Top Research Stories from 2021
This past year, our researchers tackled challenges ranging from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to space exploration and climate change. Check out what they’ve been up to.
Magna cum laude graduate inspired by family, immigrant experience
COVID will be top of mind for Laura-Elena Porras-Holguin when she graduates on Dec. 16. The virus deeply impacted her family, but also motivated her to finish her senior thesis and solidified her desire to pursue a master’s degree in public health.
Student's interactive website immerses viewers in the world of barn swallows
The honors project of Avani Fachon, a CU undergraduate in ecology and evolutionary biology, shines light on the interaction between humans and barn swallows.
From electrons to Tolstoy, grad focuses on ‘biggest questions’
Dafna Margalit, a senior at CU Boulder, is a multi-talented student. She is pursuing a degree in electrical engineering while also creating a name for herself in the music industry.