Aerospace engineering students in classroom

Doctoral student’s hypersonics modeling research honored

May 19, 2021

Pawel Sawicki of the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences is the lead author on a paper that recently won an award. Read more from Sawicki about the work and why his college and department are becoming a national powerhouse in the field of hypersonics.

Chautauqua Park.

Tips to maximize your Colorado summer

May 19, 2021

The official beginning of summer is just around the corner. That means we’ll have more opportunities to get outside, soak up some vitamin D and stay active. Follow these tips to stay safe, healthy and make the most of your Colorado summer.

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Travel around the world with ALTEC this summer

May 19, 2021

Our June session is the last for this summer. You’ll gain beginning-level exposure to the language and culture in Chinese, German, Italian or Spanish.

A scientist using a microscope

Volunteer for LGBTQ+ STEM youth outreach this summer

May 19, 2021

Are you a CU Boulder community member wanting to make an impact for LGBTQ+ youth in STEM? Join this summer as a volunteer for the Pathways in STEM program, which is entirely online.

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CU Board of Regents, President Mark Kennedy agree to terms of transition

May 19, 2021

The University of Colorado Board of Regents and CU President Mark Kennedy on May 19 agreed on the terms of Kennedy’s departure from the university, which is set for July 1.

View of the Flatirons from CU Boulder campus in spring.

Investigation update available on March riot in University Hill neighborhood

May 19, 2021

It has been about two months since the March 6 riot took place in the University Hill neighborhood. With investigations continuing and an increased effort to address community concerns, here are some updates and reminders.

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Righteous Rage Institute working toward social justice, healing

May 19, 2021

The Righteous Rage Institute for healing, social justice and community organizing works with the community and educational partners with a healing justice approach.

This scanning electron microscope image shows the distinct bow tie shape of an optical rectenna.

Scientists debut world’s most efficient 'optical rectennas,' devices that harvest power from heat

May 18, 2021

For decades, researchers have theorized that optical rectennas could sit on everything from bakery ovens to dirigibles flying high above Earth to harvest waste heat and turn it into electricity. But to date, those goals have remained elusive. Now, engineers have unveiled the most efficient optical rectennas yet.

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There’s still time to register for the Endurance PhD Intensive

May 18, 2021

Get valuable insight on accountability styles, motivation techniques, a crash course on habits and more. All graduate students are invited to attend virtually May 24–26.

Hurricanes Katia, Irma and Jose on Sept. 8, 2017.

Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1––here’s what forecasters are watching right now

May 18, 2021

To get a sense of how bad the 2021 hurricane season will be, keep an eye on the African monsoon, ocean temperatures and a possible late-blooming La Niña. CIRES’s Kristopher Karnauskas shares on The Conversation.

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