Rows of trailor trucks

How efforts to make heavy trucks more efficient could hit a roadblock

July 18, 2024

A new study suggests that the U.S. government’s push to increase heavy-duty trucks’ energy efficiency could encourage more shipping by truck instead of rail, reducing the policies’ anticipated effectiveness by 20%.

Rep. Yadira Caraveo visits with university leadership at JILA

Colorado Rep. Yadira Caraveo visits CU Boulder to talk quantum

July 3, 2024

Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo dipped into all things quantum during her first official visit to CU Boulder and JILA. The campus conversation emphasized the critical role of ongoing federal support in quantum research and innovation.

Evan Thomas, director of the Mortenson Center; Gov. Jared Polis and Sen. Cleave Simpson in Alamosa, Colorado

CU part of landmark legislation for green water quality infrastructure

June 5, 2024

Gov. Jared Polis has signed new legislation directing CU Boulder’s Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience and Colorado State University’s Energy Institute to identify new pathways to enhance water quality and environmental sustainability in Colorado.

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Gov. Jared Polis signs quantum industry bill on campus

May 30, 2024

At a ceremony May 28 on the CU Boulder campus, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ushered in a new bill to support the state’s rapidly growing quantum industry.

group of experts from academia, government and the private sector

Prof takes part in White House, NOAA workshop on AI numerical weather prediction

May 29, 2024

Professor Amir Behzadan joined an invitation-only group of experts in Washington, D.C., to discuss artificial intelligence models in weather prediction—potentially valuable tools for alerting residents earlier, ultimately saving lives and property.

aerial view of campus

Colorado Energy Office grants to pay for on-campus geothermal studies

May 24, 2024

Announced by Gov. Jared Polis, two grants totaling nearly $700,000 through the statewide Geothermal Energy Grant Program will help determine whether geothermal energy is feasible for the campus.

attendees at the NSF Quantum Showcase on Capitol Hill

JILA participates in inaugural showcase on Capitol Hill

May 22, 2024

JILA, a joint institute between CU Boulder and NIST, was represented at the inaugural NSF Quantum Showcase on Capitol Hill. Attending were Professor Heather Lewandowski and graduate student Qizhong Liang, a member of Jun Ye’s research group.

lightbulb and AI illustration

CU Boulder team participates in federal pilot advancing AI research

April 11, 2024

CU Boulder’s Research Computing team is spearheading a working group in an initiative that aims to link U.S. researchers and educators with computational, data and training resources essential for progressing AI research and AI-infused research endeavors.

Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Professor Stefanie Johnson and student leaders in front of the capitol building

Student leaders, chancellor lobby in DC for increased financial aid, stable research funding

April 10, 2024

Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Professor Stefanie Johnson and student leaders met with members of the Colorado congressional delegation, part of an annual event to connect with students and alumni studying and working in the nation’s capital.

air filtration system

Scientists advocate for policies regulating indoor air

April 1, 2024

A new paper co-authored by CU Boulder professors lays out a blueprint for mandating indoor air quality standards for public buildings.

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