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The chickadee you see sitting on a tree? It might be a hybrid

Oct. 28, 2022

A new study shows that hybrids between black-capped and mountain chickadees are more likely to be found in places where humans have altered the landscape in some way.

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CU in the Community: Join a letter writing campaign Nov. 5

Oct. 28, 2022

Join a letter writing campaign to build awareness about the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

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Will abortion spur more women to vote in November? Expert weighs in

Oct. 28, 2022

With the midterm elections right around the corner, Michaele Ferguson discusses Roe v. Wade, the role gender plays in politics today, how a Republican strategy may or may not work in the purple state of Colorado and more.

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3 things to do in your first year at CU Boulder

Oct. 28, 2022

It’s never too early to start thinking about life after graduation. Whether you know what you’d like to do or not, exploring your options can set you up for success. Here are three things to do in your first year to help you prepare for life after college.

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Lab Venture Challenge final showcases set for Nov. 2–3

Oct. 28, 2022

Lab Venture Challenge culminates in two evening showcases, where finalists will deliver pitches to a panel of business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors. These are the can't-miss events of the year to see CU Boulder's next wave of breakthrough innovations.

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Best-selling author Jennette McCurdy to speak at Macky Auditorium

Oct. 28, 2022

American writer, director, podcaster and former actress Jennette McCurdy will speak at CU in Macky Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7.

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Student success team reaches across campus for ideas

Oct. 28, 2022

The Buff Undergraduate Success team is collaborating with faculty, staff and units to identify and implement programs, policies and processes that will increase retention, help students earn their degrees on time and create a campus community where undergraduate students feel like they belong.

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How many bees can you fit in an X-ray machine? That's not a joke

Oct. 27, 2022

In a new study, a team of engineers from CU Boulder created 3D scans of honeybee swarms using a CT machine. Their images reveal a surprisingly complex system of organization.

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CU Boulder joins national effort to advance nuclear fusion research

Oct. 27, 2022

As part of $15 million Department of Energy project, applied mathematicians aim to employ new, novel methods to improve the physics models needed to better understand and sustain fusion.

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CU Boulder lands $750K research grant for 5th-generation communications security

Oct. 27, 2022

CU Boulder is leading an interdisciplinary military-oriented research project to enable secure use of 5G networks controlled by an adversary.

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