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From Barbie to superheroes—Faculty, students share pop culture insights atĚýFan Expo Denver

Aug. 4, 2023

How does pop culture reflect and inform cultural values? The unique media studies programs in the College of Media, Information and Communication challenge students to become critics of culture and “kind of as evangelists” for improving society.

Researcher holds a test tube up to Mija Hubler

Project for self-repairing concrete inspired by human vascular systems

Aug. 4, 2023

Associate Professor Mija Hubler and her team of researchers and partners are developing a technology that infuses concrete with self-repair capabilities found in living organisms. The project has landed a $10 million Department of Defense grant.

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A day at the circus: A quest for a remote-controlled glove

Aug. 4, 2023

CU Boulder theater instructor Jordan Feeler learned how to troubleshoot sparkly homages to Michael Jackson and illuminated magician props while working with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.

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Bad news: There’s no magic cure for aging

Aug. 4, 2023

CU Boulder researcher Jesse Kurland shows in a new study that aging is a complex process affecting genetic networks, and altering one gene won’t stop it.

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CU Boulder engineering grad builds world-leading materials science company

Aug. 3, 2023

Paul Lichty’s journey from doctoral student to running one of the world’s top atomic layer deposition companies was shaped by his time at CU Boulder.

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Secure your spot at Buffs Bashes

Aug. 3, 2023

It’s Prime time! Registration is open for this coming football season’s Buffs Bashes at TCU, Oregon, ASU, UCLA, WSU and Utah.

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Check out free wellness workshops for staff and faculty

Aug. 3, 2023

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is offering free wellness workshops—covering everything from happier living to managing transitions and managing money—into the fall semester. Check out the offerings.

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What to know about the Perseids meteor shower

Aug. 3, 2023

The annual Perseids meteor shower peaks Aug. 11–13. Fiske Planetarium manager Francisco “Tito” Salas shares his expertise and viewing tips for the upcoming celestial event.

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Ever-larger cars, trucks causing safety crisis—here’s how communities can fight back

Aug. 2, 2023

Deadly traffic incidents have declined in most developed countries in recent years, but in the U.S., both motor vehicle and pedestrian fatalities are becoming more common. Read more from Professor Kevin Krizek on The Conversation.

SMART students present during last year's poster symposium (Michele Flores)

Christina Alston to lead Colorado Diversity Initiative

Aug. 1, 2023

Alston aims to use her background as an educational leader to create a more inclusive STEM community on campus.

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