Shelley Knuth in Antarctica where she conducted weather research and worked on weather stations

The computational scientist who came in from the cold

April 20, 2022

Shelley Knuth, assistant vice chancellor of research computing, brought her research experience working in Antarctica to CU Boulder.

Dan Larremore

CU Boulder mathematician earns nation’s highest early-career award for COVID research

April 20, 2022

Dan Larremore has won the Alan T. Waterman Award for his instrumental research on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and rapid testing. The prestigious award is the National Science Foundation’s highest honor for early-career scientists.

Denver, Colorado

7 things to know about the Clean Water Act after 50 years

April 20, 2022

CU Boulder Today spoke with Mark Squillace of Colorado Law about the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and what the present and future may hold for water quality in the United States.

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Tips to prepare for life after college—from CU Boulder alumni

April 19, 2022

Each semester, Career Services offers a seminar series where students can watch informational interviews with CU Boulder alumni. Here are some helpful takeaways from recent interviews with Alvin Angeles and Kate Whiteley.

water running down mountain on Missouri Gultch Hike

Protect Colorado water: Steps everyone can take

April 19, 2022

Water is a precious resource in limited supply. Protect Colorado's water to keep it clean for consumption and safe for recreational use. Also, conserve your use of water. During sustainability week, get tips and take a pledge.

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Mechanical engineering students develop soft robot to improve lung examinations

April 19, 2022

Seniors are working with Medtronic to design a soft robot that would give physicians more control as they examine the deepest part of a patient's lung and make the procedure less abrasive for the patient.

Researchers work on a project to develop a blockchain and sensor platform for groundwater conservation in California.

CU Boulder, Deloitte launch Climate Innovation Collaboratory to accelerate action on climate crisis

April 19, 2022

The new Climate Innovation Collaboratory based at CU Boulder will drive critical research and application of climate solutions for government agencies.

Old Main building

Send in nominations for the 2022–23 Distinguished Research Lectureship

April 18, 2022

The Distinguished Research Lectureship is among the highest honors bestowed by the faculty upon CU Boulder colleagues. The deadline for nominations is June 20.

researchers scuba diving in the Mediterranean

CU on the Weekend April 23: Tales from under the Mediterranean

April 18, 2022

The chance recovery of objects from the sea began in antiquity and continues today. Professor Emeritus Robert Hohlfelder will discuss episodes from his 50-plus underwater explorations. The event is virtual, free and open to the public.

A spiral channel embedded in plastic

How to print a robot from scratch: New 3D-printing approach melds solids, liquids

April 18, 2022

Engineers have developed a new way to 3D-print liquid and solid materials together, potentially leading to more dynamic and useful products—from robots to wearable electronic devices.

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