across 54 categories.

College hosting open house to celebrate partnership with Sandia National Laboratories

CEAS hosting open house to celebrate partnership with Sandia National Laboratories

Aug. 9, 2022

To celebrate the growing partnerships between the College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) and Sandia National Laboratory, CEAS's Research Support Office will host Sandia Day 2022—with research presentations, a poster session and networking event—from 2:15–5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 on the first floor of the Gallogly Discovery Learning Center.

Community-engaged Scholarship Grants focus on Marshall Fire

Community-engaged Scholarship Grants focus on Marshall Fire

Aug. 8, 2022

Six grants and one sponsorship totaling $30,500 have been awarded by the Office for Outreach and Engagement, in partnership with the Research and Innovation Office and the Natural Hazards Center, to support community-engaged scholarship connected to the Marshall Fire.

New center explores human dimensions of environmental challenges

New center explores human dimensions of environmental challenges

Aug. 2, 2022

Research at CIRES’ Center for Social and Environmental Futures will focus on the intersection of humans and the environment to better understand how communities can adapt to today’s environmental issues, and also better understand how social systems will evolve in the face of continued environmental change.

Report outlines emerging technologies to improve Colorado water management

Report outlines emerging technologies to improve Colorado water management

Aug. 1, 2022

From blockchain and satellite telemetry to improved sensors and advanced aerial observation platforms, a new report from CU Boulder and CSU finds that emerging technologies have the capability to enhance the monitoring, management, conservation and allocation of water with great benefit to Colorado and beyond.

COSINC to host Material 3D-Nanofabrication and Characterization Hands-on Workshop

COSINC to host Material 3D-Nanofabrication and Characterization Hands-on Workshop

July 22, 2022

The Colorado Shared Instrumentation in Nanofabrication and Characterization (COSINC) facility will host a day-long workshop and training session on Material 3D-Nanofabrication and Characterization from 8 a.m.—5 p.m. on Aug. 9 in the Gallogly Discovery Learning Center.

ESIIL aims to foster a “revolution” in environmental data science

ESIIL aims to foster a “revolution” in environmental data science

July 15, 2022

The Environmental Data Science Innovation and Inclusion Lab (ESIIL) is a major new NSF-funded data science and diversity effort at CIRES and CU Boulder. The new center will enable work that illuminates the biological impacts of climate change, includes diverse voices and responds to community needs.

‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’: New space telescope gives first glimpses of universe

‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’: New space telescope gives first glimpses of universe

July 13, 2022

John Bally (Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences) will dive into the new space telescope images at three events at the Fiske Planetarium. He took a moment with CU Boulder Today to talk about these new images, why telescopes are like time machines and why, for James Webb, the best is yet to come.

Gain a competitive edge on your fall fellowship proposal the week of July 13

Gain a competitive edge on your fall fellowship proposal the week of July 13

July 6, 2022

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) is excited to announce the launch of the third annual Fellowship Writing & Peer Editing Program, facilitated by RIO Proposal Writer/Editor Donna Axel. Faculty are encouraged to attend a brief 30-minute kickoff on Wednesday, July 13 to determine if the program is appropriate for them.

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