Assistant Professor Hisham Ali

Construction underway on plasma wind tunnel to advance hypersonics

July 28, 2023

A new laboratory for a plasma wind tunnel is taking shape in the aerospace building at CU «Ƶ. The project is the vision of Assistant Professor Hisham Ali.

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CU «Ƶ investigates effects of urban water conservation on streamflow

July 28, 2023

It’s widely recognized that reducing lawn irrigation is essential for water conservation, particularly in water-scarce regions such as the Western U.S. Aditi Bhaskar is studying a lesser-known consequence of irrigation efficiency.

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SMART students join ATLAS for summer research projects

July 28, 2023

Two undergraduate engineering students joined the ACME Lab this summer to conduct fascinating research as part of the SMART program, which aims to foster greater diversity in access to STEM research.

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Disrupting racism: Join the Ombuds Office Aug. 22

July 28, 2023

Join a virtual fireside chat to meet Peter Huang and learn more about his book “Disrupting Racism,” which offers a uniquely holistic approach to anti-racism efforts, drawing from his personal experiences and extensive scholarly work.

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See who received chancellor’s postdoctoral fellowships and apply for 2024

July 28, 2023

Allison Kanner-Botan of Religious Studies and Isaac Javier Rivera of Geography received the 2023 Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity. Applications for the next cycle are due by Nov. 1.

Wil Srubar

Wil Srubar named a nominee for environmental genius award

July 28, 2023

Associate Professor Wil Srubar has been nominated for the 2023 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award for his research re-imagining sustainable building materials, joining a list of candidates working to advance environmental causes around the world.

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Colorado to join Big 12 Conference in 2024–25

July 27, 2023

The CU Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution allowing CU «Ƶ to join the Big 12 Conference. Read statements from President Todd Saliman; Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Athletic Director Rick George; and Regent Callie Rennison.

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Rebranding is risky business, but here’s why trading Twitter for X just might work

July 27, 2023

Companies change their name for many reasons, all with the hope of creating “stronger, favorable, unique associations." Get CU Marketing Professor Donald Lichtenstein’s take.

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Dying for data: The ill-fated USS Jeannette and scientific discovery

July 27, 2023

In July 1879, the USS Jeannette left port in San Francisco en route to the North Pole. What lay at the top of the world was still shrouded in mystery. Was it a warm inland sea, a sheet of ice or open ocean? The crew set out to discover.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion update: July 2023 issue

July 27, 2023

Several campus initiatives seeking to eliminate barriers to the academic, research and career success of students, faculty and staff are underway through a seed grant program led by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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