Porter Biosciences under construction in 1971

50 years later, MCDB department still breaking new ground

Sept. 5, 2018

Hundreds will converge on campus this week to celebrate a department credited with redefining what it means to study biology, and putting Â鶹ӰԺ on the map as a biotech hub. The anniversary event is open to the public.

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Get in on RIO workshops, offered through November

Sept. 5, 2018

October's sessions include a conversation with Terri Fiez, commercialization and partnering with industry, proposal budgeting 101 and finding funding. Register today.

Daniel Baker

Daniel Baker receives top Earth and space science award

Sept. 5, 2018

Daniel Baker, director of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), has received the American Geophysical Union's highest honor.

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The paradox of 'suicide in happy places' seems not to exist

Sept. 5, 2018

A closer look at geographic data finds no correlation between generally happy locales and rates of suicide, according to new research by CU Â鶹ӰԺ and the University of California, Irvine.

Prairie rattlesnake

When it rains, snake bites soar

Sept. 5, 2018

Hikers and trail runners be warned: Rattlesnakes and other venomous reptiles may bite more people during rainy years than in seasons wracked by drought, a new study shows.

Aaron Treher and Molly McDermott speak with the Cargills at their farm.

Pushing Boundaries: Grad students think like barn swallows to craft an artistic nesting site

Sept. 5, 2018

Side by Side is a community art and science event focused on barn swallows, a declining songbird species that nests exclusively in human-made spaces.

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Earn rewards, make the world a better place

Sept. 5, 2018

Did you know you can earn prizes such as ski passes, gift cards and concert tickets when you recycle or refill your water bottle? Get rewarded for everyday sustainable actions with the PIPs app.

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Stress Less: Managing time and getting things done

Sept. 5, 2018

Ever taken an Instagram break from studying and, before you knew it, 30 minutes had gone by? Get tips on managing your time and getting the most out of your classwork and study sessions.

Ball Corp CEO John Hayes chats with Engineering Dean Bobby Braun during a 'fireside chat' event

First-ever Ball Career Day coming up Sept. 20

Sept. 5, 2018

Students from across campus, whether they're studying English or aerospace, will have the chance next fall to learn about the vast career opportunities offered by Ball Corporation, a Fortune 300 company based in Broomfield.

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A 200-year glimpse into changing human settlement

Sept. 5, 2018

Geographers have created an unprecedented way to track where people have lived in the U.S. since 1810.

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