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CU Boulder, Fort Lewis College support Native American astrophysics students

July 25, 2023

A new program, supported by the National Science Foundation, is helping Native American undergraduate students at Fort Lewis College delve into astrophysics and more fully participate in scientific research that frequently happens on Indigenous lands.

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Career content in your classroom

July 25, 2023

Did you know Career Services has created an entire Canvas course with plug-and-play modules, complete with assignments, discussion board questions and video instruction designed to help your students navigate their early-career journey? The best part? You can import it into your classroom.

John Zhai (center) measures air quality with community members in Indonesia

CU Boulder professor receives Fulbright for holistic approach to indoor air quality

July 25, 2023

Professor John Zhai, an expert in building systems engineering and indoor air quality, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to address air quality in affordable housing in hot and humid climates. Zhai’s work will focus on not only the technical aspects but also the influence of cultural practices.

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The right zinc levels are key to human health, researchers find

July 25, 2023

Using innovative fluorescent sensors and computational modeling, CU Boulder biochemistry researcher Amy Palmer tracked naturally cycling cells to better understand an essential micronutrient.

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New membrane filtering technology at CU Boulder could help address water scarcity issues

July 25, 2023

Researchers at CU Boulder have developed a new membrane water filtration system, based around air bubbles, that can help address water scarcity issues around the world.

Karan Dikshit

CU Boulder adhesive research could boost medicine, electronics and the environment

July 21, 2023

Recently published research led by Karan Dikshit during his doctoral studies at CU Boulder explores an adhesive material that not only allows for easy sticking and unsticking but could eventually contribute to sustainability efforts around the globe.

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Are sunflowers Colorado’s best hedge against climate change?

July 21, 2023

During a Colorado summer, you’ll likely spot vibrant yellow sunflowers growing wherever they can. In the state’s dry, nutrient-deficient soil, CU Boulder researchers and others aim to learn if the crop can survive and even thrive in a hotter, drier future.

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CU conference Aug. 8 to explore shifting social landscapes, local tech ecologies

July 21, 2023

Hosted by the College of Media, Communication and Information, the conference will examine how to build local ecologies around technology to encourage stronger development and engagement, featuring a dozen distinguished speakers.

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3 ways to tell if your self-care plan is actually working

July 21, 2023

It can be hard to know what self-care is supposed to look like. Here are some ways to tell if your self-care plan is actually working for you (and what to do if it’s not).

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‘I don’t want to be a bad guy anymore’

July 19, 2023

Gang violence is driving a surge in violent crime across America. New research shows community interventions can stem the tide.

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