Clip of Peter Pilewskie in an interview

LASP’s Peter Pilewskie named to prominent national committee for space-based research

Nov. 17, 2022

Peter Pilewskie, a senior researcher and faculty member, has been named to a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s committee that supports scientific progress on research requiring global data best acquired from space.

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Exploring the role of video games and play as a space of learning—Ed Talks Nov. 30

Nov. 17, 2022

Have you ever thought about a video game as a space of learning? The fall 2022 Ed Talks will investigate the role of play and experimentation as a site of meaningful and transformative learning.

CU head ski coach Andrew LeRoy

Former Olympian Andy LeRoy enters 2nd season as CU ski coach

Nov. 17, 2022

LeRoy is CU’s 18th head ski coach, replacing Richard Rokos after more than three decades with the Buffs. The former Olympian discusses leading CU’s only coed athletic team, what inspired him to coach and ways to generate revenue for collegiate skiing.

Students do a craft at the CU Art Museum

8 things to do this weekend: Art workshop, stress management, more

Nov. 17, 2022

This weekend brings grad student presentations, “a trivial comedy for serious people,” extreme bowling, an arctic climate presentation, women’s basketball, a double feature at Fiske and more.

Swarm of fireflies in the woods

Fireflies’ blinking lightsembody in nature what mathematics predicted

Nov. 16, 2022

Synchrony is ubiquitous throughout the universe. But physicists’ equations predicted there could also be erratic exceptions marching to their own beat—now they’ve been spotted in firefly swarms. CU expert Raphael Sarfati shares on The Conversation.

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New AB Nexus grant awards spotlight productive cross-campus collaborations

Nov. 16, 2022

AB Nexus has announced its fifth round of grant awards to researchers from the CU Anschutz and CU 鶹 campuses.

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NASA’s Orion spacecraft now (finally) heading for the moon. What comes next?

Nov. 16, 2022

NASA’s Orion spacecraft blasted off this morning from Florida in the first stage of its 25-day journey to circle the moon and return to Earth. Two CU 鶹 scientists talk about what lies in store for the space agency’s ambitious Artemis Program.

A star of David.

What is behind the uptick in antisemitic hate speech?

Nov. 16, 2022

Ye, the rapper and fashion designer formerly known as Kanye West, made headlines and topped social media feeds in recent weeks for his series of antisemitic comments. Thomas Pegelow Kaplan spoke with CU 鶹 Today about what antisemitism means and how it’s perpetuated today.

People gathering for a holiday

Got the sniffles? Here’s how to make the right decision about holiday gatherings

Nov. 15, 2022

A new international study conducted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic shows when people simply take a moment to reflect on the consequences of their behavior, they’re more likely to make choices that benefit public health.

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Colorado economy remained mixed in Q3, still outperforming the nation

Nov. 15, 2022

Colorado’s job growth continued in the third quarter 2022, propelled by growth in labor force participation and elevated demand for workers, according to a new report released Tuesday by CU 鶹 and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.

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