Faculty-Staff Edition - May 6, 2024
Faculty Takes
What’s with the wild tornadoes? Expert weighs in
In the past few weeks, multiple tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the central and southern U.S. Atmospheric scientist Andrew Winters says more may be on the way and offers tips to stay safe.
Research Updates
17 arts, humanities projects receive grants
A Research & Innovation Office grant program announced nearly $95,000 in combined funding for 17 projects exploring topics in disciplines from Asian languages and environmental design to composition and Classics.
Precipitation may brighten Colorado River’s future
The Colorado River’s future may be a little brighter than expected, according to a new modeling study from CIRES researchers. Warming temperatures have raised doubts the river could recover. But the new study paints a fuller picture.
Geologists, biologists unearth the atomic fingerprints of cancer
Earth scientists have long turned to minute differences in hydrogen atoms to explore the ancient history of our planet. A new study suggests that these same tiny atoms could one day lead to new ways to track the growth of cancer.
Venus has almost no water. A new study may reveal why
Billions of years ago, Venus may have held as much water as Earth. Now, it harbors 100,000 times less water than our planet. A new study from planetary scientists at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) dives into how that water disappeared.
Campus Community
Advice from the Class of 2024
Read words of wisdom from some of the many talented and innovative students who graduated in May 2024, leaving inspirational legacies—with advice and reflection—for those who follow.
Unique program gives student athletes a ‘WHOLE-istic’ approach to success
The CU Athletic Department’s WHOLE Student-Athlete Program uses developmental science to create pathways for success in competition, the classroom and in life.
5 CU Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº students, alumni receive 2024–25 Fulbright awards
Five CU Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº students and alumni have been named Fulbright finalists, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.
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