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Dean of students talks finals prep

Nov. 11, 2022

There’s just about a month left of the fall semester, and the finish line is in sight. With finals around the corner, Acting Dean of Â鶹ŇůÔş Devin Cramer talks with students about managing stress, advice for finals and more.

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew. Photo:  Polaris Program/John Kraus

Livestream with Polaris Dawn space crew Nov. 14

Nov. 11, 2022

You're invited to attend a livestream discussion with the Polaris Dawn crew: Sarah Gillis—a CU Boulder alumna—Jared Isaacman, Anna Menon and Scott Poteet. The crew will spend up to five days in orbit conducting research on human health and laser-based communications technology. The launch will include experiments from Professors Allie Anderson and Torin Clark.

Associate Professor Loren Hough

A conversation with Loren Hough: Diversity, equity, access and inclusion for the Graduate School

Nov. 11, 2022

Associate Professor Loren Hough is set to lead the Graduate School’s diversity, equity, access and inclusion efforts and discusses the new role.

Kedrick Armstrong

Warming up to world premiere, Kedrick Armstrong to conduct 'Sinfonietta' Nov. 16

Nov. 11, 2022

One of two CU students on The Washington Post’s “composers and performers to watch” list, Kedrick Armstrong will conduct the CU Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “Sinfonietta” on campus—this before the world premiere of “The Factotum” with the Lyric Opera of Chicago in February.

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Interdisciplinary team receives $1.8M for audacious robot-building project

Nov. 11, 2022

Robots help build cars, fly planes, fight wars and provide health care; they play a role in countless industries, but for the most part, they don't work in chemistry labs. A team of CU Boulder scientists plans to change that.

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CU researchers rethink mental illness

Nov. 11, 2022

In the dream clinic of the future, patients struggling with mental illness might—in addition to sharing their feelings with a therapist—have their brains scanned to pinpoint regions that may be misfiring.

field of grass

Enter Buffs One Read storytelling contest for chance to win prize

Nov. 11, 2022

Undergraduates are invited to share an essay, original artwork or multimedia reflection on “Braiding Sweetgrass” for a chance to win $500 in the University Libraries’ storytelling contest. Entries are due by Jan. 27, 2023.

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What is Mastodon? Social media expert explains

Nov. 11, 2022

The turmoil at Twitter has many people turning to an alternative, Mastodon. CU expert Brian Keegan explains how the platform works and why it won't be the new Twitter. Read on The Conversation.

Acute myelocytic leukaemia

Cancer: A result of accumulating cellular mistakes—A lecture Nov. 15

Nov. 11, 2022

Cancer is caused by cells from one’s own body that have lost proper control of their growth and division cycle, then acquired a propensity to move to places they don’t belong. Hear more from Distinguished Professor Richard McIntosh at a free lecture.

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CU Boulder innovators awarded $1.25M in commercialization funding

Nov. 11, 2022

Twelve teams of faculty, researchers and graduate students competed for a combined $1.25 million in startup funding grants in this year’s Lab Venture Challenge. Judges heard Shark Tank-style pitches across two nights, one for innovations in biosciences and the other for physical sciences and engineering.

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