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Violence underpins American life, sociologist contends

May 28, 2024

In a new book, CU Boulder researcher Liam Downey argues that different forms of violence produce both consent to the social order and divisions among subordinate social groups, which help to maintain the power and wealth of economic and political elites.

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Enroll in a later Summer Session

May 28, 2024

Earn credit during convenient, short terms. Check out the Summer Session options, which run until Aug. 22—there’s still time to register.

Little boy using tablet device at nighttime

The light or the content? What we know about screens and sleep disruption

May 28, 2024

There’s a lot of research out there on screen time and sleep—read the consensus from 16 leading sleep experts, who have just published an exhaustive scientific review.

Researcher in boat on the Bering Sea

White House recognizes ELOKA as champion of open science

May 28, 2024

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recognized the Exchange for Local Observations and Knowledge of the Arctic at CU Boulder as a “champion of open science,” one of five winners selected for work promoting open science to tackle a unique problem.

Nikki Lovenduski

Nikki Lovenduski named INSTAAR director

May 28, 2024

CU Boulder has named Associate Professor Nikki Lovenduski director of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, effective July 1. Lovenduski has held the interim director position at INSTAAR since August 2023.

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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.

Plastic bottles

Plastic waste is a global problem. Carbon recycling can help

May 24, 2024

CU Boulder chemist Oana Luca gives her take on how carbon-dependent sectors, such as chemical manufacture and long-haul transportation, can reduce emissions.

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CU Concrete Canoe team excels at symposium, advances to nationals

May 23, 2024

CU Boulder’s Concrete Canoe team excelled at the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Rocky Mountain Symposium, securing first place in sustainable solutions, as well as second and third place in other competitions. For the first time ever, the team has been invited to ASCE nationals.

 Detective Tim DeLaria and Sergeant Matt DeLaria at his police academy graduation in 1999

Sergeant reflects on department’s 75-year history, his inspiration to serve

May 23, 2024

Matt DeLaria, a second-generation CU Boulder police officer, followed his father’s footsteps, not only going into law enforcement but specifically joining the campus police department.

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Not just a fluke: Learning more about trematode infection

May 23, 2024

CU Boulder researchers have found certain parasites congregate in certain parts of amphibians’ bodies, often to dire physical consequences.

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