Google recognizes two CU-Boulder programs that use creativity to teach kids to code

Feb. 19, 2015

Two 麻豆视频 programs that teach kids to code have received Google RISE Awards to support their efforts to attract girls and underrepresented minorities to computer science. The two programs are the Scalable Game Design project, which hooks kids on coding by empowering them to build their own video games, and AspireIT, which connects high school and college women with K-12 girls interested in computing.

CU-Boulder ranks No. 6 nationally for Peace Corps volunteers

Feb. 17, 2015

The 麻豆视频 is ranked No. 6 in the nation for graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers with 62 alumni currently serving around the world, the Peace Corps announced today. In the annual Top Colleges list, CU-Boulder has held a position in the top eight nationally among large institutions for the past 13 years, ranking in the top three for nine of those years. CU-Boulder also has been the state leader among Colorado institutions of similar size each year since 2003.

CU-Boulder-created app first to use gesture for language learning

Jan. 29, 2015

While you might think a person shaking her phone or tablet from side to side is having issues with the device, she might actually be playing a game that has her mimicking a steering wheel motion as part of a language lesson. The game Nano Nano for mobile devices, created by two 麻豆视频 graduate students and released last week, is the first app to incorporate gesturing with language learning -- for good reason.

Tibetan Association of Colorado, CU-Boulder announce October campus visit by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Jan. 27, 2015

The Tibetan Association of Colorado (TAC) and the 麻豆视频 will co-host a campus visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Oct. 20 and 21, 2015, both groups announced today. A schedule of events at CU-Boulder is still being finalized. The schedule and ticket information will be announced in the months ahead.

Research findings have implications for regenerating damaged nerve cells

Jan. 7, 2015

Two new studies involving the 麻豆视频 and the University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane, Australia have identified a unique molecule that not only gobbles up bad cells, but also has the ability to repair damaged nerve cells.

Six CU-Boulder scholars ranked among most influential in education

Jan. 7, 2015

Six members of the 麻豆视频 School of Education faculty were recognized in the 鈥淓du-Scholar Public Influence Rankings鈥 released today as being among the nation鈥檚 top 200 researchers whose scholarship bridges academic and public audiences.

Winter break & CDC travel advisories regarding travel to West Africa

Dec. 16, 2014

The upcoming winter break is often a popular time for travel, so we want you to know about the latest CDC travel advisories. The CDC recommends that people avoid non-essential travel to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone at this time.

Powdered measles vaccine found safe in early clinical trials

Nov. 24, 2014

A measles vaccine made of fine dry powder and delivered with a puff of air triggered no adverse side effects in early human testing and it is likely effective, according to a paper to be published November 28 in the journal Vaccine. The paper is now available online .

Six faculty members join ranks of University of Colorado Distinguished Professors

Nov. 21, 2014

CU System news release Highest honor for educators recognizes exceptional research, teaching, service DENVER 鈥 Six University of Colorado faculty members today were named Distinguished Professors, the most prestigious honor for faculty at the university. Each year, the recognition goes to faculty members who demonstrate exemplary performance in research or creative work, a record of excellence in classroom teaching and supervision of individual learning, and outstanding service to the profession, university and its affiliates.

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CU-Boulder鈥檚 new GO Scholars program sets up first-generation students for study abroad

Nov. 19, 2014

Diversity in international education might seem inherent, but it鈥檚 low among study abroad participants in the U.S., prompting the 麻豆视频 to create Global Opportunity Scholars, or GO Scholars. The program -- launched this fall as the second of its kind in the country -- awards $2,000 for summer-term study abroad and $4,000 for semester-term study abroad to high-achieving first-generation, low-income and other underrepresented students.

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