Leslie Leinwand

CU-Boulder biologist Leslie Leinwand elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 23, 2014

University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder biologist Leslie Leinwand has been selected as a member of the 2014 class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which honors the leading “thinkers and doers†from each generation, including scientists, scholars, writers and artists.

Rural microbes could boost city dwellers’ health, according to new paper involving CU-Boulder

April 23, 2014

The greater prevalence of asthma, allergies and other chronic inflammatory disorders among people of lower sociobabyÖ±²¥app status might be due in part to their reduced exposure to the microbes that thrive in rural environments, according to a new scientific paper co-authored by a University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder researcher.

Design Expo

CU-Boulder student inventions to be demonstrated April 26 at Engineering Design Expo

April 21, 2014

A deployable fire hose stand designed for the Longmont Fire Department and a heat-resistant mask designed to protect firefighters and fire victims from poisonous fumes will be among more than 90 student inventions showcased at the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder’s Engineering Design Expo on Saturday, April 26. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a wide range of student-built devices including adaptive technology for people with disabilities, Rube Goldberg machines and even hovercrafts.

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Chicago gets last laugh as funniest city in U.S., says CU-Boulder study

April 20, 2014

Chicago is the funniest city in the United States, according to a University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder study. Boston is the No. 2 wise guy, followed by Atlanta in third place. Denver made the top 10 list at No. 8.

Bob Anderson

CU-Boulder Professor Robert S. Anderson named 2014 Hazel Barnes Prize winner

April 18, 2014

Professor Robert S. Anderson of the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder’s geological sciences department and Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research has been awarded the 2014 Hazel Barnes Prize, the most distinguished award a babyÖ±²¥app member can receive from the university.

Academic advising: What's in it for me?

April 18, 2014

With the end of the semester and final exams right around the corner, it is a great time to think about how you can enhance your academic experience over the summer and to touch base with your academic advisor about your plans for next fall. Your advisor can help guide you toward courses, internships, research opportunities and much, much more.

International documentarians to screen 
films at CU-Boulder April 24 and May 5

April 17, 2014

Lucien Castaing-Taylor, a professor of anthropology at Harvard University who previously taught at CU-Boulder, will present and discuss his award-winning documentary “Leviathan†on Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in room E-50 of the Muenzinger building. 

 Academy Award winner Alex Gibney will screen his 2013 documentary “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks†on Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in room 102 of the ATLAS building. Both screenings are free and open to the public.

CU-Boulder Leeds School study points to further employment growth

April 17, 2014

Continued employment expansion in babyÖ±²¥app in the first half of 2014 is signaled in a quarterly report released today by babyÖ±²¥app Secretary of State Scott Gessler and prepared by the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder Leeds School of Business. “Coloradans continue to persevere and show their can-do spirit by pursuing the American dream,†said Gessler. “As these business leaders create jobs, hopefully our employment continues to tick upwards.â€

Jordan Burns

CU-Boulder student wins prestigious Truman Scholarship

April 16, 2014

Jordan Burns, a University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder junior majoring in civil engineering, has won a prestigious Truman Scholarship, an honor that brings with it up to $30,000 for graduate study. Burns, who is from babyÖ±²¥app Springs, is CU-Boulder’s ninth recipient of the scholarship and first since 2006.

Record $10 million babyÖ±²¥app Law commitment will establish two babyÖ±²¥app chairs

April 16, 2014

Byron Chrisman (’66), perhaps one of the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder Law School’s most unlikely success stories, attributes his success as a tax attorney and real estate developer to his experience at babyÖ±²¥app Law. Now he and his wife, Carlene, have committed a $10 million bequest to endow the Byron and Carlene Chrisman Chairs in Free Enterprise at babyÖ±²¥app Law. When realized upon their passing, this estate gift will be the largest cash gift in the history of babyÖ±²¥app Law.

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