WHOTS buoy off the coast of Hawaii

Impacts of COVID-19 emissions reductions remain murky in the oceans

Dec. 10, 2020

While greenhouse gas emissions dropped significantly in the first half of 2020, new research finds ocean acidification remains unchanged—yet the world's oceans can respond quickly in other ways to reduced emissions.

Cargo ship in the ocean

How commercial vessels could become tsunami early-warning systems

Dec. 10, 2020

If a tsunami formed along the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the coast of Oregon, residents might have just 20 to 30 minutes to get to safety. Scientists have proposed a new forecasting system that could provide seaside towns with critical early warnings.

Old Main building during fall

8 CU Boulder faculty members become distinguished professors

Dec. 10, 2020

One of the highest CU system honors, eight faculty members from the Boulder campus are now distinguished professors, recognized for their outstanding contributions as researchers and educators.

CU Boulder South

Campus community invited to participate in CU South engagement opportunities

Dec. 10, 2020

With detailed negotiations on an annexation agreement still to come, the city has created multiple channels for community engagement on the topic of the CU South property, including a community briefing at 2 p.m. on Dec. 11, a forthcoming questionnaire and more.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

From the Chancellor: Spring semester and commencement updates

Dec. 10, 2020

Because of current COVID-19 projections nationally and within our state, the spring 2021 term, which begins Jan. 14, will occur remotely for at least the first month. Additionally, we’ve made the difficult decision to hold the spring 2021 commencement ceremony virtually.

Vaccines in syringes

Who should get the first COVID-19 vaccines? Global study provides insights

Dec. 10, 2020

With vaccines beginning to roll out, policymakers face tough decisions on whom to bring to the front of the line. New research shows prioritizing people older than 60 will save the most lives, but prioritizing young adults works best to reduce spread. And some regions may want to ask those who've already had the virus to offer up their place in line.

Norlin Library from the Norlin Quad

Join the campus Q&A session Dec. 15 to discuss the spring semester

Dec. 10, 2020

A campus Q&A session at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday regarding the plan for the spring 2021 semester will be an opportunity for campus community members to ask questions, voice their concerns and stay connected.

An illustration of Joy Weinberg ice skating, imposed over a data map

World-class skater combines precision, creativity in hazardous-weather research

Dec. 10, 2020

The move from competitive ice skating to studying information science may seem like a leap, but graduating senior Joy Weinberg says the two share key elements: precision, drive and creativity.

Experts available for holiday-related topics

Dec. 10, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020 —With the pandemic continuing into the winter, holidays will look quite different this year. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss Hanukkah celebrations, online shopping tips and ways to stay healthy this holiday season. The Festival of Lights The celebration of Hanukkah begins Dec. 10. Samuel Boyd,...

Shankar Lalit Ridhar

Meet engineering’s fall 2020 outstanding graduates

Dec. 10, 2020

Every semester, the College of Engineering and Applied Science recognizes exemplary students who have excelled in academics, research, service and international engagement during their college careers. Read their stories.

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