Clint Talbott
- When CU’s immigrant workers and students sit down in class to discuss their varying perspectives on the topic of their studies, students gain broader insight and workers feel “seen” to a much greater degree than previously.
- Charles Darwin called the relatively sudden rise of flowering plants an “abominable mystery.” William (Ned) Friedman, a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, calls it his life’s work.
- Responding to a national crisis, CU puts a fresh face on science and math education. The aim is to inspire more students to choose careers teaching math and science in K-12 schools.
- Time magazine listed Margaret Mead as one of the 20th century’s 100 most influential scientists, but it also depicted Mead’s conclusions as false. A CU professor has uncovered new evidence showing that such criticism was unfair.
- Today, there are more slaves than ever; yesterday, captives and slaves had more social and cultural impact than many thinkTo those who think slavery is history, E. Benjamin Skinner has a few rejoinders. First, he notes, there are more slaves now
- Students at the University of Colorado are enjoying unprecedented success in gaining admission to U.S. medical schools even as graduates of other universities are experiencing declining rates of admission.This year, the medical-school acceptance
- Richard and Eileen Greenberg believe a major research university should maintain an excellent program in Jewish studies. So does David Shneer, an associate professor of history who runs the University of Colorado’s new Jewish Studies Program.When
- Roe Green and Bud Coleman share a laugh next to a statue of Robert Frost on the CU-Boulder campus.Roe Green frames it this way: She has five oranges. She eats one. She saves one. She gives three away. The fruits of her kindness nourish the arts and
- Did humor evolve as a sign of mental fitness?Potential friends and mates flock to funny people. Many a grim, solitary soul can vouch for that. But the possibility that humor evolved in humans as a sign of mental fitness—and a way to increase
- Keeping an extensive collection of great art in storage is like having Stokowski conduct Beethoven in an empty concert hall. It’s a missed opportunity.Soon, the University of Colorado will have the space to connect its great art with people who