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Professor Noel Clark

Noel Clark receives award from Royal Thai Embassy

Nov. 16, 2023

The Royal Thai Embassy’s Office of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation awarded Professor Noel Clark the 2023 Friend of Thai Science Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions in STEM for the benefit of Thailand and humanity.

alumnus Markos Scheer with kelp spools

Kelp and oyster farm yields jobs and hope

Nov. 16, 2023

With help from National Geographic, ²ÊÃñ±¦µä alumnus Markos Scheer expands a kelp farm to include oysters, and he touts the economic and environmental benefits of the venture.

Old Main building framed by fall leaves

New plan offers fresh batch of leave coverage

Nov. 16, 2023

The university’s private Family and Medical Leave Insurance program will offer paid leave that, in combination with other leave types, can ensure more paid leave for employees facing a medical or family challenge. Learn more at Q&A sessions, offered through February.

Hazel Barnes

Chancellor invites nominations for 2024 Hazel Barnes Prize

Nov. 16, 2023

One of the most prestigious awards at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä, the Hazel Barnes Prize focuses on the enriching relationship between teaching and research. Nominations are now being accepted through March 1, 2024.

Deep ocean

²ÊÃñ±¦µä leads $5.9M marine carbon dioxide removal monitoring effort

Nov. 15, 2023

As part of a major federal endeavor to combat climate change, ²ÊÃñ±¦µä is advancing marine carbon dioxide removal techniques to cut harmful greenhouse gasses by providing new methods for monitoring verification and reporting.

Moon

Scientists suspect there’s ice hiding on the moon

Nov. 15, 2023

Some dark craters on the moon are never exposed to light—ice could be hiding in these permanently shadowed regions, and a host of missions from the U.S. and beyond are searching for it. Read from CU expert Paul Hayne on The Conversation.

Tables at the spring Involvement Fair

Apply to table at the spring Involvement Fair

Nov. 15, 2023

The spring Involvement Fair is set for Jan. 24. The deadline is Jan. 7 for recognized student organizations and social Greek organizations; governing bodies; university departments and programs to apply for a table. Meet hundreds of students who are looking for a way to get involved!

Water chapter authors gathered in Washington, D.C.

Climate change impacts on water are profound and unequal

Nov. 15, 2023

A new national assessment of water and climate led by Liz Payton, a water resources specialist in the CIRES-based Western Water Assessment, cites some national progress.

Journey Leaders navigate a rope course

5 ways to build foundational skills as a student

Nov. 15, 2023

While you are learning professional skills in the courses you take, you can also develop skills during your time at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä through the activities you pursue. Here are ways to develop foundational skills as a student.

Fernando Rosario-Ortiz

Fernando Rosario-Ortiz named interim dean of School of Education

Nov. 15, 2023

Effective Jan. 1, Fernando Rosario-Ortiz will be the interim dean of the School of Education, as named by Provost Russell Moore. Rosario-Ortiz currently is the associate dean for faculty advancement in the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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