Cassandra Brooks, Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña and Zephyr Sylvester jumping in Antarctica

CU Boulder scientist shows expeditioners untamed Antarctica

Feb. 13, 2024

Cassandra Brooks, whom The Explorers Club has honored as an ‘extraordinary person’ doing ‘remarkable work to promote science and exploration,’ gives onsite lessons on the ‘vital’ ecosystem.

Peyton Thomas running

Scientist, Olympic hopeful runs with real purpose

Jan. 30, 2024

CU Boulder postdoctoral researcher, who fuses running with a commitment to environmental causes, to compete in U.S. Olympic women’s marathon trials in February.

Frank Oppenheimer doing experiments in physics

Frank Oppenheimer, Robert’s brother, honed physics teaching at CU Boulder

Jan. 25, 2024

In a little-known chapter of university history, the Manhattan Project scientist taught for several years in the Department of Physics, and his legacy appears in the fabric of the department.

Rebecca Safran

Barn swallows and humans reflect challenges of coexistence in a changing world

Jan. 24, 2024

In her Distinguished Research Lecture March 12, CU Boulder Professor Rebecca Safran will explore the recent and precipitous decrease in the population of barn swallows.

Dan Doak conducting field research

Fifty years on, the Endangered Species Act is a noted success, expert says

Jan. 23, 2024

Dan Doak, a CU Boulder professor of environmental studies who has studied threatened and endangered species for decades, reflects on a half century of species protection.

Nicole Stob

Seminar to tackle misconceptions, highlight benefits of protein

Jan. 18, 2024

CU Boulder nutritionist Nicole Stob will discuss this vital macronutrient during the Jan. 29 Let’s CU Well seminar.

Suter

Counting to three and then flying

Jan. 2, 2024

Neuroscience and art practices major Rachel Suter joins The Ampersand podcast to discuss saying ‘Why not?’ and stepping into the unknown .

Eric Vance and Indonesian university students

Crunching numbers isn’t enough; you also have to explain results

Dec. 19, 2023

CU Boulder researcher Eric Vance recently won the W.J. Dixon Award for Excellence in Statistical Consulting, in recognition of his work to help statisticians and data scientists become better communicators.

Abby Hartley

Grad pondered death by black hole and found a life’s work

Dec. 18, 2023

College of Arts and Sciences outstanding graduate Abby Hartley embraces the complementary relationship between science and art.

Tardis from Doctor Who

After six decades, who knew? Whovians, that's who

Dec. 6, 2023

Doctor Who turns 60 this year and CU Boulder scientist, alumna and ‘Whovian’ super fan attributes the BBC show’s success and staying power to its relatable protagonist and strong plotlines.

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