Model of an atom

Researchers unlock the proton’s asymmetrical secrets

April 13, 2021

Symmetry is all around us. And yet, protons—the tiny, positively charged particles at the center of every atom—are curiously asymmetrical, a fact that has long intrigued scientists. Researchers are exploring further.

The Iberá Seedeater, an endangered songbird, acting aggressively toward a fake bird as part of the behavioral experiment conducted by Sheela Turbek. (Photo provided)

Endangered songbird challenging assumptions about evolution

April 13, 2021

By looking at this newly emerged bird, a CU Boulder-led research team found an ‘evolutionary shortcut’ for speciation.

Emily Nocito walking on rocks along the Ocean City shore

Doctoral candidate works to conserve high seas from landlocked Colorado

April 13, 2021

Colorado might be a long way from an ocean, but when Emily Nocito was looking for a college where she could study high seas conservation, she chose CU Boulder's environmental studies program.

CU Boulder Police Chief Doreen Jokerst takes her oath of service with Chancellor Phil DiStefano during a swearing-in ceremony in 2018

CU Police Department pledges to advance women in policing

April 13, 2021

CUPD joins a national campaign to bring more women into policing. The campaign, based on social science research, shows that by having more women police officers, you improve public safety and community outcomes.

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Join Coffee and the Campus Budget events April 15, 20

April 12, 2021

Grab a cup of your favorite coffee or tea and join Carla Ho-a and Ann Schmiesing for an overview of the CU Boulder budget and the financial challenges and opportunities we face as an institution.

Protesters march through streets

Experts available on Derek Chauvin trial

April 12, 2021

Experts from the University of Colorado Boulder are available to discuss the trial and its relevance to racial bias in the judicial system and policing in the United States.

Illustration of a person being arrested

ProPublica’s Series on NYPD impunity wins 2021 Al Nakkula Award

April 12, 2021

ProPublica’s series The NYPD Files, a searing investigation into how the country’s largest police department maintains impunity from public oversight, is the winner of this year’s Al Nakkula Award for police reporting. The annual award is co-sponsored by The Denver Press Club and CU Boulder's College of Media, Communication and Information.

New Venture Challenge finals in 2019

6 CU Boulder startup teams set for New Venture Challenge championships April 13

April 12, 2021

Six CU Boulder startups—HUG Solutions, LGBT50, Orbital Biodesign, Sarus, Seedling Biosystems and Toobtek—will vie for their portion of $100,000 in funding at 5:30 p.m. April 13 via Zoom. Register to attend.

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A house run on the sun: How a team of CU students SPARC-ed advances for modern mountain housing

April 12, 2021

A modest new house in Fraser, Colorado—considered the coldest town in the lower-48—is no ordinary home. With it, a team of Buffs will compete this week in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon for the first time since 2007.

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10 things to do this week: Diamond painting,Ìý‘E.T.’ movie, more

April 12, 2021

This week brings Program Council's Behind the Music with Dayglow, a networking workshop, a volunteer Buff meet-up, Startups2Â鶹ÒùÔº, free basketball at The Rec and more.

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