Koelbel Building as viewed from Business Field

Hear from various thought leaders, industry experts on COVID-19 topics

July 6, 2020

In a second series of webinars July 9–22, featuring commentary on life surrounding the pandemic, check out topics like the economy, journalism and inclusivity. Can't join the live sessions? Recordings are available.

David Bolen, right, running in the 400-meter dash during the 1948 Olympic Games in London

The race for peace and freedom drove CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s first Olympian

July 6, 2020

David Bolen became the first CU student to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team in 1948, running the 400-meter dash. His trip to the 1948 Olympics in London ignited a passion in what sports could do for world peace, and led to a post-Olympic life as an ambassador to multiple countries.

Researchers in the Labbe Lab

Return to research: A new normal for the Labbe Lab

July 6, 2020

After working remotely, engineering researchers are gradually and safely returning to campus to continue their work in the lab. Assistant Professor Nicole Labbe shares about her return to research.

Tobias Niederwieser and Alexander Hoehn in a BioServe laboratory

Adapting research to social distancing on campus

July 6, 2020

After large portions of CU Â鶹ӰԺ shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, you could practically hear a pin drop on campus. But in the aerospace building, an array of space-critical research projects continued.

Person writes in notebook during workshop

Staying in Conversation Â鶹ӰԺ Race series continues in July and August

July 6, 2020

In each session, Associate Professor Donna Mejia and Ombuds Office Director Kirsi Aulin take a deeper dive. Discussion topics include listening meaningfully and wholeheartedly, questioning with courage and acting with integrity.

person writing on paper

How to navigate graduate and professional school applications this summer

July 6, 2020

Graduate and professional programs are continuously adapting to changes and impacts in these uncertain times. If you’re in the process of applying, here are some tips and steps you can take this summer.

Self-driving car

Leap in lidar could improve safety, security of new technology

July 6, 2020

CU Â鶹ӰԺ researchers have developed a new silicon chip with major applications in lidar systems for self-driving cars and smart phones.

A photo of the C4C building in front of the Flatirons

Postdoctoral Affairs announces recipients of Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship for Diversity

July 2, 2020

Mike Gil, René Kissell, Sara Sanchez and Thaiesha Wright are the 2021 recipients of the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowships for Diversity.

Pregnant belly

Marijuana use while pregnant boosts risk of children’s sleep problems

July 2, 2020

As many as 7% of moms-to-be use marijuana while pregnant, and that number is rising fast as more use it as a remedy for morning sickness. But new research shows such use could have a lasting impact on the fetal brain, influencing children's sleep for as much as a decade.

Reddit logo cracking down the middle

As the coronavirus spread, 2 social media communities drifted apart

July 2, 2020

Researchers are exploring the tale of two online communities and their response to COVID-19: the r/Coronavirus and r/China_flu discussion boards on the social media site Reddit.

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