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When someone sneezes on Everest, their germs can last for centuries

March 14, 2023

Thanks to technological advances in microbial DNA analysis, CU researchers have discovered that mountaineers’ boots aren’t the only things leaving footprints on the world’s tallest mountain.

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How ‘patient influencers’ may be misleading patients on prescription drugs

March 13, 2023

A new study sheds light on the growing phenomenon of “patient influencers,” confirming they work closely with pharmaceutical companies and routinely provide advice about drugs to followers.

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New Embark program to pair entrepreneurs with CU Boulder technologies

March 13, 2023

The Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator is a new program created by Venture Partners at CU Boulder to match business minds outside the university with breakthrough inventions created within the walls of the university—and to provide those ventures funding.

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March 17: Achieving greater mental health wellness and work-life balance

March 13, 2023

This event is for teaching and clinical faculty. The professional development workshop focuses on the importance of effectively balancing your teaching, clinical, service and research responsibilities with the demands and needs of your personal life.

Students ice skating at the Rec Center on campus

10 things to do this week: Sharpen your navigation skills, cycle on St. Patty’s Day, more

March 13, 2023

This week brings a visit from filmmaker Jesse Lerner, a showing of M3GAN, the Chancellor’s Annual Summit, a story circle, free ice skating, salsa dancing, a gathering addressing sexual assault and more.

Coach Prime at the Colorado State Capital Building With the Colorado Black Caucus

Photos: State legislature tackles Prime Effect in Colorado

March 10, 2023

It was all selfies and smiles at the Colorado Capitol Friday when Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders made an appearance. Coach Prime joined members of the Black Caucus for breakfast and conversation before being recognized in the Senate Chambers.

Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotec Building

Gather at the next Faculty SPACE event March 16

March 10, 2023

Shared Perspectives and Community Engagement, or SPACE, is organized by faculty from all different parts of campus and sponsors community-building events for faculty throughout the academic year. This month's gathering is co-sponsored by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and all faculty are welcome.

police cars behind yellow caution tape

Study: High crime raises diabetes risk

March 10, 2023

Young adults living in high-crime areas have an increased genetic risk for Type 2 diabetes, according to a recently published study. A key takeaway is that genes are not an irrefutable crystal ball predicting people’s health future. The environment plays a significant role as well.

Hellems building on campus

Innovation Incubator helping transform teaching, learning

March 10, 2023

After a successful three-year trial run, the Innovation Incubator program is being made permanent with the goal of further innovating cross-discipline teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Humpback whale in the ocean

Historic high seas treaty brings new hope to global marine conservation

March 10, 2023

CU Boulder experts explain why the high seas matter to all of us, and how a recent United Nations agreement aims to protect marine biodiversity in international waters.

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