Karan Dikshit

CU Boulder 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 Boulder 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 Boulder researchers and others aim to learn if the crop can survive and even thrive in a hotter, drier future.

sunrise over Boulder

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.

Wild flowers in front of the Flatirons

Outdoors for all: ADA-friendly activities in Boulder County

July 19, 2023

To honor and celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act, here is a list of accessible outdoor activities around Boulder for all to enjoy this summer.

Nicole Day

CU student awarded prestigious Acta Student Award

July 18, 2023

Nicole Day, a doctoral student in chemical and biological engineering, has been awarded the 2023 Acta Student Award. Her research aims to improve the delivery of cancer immunotherapies.

Mountain Research Station group

A world-class field research station in CU Boulder’s backyard

July 18, 2023

CU Boulder’s Mountain Research Station has a three-pronged mission: host some of the most influential and long-running ecological research in the world, give students a peerless education in mountain environments, and link the public to educational resources about important ecosystems.

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