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Grant to support summer undergraduate research

July 12, 2023

CU 鶹 undergraduate students interested in materials research will get a boost next summer thanks to a new Research Experience for Undergraduates grant from the National Science Foundation.

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FieldSafe offers scientists basic frameworks for safety in the field

July 12, 2023

Researchers are taking steps to strengthen safety by expanding FieldSafe, an online training program designed to help scientists navigate harassment, risk management and communication challenges they may encounter during field work.

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Police to focus on more inclusive, accurate language to describe suspects

July 12, 2023

In an effort to use more inclusive language in emergency alerts and other communications during critical incidents, CU 鶹 Police are expanding their diversity, equity and inclusion training.

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Lush: prolific nature—Celebrate with the CU Art Museum July 27

July 12, 2023

Celebrate the latest exhibition, “Lush: prolific nature” All are welcome to join the CU Art Museum for art and light refreshments. Help create a chalk garden on the plaza outside. Plus, you can make your very own sun print.

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In the wake of COVID-19, traffic congestion dropped but crash severity soared

July 12, 2023

Studying speed, traffic and crash data on California highways during the initial COVID-19 response, CU 鶹 researchers found that the frequency of severe crashes increased due to lower congestion and higher speeds.

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Why new facial-recognition airport screenings are raising concerns

July 11, 2023

At least 25 U.S. airports now use facial recognition software to determine you are who you say you are, but some fear the artificial intelligence systems will exacerbate discrimination. Morgan Klaus Scheuerman, an AI ethicist, explains why people are concerned.

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CU Night in Downtown 鶹 slated for Aug. 2

July 11, 2023

Join Chancellor Philip DiStefano, local elected officials and community members to learn about issues at the intersection of town and gown, and enjoy food, exhibits and Band on the Bricks at CU Night in Downtown 鶹.

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Folsom Field’s 100th season celebration underway

July 10, 2023

Folsom Field, long regarded as one of the best and most intimate settings in college football, will celebrate its 100th season in 2023 as the Deion Coach “Prime” Sanders era begins for the Colorado Buffaloes.

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Lab Venture Challenge: Join the info session July 25

July 10, 2023

Join an information session about the application, eligibility and competition requirements. If you are looking to apply this year or just want to see what the Lab Venture Challenge is all about, this opportunity is for you!

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Threads surging, but mass migration from Twitter likely to remain an uphill battle

July 10, 2023

Twitter’s move on July 1 to limit the number of tweets users can see in a day was the latest in a series of decisions that has spurred millions of users to sign up with alternative microblogging platforms. Read more from CU 鶹’s Casey Fiesler on The Conversation.

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