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Researchers scale up tiny actuator inspired by muscle

Nov. 18, 2020

New research may one day enable soft machines to fully integrate with our bodies to deliver drugs, target tumors, or repair aging or dysfunctional tissue.

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Gratitude: What to write about during a pandemic

Nov. 18, 2020

There’s no doubt we are living in difficult times. Writing can be a great tool to help process your emotions and improve your mood. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Parental restrictions on childhood tech use have few lasting effects

Nov. 17, 2020

New research shows parental restrictions have few lasting effects on a child's tech use in young adulthood. Also, college students use more tech than they ever have in their lives or ever want to again.

Protect Our Herd signage on campus

Where to eat, how to get around and other service updates

Nov. 17, 2020

Planning to leave campus for the remainder of the semester? Take a moment to review some general reminders. Planning to remain on campus or in Boulder? Review campus operations information as we finish out the semester remotely.

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How the COVID-19 pandemic can reshape our streets and relationship to cars

Nov. 17, 2020

In the spring of 2020, once-busy streets became quiet and empty. In many cities, pedestrians and bicycles filled city streets instead of cars. What could this mean for the future of our cities and transportation systems?

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Tune in for the Forever Buffs Spotlight Nov. 19

Nov. 17, 2020

The Forever Buffs Spotlight is an alumni speaker series featuring thought leaders in their chosen fields. Our November spotlight will feature Hannah Glick, lecturer, and Scott Adler, dean of the graduate school.

Adam Forreider

Attracted by top ranking, geology student returns to his roots

Nov. 17, 2020

Adam Forreider had been working toward a career in business when he began to doubt it was the right path for him. He changed his major to geology and transferred to CU Boulder.

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What it means to disagree, admit uncertainty and maintain a robust friendship

Nov. 16, 2020

On Nov. 20, join the Lunch with Limerick series with Patty Limerick and—for this session—Jennifer Ho, director of the Center for Humanities & the Arts, as they talk about what it means to disagree.

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Leaders offer up reading list just in time for the holidays

Nov. 16, 2020

Looking for a book on leadership to read over break? Here's a list from CU Boulder's Center for Leadership.

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Just for grad students: Upcoming fellowship and funding opportunities

Nov. 16, 2020

Apply for the Urban Leaders Fellowship. Submit a proposal related to scientific inquiry on Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks land. These and other opportunities await graduate students.

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