The National Institute of Standards and Technology laboratories have housed atomic clocks for decades—including the cesium atomic clock NIST-F1, which serves as the primary time and frequency standard in the U.S. Researchers continue to improve the clocks' accuracies, a process that sometimes has included rebuilding parts.
Laurel Hind has received a $1.8 million award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study white blood cells called neutrophils. Her team’s long-term goal: to identify new targets for therapeutic development.
As finals begin this weekend, take breaks where you can with a screening of “Don’t Worry Darling,” an art and mindfulness practice, Breakfast for Dinner, holiday rock ’n’ roll, a comedic take on Earth and space science and more.
Germophobes, brace yourselves. A team of CU Boulder engineers has revealed how tiny water droplets, invisible to the naked eye, are rapidly ejected into the air when a public restroom toilet is flushed. The research also provides a methodology to help reduce this exposure risk.
Using high-powered lasers to illuminate aerosol droplets ejected from a toilet, researchers aim to reduce exposure to disease-causing pathogens in public restrooms. CU expert John Crimaldi shares on The Conversation.
The Hellems Arts & Sciences Building and the Guggenheim Building are CU Boulder’s top priorities for renovation, Chief Operating Officer Patrick O’Rourke told legislators Tuesday, and state funding will be critical to correct safety and comfort issues, improve energy efficiency and modernize the buildings for student success.
The new Impact Grant program, will provide institutional seed grant funding to support new and existing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at CU Boulder. Proposals for summer 2023 are due on Jan. 17, and proposals for the 2023-24 academic year are due on Feb. 13.
Jennifer McDuffie, who has worked at the university since 2007, has been named interim associate vice chancellor for enrollment management. She will also maintain her duties as Strategic Resources and Support chief of staff.
While students are on break, it can still be a stressful time for staff and faculty. Here are some simplified self-care tips that can help you take care of yourself this winter.
