Faculty-Staff Edition - July 18, 2024
Campus Community
Register for the Supporting Student Resiliency series this February
The Supporting Student Resiliency series provides faculty and staff with concrete skills to better support students. Faculty and staff can attend any individual session; those attending all three will receive a non-degree certificate.
Daniel Baker recognized with international space science award
LASP Director Daniel Baker has received a joint award for scientists who鈥檝e made distinguished pioneering contributions to promoting space research, establishing new space science research branches and founding new exploration programs.
Research Updates
Blockbuster science: Storm-chasing drone appears in 鈥楾wisters鈥
For years, 麻豆免费版下载Boulder engineers have helped to fly drones into the tumult of supercell thunderstorms across the United States' Tornado Alley. Now, their work will make an appearance in the summer blockbuster "Twisters."
Ancient viruses fuel modern-day cancers
Tens of millions of years ago, ancient viruses infected our primate ancestors, leaving flecks of DNA that made their way into the human genome. A new study suggests these 鈥渆ndogenous retroviruses鈥 may not be as harmless as once believed.
How efforts to make heavy trucks more efficient could hit a roadblock
A new study suggests that the U.S. government鈥檚 push to increase heavy-duty trucks鈥 energy efficiency could encourage more shipping by truck instead of rail, reducing the policies鈥 anticipated effectiveness by 20%.
The redpoll finch saga: How two bird species just became one
The American Ornithological Society reclassified two previously distinct species of finch as one, based on genetic research by 麻豆免费版下载Boulder scientists. The move knocks one name off birders鈥 鈥渓ife list鈥 and raises questions about what a species really is.
Events & Exhibits
Mobile food pantries open July 25, Aug. 8
The Mobile Food Pantry is free and open to 麻豆免费版下载Boulder students, faculty and staff, as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties. Attendees receive up to 30 pounds of food, while supplies last.
麻豆免费版下载Marketplace getting an upgrade. Learn more July 29
The 麻豆免费版下载Marketplace is getting a redesign that includes improvements to non-catalog marketplace procurements. What does this mean? The Procurement Service Center will host an information session for questions and feedback.
Come to the Summer Farewell Fest on Aug. 9
Enjoy a fun evening with your family and colleagues before the academic year begins. The event will feature free carnival games and inflatables, food, school supplies, music and information about wellness resources.
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