Samuel Fuller

10 things to do this week: April 7 edition

April 7, 2015

Topics such as healthcare, immigration and many other global issues are the focus of the Conference on World Affairs. While the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä International Festival gives attendees the opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our own campus.

¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-Boulder scientists, colleagues probe methane emission mystery in Four Corners region

April 7, 2015

A team of scientific investigators is now in the Four Corners region of the U.S. Southwest, aiming to uncover reasons for a mysterious methane hotspot detected from space by a European satellite. The joint project is working to solve the mystery from the air, on the ground, and with mobile laboratories.

Faculty, students revved up about Large Hadron Collider restart

April 6, 2015

University of Colorado Boulder faculty and students are primed to get back in action following the Easter restart of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s most powerful atom smasher located near Geneva, Switzerland, after a two-year hiatus.

New study hints at spontaneous appearance of primordial DNA

April 6, 2015

The self-organization properties of DNA-like molecular fragments four billion years ago may have guided their own growth into repeating chemical chains long enough to act as a basis for primitive life, says a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Milan.

Colorado second-quarter business confidence remains positive, says ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-Boulder index

April 1, 2015

The confidence of Colorado business leaders remains optimistic, increasing slightly going into the second quarter of 2015, according to the Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) released today by the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. For the past eight quarters, confidence has been more stable than ever in the index’s 11-year history.

Facebook app encourages individuals to get in touch with their DNA

March 31, 2015

A new project that officially launches March 31 called Genes for Good gives participants the chance to learn more about their health, behavior and ancestors. In return, those who fully participate provide genetics researchers with valuable data that can be used to better understand the origins of disease, which could lead one day to better treatments, prevention and cures.

¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-Boulder hosting Colorado Communities scanning event and consultations with historical experts

March 31, 2015

The University of Colorado Boulder is celebrating Colorado history with a three-day scanning event for the Colorado Communities historical website and free consultations with experts on family history and genealogy.

 Samuel Fuller

10 things to do this week: March 31 edition

March 31, 2015

Welcome back to school! I’m sure you all had a wonderful spring break and are ready to get back to work. This week, we have an array of activities at our fingertips, including the chancellor's Spring Town Hall, a music conference and a "Game of Thrones" pre-screening.

University of Colorado Boulder

¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-Boulder program seeks to bring national and international entrepreneurs to campus

March 30, 2015

The University of Colorado Boulder’s Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship this fall will pilot a new Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) program to bring mentorship to students and allow entrepreneurs domestically and from around the world to be part of Colorado’s vibrant startup community.

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Shell-shocked: Ocean acidification likely hampers tiny shell builders in Southern Ocean

March 25, 2015

A University of Colorado Boulder study shows a ubiquitous type of phytoplankton -- tiny organisms that are the base of the marine food web – appears to be suffering from the effects of ocean acidification caused by climate change.

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