Jennifer Doudna and Tom Cech

Future, ethics of gene editing the focus of star-studded public forum May 23

May 11, 2023

Advances in gene-editing have made it possible to banish hereditary diseases, eradicate pests and create new life forms, but should we go there? Jennifer Doudna along with two other Nobel laureates will join a panel of world leaders for a free public forum.

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The number of farms in the world is declining, here’s why it matters to you

May 11, 2023

New University of Colorado Boulder research shows the number of farms globally will shrink in half as the size of the average existing farms doubles by the end of the 21st century, posing significant risks to the world’s food systems.

Shelly Miller

Faces of public and community-engaged scholarship: Shelly Miller

May 11, 2023

Professor Shelly Miller is a problem-solver and an air pollution engineer. She finds reward and value when solving issues with immediate benefits, such as improved public health. Doing her work through a community partnership model is a match made in heaven.

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Fill your summer with the University Libraries’ most popular reading titles

May 11, 2023

Whether you are seeking to unwind, reflect or self-improve this summer, the University Libraries have a number of reading options to occupy those hot summer days.

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You’re invited to the Roaming Buffs travel launch party June 13

May 11, 2023

Let the journey of your lifetime begin when you go on a trip with Roaming Buffs. Connect with fellow adventurous alumni, meet tour operators and learn more about their unique offerings.

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Take a tour of Alpine June 8

May 11, 2023

Join CU Boulder Research Computing and numerous leaders from on and off campus to celebrate the collaboration between CU Boulder and CU Anschutz, supporting multidisciplinary discoveries and research productivity.

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Tips to boost your career docs this summer

May 10, 2023

Summer break is a great time to prepare for your job or internship search. Preparing your career documents and profiles is an important task to check off your to-do list.

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CU Boulder chancellor announces new Native American affairs position

May 10, 2023

Chancellor Philip DiStefano announced a national search for an associate vice chancellor of Native American affairs, a newly created position that will work with CU Boulder and tribal communities across Colorado to collaboratively address related issues.

June Gruber takes a selfie with students in her Science of Happiness course

Course on the science of happiness draws rave reviews

May 10, 2023

While it’s popular, June Gruber’s teaching, which recently won a Cogswell Award for Inspirational Instruction, doesn’t show students the path to unmitigated joy; on the contrary, the science of emotional wellness is more nuanced.

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Public and community-engaged scholarship springs into action

May 10, 2023

Community Impact Grants and Micro Grants that were awarded this spring will positively impact science, music, literacy, ethics, and math education in Colorado K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations. Also funded were a community college research partnership, as well as arts and humanities programming.

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