CU-Boulder Researcher Elected American Polar Society President

July 9, 2006

University of Colorado at Boulder Senior Research Associate John Behrendt, a fellow emeritus of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, has been elected president of the American Polar Society for a two-year term. Behrendt, who has conducted research in Antarctica for 50 years, has been a CU-Boulder faculty member since 1996. The American Polar Society, which has more than 1,100 members, was founded in 1934 to foster interest in research and exploration of the arctic and Antarctica.

Nature's Precise Engineering Examined At CU-Boulder Physics Lecture

July 9, 2006

Examples of materials engineered by nature and ways human engineers can mimic the processes that create natural materials will be discussed at a free public lecture July 12 at the University of Colorado at Boulder. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign physics Professor Jennifer A. Lewis will present "Mimicking Nature via Directed Materials Assembly " at 7 p.m. in Duane Physics, room G1B20.

High School Â鶹ÒùÔº Explore Engineering At CU-Boulder Success Institute

July 9, 2006

Twenty-eight high school students with a curiosity for math, science and technology will take a break from the swimming pool and head back to the classroom this week for a summer camp that brings engineering to life.

CU-Boulder Source On Colorado Immigration Reform Debate

July 4, 2006

NEWS TIP SHEET CU-Boulder Source on Colorado Immigration Reform Debate Michael Kanner, a University of Colorado at Boulder political science instructor, can discuss the political tactics and rhetoric involved in the illegal immigration reform debate that has heated up in Colorado following the decision last week by Colorado Gov. Bill Owens to hold a special summer legislative session beginning July 6. Kanner specializes in political parties and pressure groups, the American political system and political symbolism.

Orbiting Space Shield Could Help To Image Earth-Like Planets, Says CU Study

July 4, 2006

A gigantic, daisy-shaped space shield could be used to block out pesky starlight and allow astronomers using an orbiting telescope to zero in on Earth-like planets in other solar systems, according to a University of Colorado at Boulder study.

Solar Power In The West Discussed By Energy Developer, CU-Boulder Alum

July 2, 2006

Opportunities for solar energy in the Southwest will be discussed at a free public lecture July 6 at the University of Colorado at Boulder featuring the founder of SkyFuel, a developer of large-scale thermal solar power plants. Arnold Leitner, CEO and president of SkyFuel and a graduate of CU-Boulder, will present "The Sunrise of Solar Power" at 7 p.m. in Duane Physics room G-1B20. A reception will follow in the Gamow Tower's 11th floor commons room.

CU-Boulder Natural Hazards Center Hosts 31st Annual Workshop July 9-12

June 28, 2006

Editors: Reporters and photographers are welcome to attend the workshop. For a complete schedule of events, please e-mail liguori@colorado.edu or call (303) 492-3117. The roles of the military and the media in natural disaster response as well as the effects and recovery from Hurricane Katrina will be among topics discussed by more than 400 officials and researchers attending the 31st annual workshop hosted by the University of Colorado at Boulder's Natural Hazards Center.

Pluto-Bound CU Instrument Renamed For Girl Who Named Ninth Planet In 1930

June 28, 2006

The University of Colorado at Boulder student-built science instrument on NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto has been renamed to honor another famous student -- the 11-year-old girl who named the ninth planet more than 75 years ago.

Chilean Photographs To Be Displayed At CU-Boulder's Norlin Library

June 27, 2006

Two prominent photojournalists from Chile will be in Boulder in July to exhibit their photographs and speak about the diverse landscape and culture of their country from the coast to the Andes. Photographs by Hernan Pereira and Pamela Daza will be exhibited in the University of Colorado at Boulder Norlin Library HotSpot on the southwest first floor from July 14 to Aug. 4. A reception for the photographers, including a slide show and talk about Chile, will be held July 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the HotSpot. The reception is free and open to the public.

Chancellor Announces Ward Churchill Research Misconduct Recommendation

June 25, 2006

MEDIA ADVISORY News Conference on Ward Churchill Research Misconduct Recommendation University of Colorado at Boulder Interim Chancellor Phil DiStefano will announce his recommendation on findings of research misconduct by Professor Ward Churchill at a 2 p.m. news conference today. The news conference will be held on the south club level of Folsom Stadium on the CU-Boulder campus. The club level is located on the east side of the stadium.

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