Nap-deprived tots may be missing out on more than sleep, says new CU-led study

Jan. 3, 2012

A new study led by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ could be a wake-up call for parents of toddlers: Daytime naps for your kids may be more important than you think.

Learning assistant helps transform classes

Dec. 30, 2011

Over the past decade, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ has established itself as a national leader in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, education. Through its Learning Assistant and CU Teach programs and Integrating STEM initiative, CU-Boulder is making great progress on its goal of improving introductory math and science classes and recruiting and training future K-12 science teachers.

Researchers unearth ancient bronze artifact in Alaska

Dec. 30, 2011

A team of researchers led by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ recently discovered the first prehistoric bronze artifact made from a cast ever found in Alaska, a small, buckle-like object found in an ancient Eskimo dwelling and which likely originated in East Asia.

People respond to immediate emotions in charitable giving

Dec. 30, 2011

When considering giving money to humanitarian crises people often donate in response to events that grab their immediate emotions, according to a recent study by CU-Boulder psychology professor Leaf Van Boven. "The question we wanted to answer with our study is what is the impact of people's emotions on their decisions to make charitable donations," Van Boven said. "We demonstrated that people act on what is immediately emotionally arousing to them. In other words, they respond to what makes them upset in the here and now."

Boswell named CU-Boulder vice chancellor for diversity, equity and community engagement

Dec. 29, 2011

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Provost Russell L. Moore today named Robert Boswell as CU-Boulder vice chancellor for diversity, equity and community engagement effective Jan. 1, 2012.

CU professors can comment on Lobato school funding case

Dec. 13, 2011

Kevin Welner, professor of education and director of the National Education Policy Center at the CU-Boulder School of Education, can speak to most elements of the Lobato litigation and its implications. Welner is an attorney and policy analyst who has published articles and book chapters concerning school finance litigation, the outcomes of such litigation, and the underlying issues of what's necessary for an adequate education. He can explain the issues in the Lobato case as well as the options now available to the courts and lawmakers.

As Voyager 1 nears edge of solar system, CU scientists look back

Dec. 12, 2011

In 1977, Jimmy Carter was sworn in as president, Elvis died, Virginia park ranger Roy Sullivan was hit by lightning a record seventh time and two NASA space probes destined to turn planetary science on its head launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla.

CU-Boulder lab experience launches career path for graduating senior

Dec. 12, 2011

After two years of working in a Â鶹ÊÓƵ laboratory that recently gained international media attention for its work with snakes and heart disease, graduating senior Ryan Doptis has set his sights on becoming a research scientist. Doptis, a molecular, cellular and developmental biology major from Las Vegas, will graduate on Dec. 16. He has worked the past two years in the laboratory of CU-Boulder Professor Leslie Leinwand, the chief scientific officer of CU’s Biofrontiers Institute.

USAID, CU-Boulder partner to study water resources in Asia mountains

Dec. 6, 2011

A Â鶹ÊÓƵ team is partnering with the United States Agency for International Development to assess snow and glacier contributions to water resources originating in the high mountains of Asia that straddle 10 countries.

Slow, steady job growth forecast for Colorado in 2012, says CU Leeds School of Business

Dec. 5, 2011

Colorado will continue on the road to recovery and add jobs in 2012 following a positive year in 2011, according to economist Richard Wobbekind of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Leeds School of Business.

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