John Zhai (center) measures air quality with community members in Indonesia

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø professor receives Fulbright for holistic approach to indoor air quality

July 25, 2023

Professor John Zhai, an expert in building systems engineering and indoor air quality, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to address air quality in affordable housing in hot and humid climates. Zhai’s work will focus on not only the technical aspects but also the influence of cultural practices.

Amy Palmer researching in the lab

The right zinc levels are key to human health, researchers find

July 25, 2023

Using innovative fluorescent sensors and computational modeling, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø biochemistry researcher Amy Palmer tracked naturally cycling cells to better understand an essential micronutrient.

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New membrane filtering technology at CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø could help address water scarcity issues

July 25, 2023

Researchers at CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø have developed a new membrane water filtration system, based around air bubbles, that can help address water scarcity issues around the world.

Karan Dikshit

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø adhesive research could boost medicine, electronics and the environment

July 21, 2023

Recently published research led by Karan Dikshit during his doctoral studies at CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø explores an adhesive material that not only allows for easy sticking and unsticking but could eventually contribute to sustainability efforts around the globe.

Sunflower in front of the Flatirons

Are sunflowers Colorado’s best hedge against climate change?

July 21, 2023

During a Colorado summer, you’ll likely spot vibrant yellow sunflowers growing wherever they can. In the state’s dry, nutrient-deficient soil, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers and others aim to learn if the crop can survive and even thrive in a hotter, drier future.

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CU conference Aug. 8 to explore shifting social landscapes, local tech ecologies

July 21, 2023

Hosted by the College of Media, Communication and Information, the conference will examine how to build local ecologies around technology to encourage stronger development and engagement, featuring a dozen distinguished speakers.

Person lying in the grass

3 ways to tell if your self-care plan is actually working

July 21, 2023

It can be hard to know what self-care is supposed to look like. Here are some ways to tell if your self-care plan is actually working for you (and what to do if it’s not).

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‘I don’t want to be a bad guy anymore’

July 19, 2023

Gang violence is driving a surge in violent crime across America. New research shows community interventions can stem the tide.

Presenters at the first annual Startup Variety Show

Silicon Flatirons to host annual Startup Variety Show on July 20

July 19, 2023

Join Silicon Flatirons in celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Startup Variety Show. The show is open to the public and will be held at the Center for Academic Success and Engagement.

Kayla Toledo

Empowering Native American communities: Kayla Toledo’s journey

July 19, 2023

Discover the inspiring story of Kayla Toledo, a member of the Jemez Indian Tribe, as she works to bring daycare to Native American families by creating a learning center where children can embrace their cultural heritage with guidance from the Rural Colorado Workshop Series.

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