The ash cloud from the submarine volcanic eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai photographed by an astronaut

LASP scientists presenting Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai research at science meeting

Dec. 14, 2022

At the American Geophysical Union meeting in Chicago through Dec. 16, LASP researchers are presenting the results of recent studies on the massive 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption.

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Not-so-private eyes: Eye movements hold clues to how we make decisions

Dec. 13, 2022

New findings from mechanical engineers at CU Boulder could, one day, help doctors screen patients for illnesses like depression or Parkinson's Disease.

Herd of reindeer in the Arctic

Arctic report card reveals rainier, shifting seasons with broad disturbances

Dec. 13, 2022

The 2022 Arctic Report Card, released annually, establishes that the Arctic is getting rainier, and seasons are shifting—with broad disturbances for people, ecosystems and wildlife. CU experts Matthew Druckenmiller and Twila Moon share on The Conversation.

Chase Cromwell with officers Gabe Ross and Dorie Schram at a Coffee with a Cop event

Understanding bias, engaging with people with disabilities the focus of new police training

Dec. 13, 2022

University police are continuing to explore ways to resolve issues while treating all members of the campus community with respect and dignity.

Emma Andreasen

Emma Andreasen: From small town to the engineering college’sĚýoutstanding undergrad

Dec. 13, 2022

College of Engineering and Applied Science senior Emma Andreasen went from a high school student who had not been exposed to any software to teaching the intro to engineering computing course.

Ben Chilton poses for a photo during a community service trip to Belize

Senior Benjamin Chilton wins college academic engagement award

Dec. 13, 2022

It wasn’t enough for Benjamin Chilton to study chemical engineering at CU Boulder. While at the university he became a firefighter, a course assistant and student ambassador, as well as studied subjects far outside the breadth of engineering.

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4 tips for finding joy over the holidays

Dec. 13, 2022

For many people, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. Here are some tips to help you slow down and live in the joy of the holidays.

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Mental health is caring for yourself

Dec. 13, 2022

After a long semester, it can be hard to stay motivated around self-care. Here are some simple ways you can continue to practice self-care, even in times of high stress.

Night sky above mountains in Silverthorne, Colorado

Marvel at the Colorado skies Dec. 18

Dec. 12, 2022

Join Fiske Planetarium to learn about the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Explore the brilliant winter constellations and learn what objects to look for with the naked eye, a pair of binoculars or a small telescope.

Coronado National Forest

Indigenous fire management buffered climate impacts for centuries

Dec. 12, 2022

CIRES co-authored work shows tribal practices blunted wildfires’ impacts in the American Southwest. Bringing “good fire” back to the U.S. and other wildfire-prone areas, as Native Americans once did, could potentially blunt the role of climate in triggering today’s wildfires.

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