Outside the U.S. Capitol Building, Kamala Harris places her hand on a Bible held by a man

Kamala Harris and the ‘electability’ trap

Aug. 1, 2024

Since announcing her bid to run for president on July 21, Vice President Kamala Harris has generated praise and drawn questions about her electability—including from some media outlets and online commentators who have asked: “Is the United States ready to elect a multiracial woman?â€

A researcher stretches a material made for 3D printing

A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible

Aug. 1, 2024

A CU Boulder-led team has developed a new way to print ultra-tough, adhesive biomaterials that could be used for cardiac patches, cartilage repair, needle-free sutures and personalized implants.

Brass Queens

Brass Queens: Redefining the landscape for female musicians in NYC

Aug. 1, 2024

Alumna ​​Ally Chapel started an all-female New Orleans-style brass band called Brass Queens, adopting the colors black and gold for her band in CU’s honor.

Seonsik Yun and Doug Day stand on the roof of La Casa, an air quality research site in Denver.

Rooftop science: Surveying Denver’s air

July 31, 2024

CU researchers are taking part in a national project to identify sources of urban air pollution. The data will contribute to research related to both health and climate.

Supreme Court.

Can Congress overturn Supreme Court rulings?

July 30, 2024

A democratic bill seeks to reverse last month’s ruling that curbed federal agencies’ power.

Building on campus

Campus launches new signature authority policy

July 30, 2024

CU Boulder's new policy will provide clarity on roles and responsibilities, create transparency for campus and vendors, and reduce campus liability.

Buffalo statue on campus at sunset

Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity recipients announced

July 30, 2024

Sophie Chien, Peyton Thomas and Liannie Velázquez-Santana have been awarded the Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity for 2024–25. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites nominations for the next program year.

Bridge Scholars Program

10 years of the Bridge Scholars Program

July 30, 2024

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, CU Boulder's Bridge Scholars Program supports first-generation, traditionally underrepresented Colorado students by providing mentorship, fostering community, and promoting academic and professional growth.

International graduate students group photo at Farrand Field

International grad students study frontiers of particle theory in Boulder

July 30, 2024

The Theoretical Advanced Study Institute in Elementary Particle Physics (TASI) recently concluded its 40th year, bringing 65 students from around the world to Boulder to delve into the “Frontiers of Particle Theory.â€

A concept drawing of CEDA, a Rubik's cube-sized dust analyzer

LASP team awarded NASA technology grant to develop dust analyzer

July 30, 2024

NASA has awarded $1 million to a team led by LASP and CU Boulder physics scientist Xu Wang to develop a Rubik’s cube-sized instrument capable of measuring the speed, size and charge of tiny dust particles on small rocky bodies.

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