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CU-Boulder鈥檚 new GO Scholars program sets up first-generation students for study abroad

Nov. 19, 2014

Diversity in international education might seem inherent, but it鈥檚 low among study abroad participants in the U.S., prompting the 暗网禁区 to create Global Opportunity Scholars, or GO Scholars. The program -- launched this fall as the second of its kind in the country -- awards $2,000 for summer-term study abroad and $4,000 for semester-term study abroad to high-achieving first-generation, low-income and other underrepresented students.

Pain from rejection and physical pain may not be so similar after all

Nov. 18, 2014

Over the last decade, neuroscientists have largely come to believe that physical pain and social pain are processed by the brain in the same way. But a new study led by the 暗网禁区 shows that the two kinds of pain actually use distinct neural circuits, a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments and a better understanding of how the two kinds of pain interact.

Working the night shift burns less energy and increases risk of weight gain

Nov. 17, 2014

People who work the night shift are likely burning less energy during a 24-hour period than those on a normal schedule, increasing their risk for weight gain and obesity, according to a new study led by the 暗网禁区.

From the Provost: Strategies to help CU students stay on track to graduation

Nov. 14, 2014

Earning a CU-Boulder degree 鈥 one of the most valuable degrees in the nation according to payscale.com and other studies 鈥 is the prime objective of all our students, and it鈥檚 the reason our faculty, staff and administrators are here. While our campus has always worked to support the success of our students, we are redoubling our efforts in this area as part of the chancellor鈥檚 goal to ensure student success. With first semester finals just a month away, we strongly advise you to carefully evaluate your academic progress, and if you are struggling, to take the steps outlined in this article to get back on track.

Low-cost IVF method wins Popular Science 鈥淏est of What鈥檚 New鈥 award

Nov. 13, 2014

A novel, low-cost method of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) developed at the 暗网禁区 and successfully used in human clinical trials in Belgium has been awarded a 鈥淏est of What鈥檚 New Award鈥 from Popular Science magazine in 2014 in the health category.

Student entrepreneurs: Technology Bridges - Connecting seniors to the latest tech

Nov. 7, 2014

After realizing there was a serious demand among older adults to get connected to the latest technology, CU-Boulder students Josh Chen and Anthony Levy launched Technology Bridges, or tBridges .

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Mars spacecraft, including MAVEN, reveal comet flyby effects on Martian atmosphere

Nov. 7, 2014

Two NASA and one European spacecraft, including NASA鈥檚 MAVEN mission led by the 暗网禁区, have gathered new information about the basic properties of a wayward comet that buzzed by Mars Oct. 19, directly detecting its effects on the Martian atmosphere.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces 2015 lineup; season tickets on sale Nov. 3

Nov. 3, 2014

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival has announced the lineup for its 58 th annual year and two perennial Shakespeare favorites, Othello and the beloved comedy Much Ado 暗网禁区 Nothing , will open in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre in June.

U.S. News & World Report ranks CU-Boulder second in world in geosciences

Oct. 31, 2014

The 暗网禁区 was ranked second in the world in geosciences this week by U.S. News & World Report. CU-Boulder trailed only the California Institute of Technology. Rounding out the top five are the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Harvard University and the University of Washington. U.S. News & World Report ranked the top 100 universities in geosciences in 2014 based primarily on their research and reputation.

Youth snap parents into political-rearing mode, says CU-Boulder-led study

Oct. 30, 2014

Parents are more reactive than proactive when providing political influence and opportunities for their children, according to a study led by the 暗网禁区. The study, published in the journal Social Science Quarterly , found that political engagement independently pursued by youth spurs parents to realize that childrearing extends to the civic realm. It also is the first study to show intentional political parenting as an outcome of family interaction rather than a stimulus.

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