four stages of a 'bio digital calendar' experiencing time

Microbiology as meditation: The Living Matter Lab

April 16, 2024

The Living Matter Lab at the ATLAS Institute considers the concept of time through the lens of microbiology and the emerging field of biological human-computer interaction, which combines living materials and digital technologies.

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9 things everyone should know about cannabis

April 16, 2024

Cannabis and its active components, such as THC and CBD, exist in many forms and strengths and can affect people in different ways. If you are thinking about using, are currently using or have friends who use cannabis, here are some things to consider.

representatives from Japan and Colorado come together at the Japan-Colorado Business Seminar,

Japan and Colorado: Economic partners

April 16, 2024

At the Japan-Colorado Business Seminar, presented by the Leeds School of Business in partnership with the Denver Consulate-General of Japan, experts discussed the strengthening economic ties between Japan and Colorado and how they are thriving.

Yellow flowers bloom in the fountain area of the UMC

Join the Campus Sustainability Summit April 24–25

April 16, 2024

Open to all, the summit will offer a variety of sessions, a drop-and-swap donation event, the Student Ideas Showcase, a forum with campus leadership, the Campus Sustainability Awards, a keynote on the concept of global citizenship and more.

Actors on stage during Colorado Shakespeare Festival

With ‘doubleheader’ Sundays, savor 2 plays in 1 day

April 15, 2024

This summer, Colorado Shakespeare Festival fans will have four opportunities to see two of the season’s main plays on a single day, “Macbeth” and “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”

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25 years post-Columbine, it’s time to invest in ‘violence prevention infrastructure’

April 15, 2024

On the eve of the 25th remembrance of the Columbine High School shooting, the director of ’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence reflects on what we’ve learned and what we can do better to stem the nation’s tide of mass shootings.

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Colorado is latest state to try turning off the electrical grid to prevent wildfires

April 15, 2024

Power grids have played roles in wildfires across the U.S. over the last decade. In most states, utilities may opt to shut off power to parts of the grid to reduce wildfire risk. Read more from expert Kyri Baker on The Conversation.

A bright sun reflects on the roof of Old Main and its surroundings, including the Flatirons in the background.

Provost announces resignation of Glen Krutz from dean position

April 15, 2024

Glen Krutz will resign as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and be a full-time professor in the department of political science.

Macky Auditorium

Projects ranging from Alzheimer’s to sustainable energy receive $950K in seed grants

April 15, 2024

The 2024 Research & Innovation Seed Grants, awarded by Boulder’s Research & Innovation Office and the Office of the Provost, are funding 19 new projects for up to $50,000 each.

prisoner in orange jump suit grasping prison bars

Gang ties don’t always bind

April 15, 2024

Research from Boulder sociology professor David Pyrooz shows for many prisoners, gang affiliation tends to drop off once they are released back into their communities.

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