Gail Nelson

Afghanistan did not have to be Vietnam 2.0, says former intelligence advisor

May 31, 2024

Gail Nelson, a career intelligence officer and CU Boulder alumnus, advised Afghan military intelligence leaders after the United States drove the Taliban from power.

A bumblebee on a flower

Wealthier neighborhoods in Boulder saw lower bee diversity

May 31, 2024

Areas with more paved roads and driveways also had lower numbers of pollinators, which are vital for the local ecosystem, a new CU Boulder study found.

Tables and campus community members fill Farrand Field during the Be Involved Fair

Apply to table at the Be Involved Fair

May 30, 2024

Meet thousands of students looking to get involved on campus. Recognized student organizations, Greek organizations, governing bodies, university departments and programs are invited to participate. The deadline to apply is Aug. 11 for the Aug. 28 event.

Professor Karl Hill

Professor Karl Hill awarded for contributions to prevention science

May 30, 2024

CU Boulder Professor and Institute of Behavioral Science Faculty Research Fellow Karl Hill received the International Collaborative Prevention Research Award at the 2024 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting.

Clare Gallagher

Scholar has a front-row seat to the global fight against plastic pollution

May 30, 2024

CU Boulder doctoral student Clare Gallagher finds reason for hope amid the complexities of negotiations to craft a U.N. treaty addressing a worldwide crisis.

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4 ways to avoid overspending

May 30, 2024

If you struggle with shopping, overspending or living above your means, you’re not alone. Here are a few tactics to reject consumerism and stop overspending.

electric vehicle being charged

Charge a laptop in a minute or an electric vehicle in 10? Supercapacitors can help

May 30, 2024

Researchers in Ankur Gupta’s lab discovered how ions move within a complex network of minuscule pores. The breakthrough could lead to the development of more efficient energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors, enabling fast charging of electric vehicles and more.

Professor Gordana Dukovic

CU Boulder scientist wins Brown Investigator Award

May 30, 2024

Chemistry Professor Gordana Dukovic has been named a 2024 Brown Investigator Award winner, a recognition that will support her research to develop new insights into solar chemistry.

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Sustainability council discusses policy, STARS at May meeting

May 30, 2024

The Campus Sustainability Executive Council discussed Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System certification and planning; policy proposals; the Climate Action Plan and more this month.

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Gov. Jared Polis signs quantum industry bill on campus

May 30, 2024

At a ceremony May 28 on the CU Boulder campus, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ushered in a new bill to support the state’s rapidly growing quantum industry.

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