Sam Kean

Author Sam Kean to speak to grad students about his career path

March 18, 2019

In celebration of graduate student appreciation week, on April 2 students are invited to hear the New York Times best-selling author speak about his books, the challenges authors face and more.

U.S. Supreme Court building

Guest professor to lecture on weaponization of the First Amendment

March 15, 2019

The Center for Western Civilization, Thought & Policy will host Laura Weinrib of the University of Chicago on March 20 for “The First Weaponization of the First Amendment.â€

A person stands on scaffolding.

Attorney, commentator Mark Pulliam to examine America’s labor market

March 14, 2019

The Center for Western Civilization, Thought & Policy will host Mark Pulliam March 14 for his lecture covering themes related to the United States economy and labor market.

Mars surface

(Bad) Science Movie Night examines ‘The Martian’

March 13, 2019

How realistic is the 2015 Matt Damon blockbuster “The Martian?" On March 21, experts in CU Engineering will screen the movie and discuss where Hollywood got the science wrong.

Two faculty members present a electrical light-based experiment.

Zap! CU Wizards explores electricity and magnetism March 16

March 11, 2019

Physics professors Alysia Marino and Daniel Bolton reveal the magic of electric charges and magnets. What is going on inside an electric circuit? Come see this and more for yourself.

An image of Mayan carved stone.

Were the ancient Maya space pilots? Not even close, prof says

March 8, 2019

“Pseudo-archaeology†will be the subject of an anthropologist’s CU on the Weekend talk on March 16.

British and European Union flag pieces are held side by side.

Irish leader to discuss ‘Brexit’ impacts at CU Boulder event

March 8, 2019

A prominent member of the Irish government will discuss the impact of “Brexit†in a presentation March 15 on campus. The event is free and open to all, but registration is required.

The UMC at sun set.

Learn about the research implications of current U.S.-China relations

March 8, 2019

Join expert Robert Daly, director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, for a talk March 19, including discussion of potential implications for university-led research and innovation.

A brown bag, orange and paper with pen

Drones at CU Boulder: Past, present and future

March 8, 2019

The March 18 ethics and compliance session will focus on drone operations on campus and how to be compliant when flying. Dan Hesselius, director of flight operations and chief pilot from Integrated Remote and In SITU Sensing, will present.

Professor Anna Spain Bradley

Recent challenges and threats to human rights, a discussion March 14

March 7, 2019

Anna Spain Bradley’s talk will focus on the connection between America’s civil rights movement and the promotion of human rights under international law, challenges and the deepening of relationships among communities.

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