The BOLD Newsletter - Feb. 11, 2024

BOLD Tutoring is here for you this semester! Find us in the BOLD Center (ECCE 122E), Smead Aerospace Building (Second Floor R210), & Williams Village North (WVN107)!

Hours of Operation:

» BOLD Center: Monday-Thursday 10:00-6:00 & Friday 10:00-3:00
» Smead Aerospace: Monday-Thursday 10:00-5:00
» Williams Village*: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-8:00pm *Reserved for 1st and 2nd year BOLD/Goldshirt Scholars only.

Virtual tutoring is by appointment only, see the BOLD tutoring website to schedule an appointment.

The Basic Needs Center is gathering feedback to improve their programs and services for fellow Buffs. They encourage you to participate even if you haven't experienced insecurity related to housing, food or other basic needs.

Complete this survey by Feb. 21 at 11:59 p.m. and be entered to win 1 of the following giveaways. 

» $500 gift card (4) 

» Countertop Air Fryers (10) 

» On Campus Meal Swipes – 25 Meal Swipe bundles (35) 

» CU Boulder Textbook Assistance $200 (5) 

» CU Boulder SWAG Pack (T-shirt, hat, tote bag, stickers) (5) 

» Apple Airpods (5)

Survey Link

CEAS Peer Academic Coaches are current Engineering students who can help you explore learning strategies, effective scheduling, procrastination, and priority management.

Academic coach availability: Thomas on Mondays from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. and Sandra on Thursdays from 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Smead Aerospace Building, R210 (BOLD Aerospace room)

Meet the Peer Academic Coaches!

Register for a virtual mock interview with Alumni! Engineering Career Services is partnering with the University of Colorado Engineering Council and Alumni Engagement Partners to offer students an opportunity to brush up on their interview skills. This event is meant to help you navigate interviewing for a job or internship. You can sign up to speak with alumni across all majors who are working in industry! Visit Handshake to meet the alumni and reserve your mock interview slot.

Thursday, Feb. 22. 5-7 p.m., The Idea Forge, MBE 33
Join the Environmental Center and the Idea Forge to learn how to use the design thinking process to identify and solve complex challenges sustainably. Learn how to embed your designs in the circular economy to make a real impact.

Take a study break and join us for free snacks, learning and discussion! The WellCU series offers concrete skills and information about topics that are highly relevant to student health and well-being. 

Students can attend any individual session; those attending all four will receive a non-degree certificate of completion. Sessions run from 3:30-5 p.m. on Wednesdays in February 2024. Sign up here.

Topics include:

» Understanding Stress and Anxiety on Feb 14

» Bethe1to: Ask the Question on Feb 21

» Party Smart on Feb 28

For our next edition scheduled for Sun., Feb. 25, all submission items are due by 6 p.m. Wed., Feb. 21. Bonus points, if you have a story idea for us!

Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and make a lasting impact. On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 6 p.m. learn about the six service sectors and how to gain the skills and experience needed to qualify for Peace Corps service.

The Female Founders competition of the New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a multi-round entrepreneurial competition and signature program of CU Boulder’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, led in collaboration with the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship. Teams with at least one female core team member can participate in this specialty competition and win up to $5,000! Registration deadline March 13, 2024.

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards up to $15,000 to outstanding students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the fields of engineering, math, and natural or applied sciences. If you're interested, please let a BOLD pro staff member know! 
 
Nominee Requirements/Eligibility:

• Be a current sophomore or junior, defined by number of years remaining, not credit hours.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Have completed two years of full-time study at the ASF-supported/nominating school.
• Major in Natural or Applied Science, Engineering or Mathematics (biomedical research students are eligible, pre-med are not).
• Maintain full-time student status during both terms of the ASF-supported academic year.
• Have conducted a considerable amount of research in their specific field.
• GPAs should be above a 3.7.

Campus Nomination deadline: March 11, 2024. Faculty can nominate as many students as they like; the CU selection committee will choose our 4 finalists (we must have at least 8 nominees to qualify). Two of the finalists will be selected by the ASF as our next scholars. 

Buffs All In — CU Boulder’s annual giving day — returns for its second year on March 6, 2024, and we appreciate your enthusiastic support of the University's mission. Your voice as a dedicated Forever Buff has the power to mobilize your network toward a great cause.

Being an ambassador is easy! Just leverage your influence and social media to spread the word about the impact that giving can have on the future of CU Boulder.

Register to receive the official Buffs All In social media toolkit and be a part of this exciting day! Our BOLD Excellence Fund will be featured where it supports key programming areas, such as Academic Services for dedicated tutors, study sessions, and exam preparation materials, Scholarship Programs for fostering community building, meaningful programming, and hiring peer mentors and Student Societies for funding to travel to professional conferences and programming events for members.   

Become an Ambassador

The Hydro-Urban Bhaskar (HUB) research group is seeking a undergraduate student as a research assistant for summer field work on how urban development affects water resources. The starting date for this work is summer 2024 and beyond, and could start in spring 2024 depending on student availability. Field work will involve monitoring hydrologic conditions in a developing watershed in Parker, Colo. with other undergraduate & grad research assistants.

Required qualifications for this position are reliability and a valid driver’s license. Ideal (but not required) qualifications are Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering major with interest in water resources and access to a vehicle that can be driven for field work (mileage will be reimbursed), with early undergraduate students encouraged to apply.  

Preference will be given to students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in engineering. To be considered, send an email about your interest and resume to Dr. Bhaskar! 

Apply for a nine-week research program for undergraduates in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at CU Boulder. This program will prepare you for graduate study and/or a career in research through intensive practice, professional development, mentorship—and some uniquely Colorado experiences.

Apply by: February 14, 2024 at colorado.edu/chbe/summerresearch 
Session dates: June 3 to August 2, 2024
Requirements: Undergraduate students majoring in any field related to chemical and/or biological engineering—no prior experience required.
Contact: Professor Robert Davis

Highlights:
» Collaborate with top faculty on projects including biotechnology, materials and renewable energy
» $4,500 stipend + $500 travel allowance + free housing
» Weekly professional development seminars 
» End-of-summer research poster session with monetary awards
» Off-campus social events

ProReady has compiled a list of undergraduate research options both here at CU Boulder and at other universities. Many of the deadlines are in February, so don't miss your chance to engage in real-world engineering research and build your resume! 

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado, Boulder on east campus. 

The LASP Data Systems Group is seeking two undergraduate students (second year or higher preferred) to support NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) Mission's Science Data Center (SDC). Launching in 2025, the IMAP mission simultaneously investigates two of the most important issues in space physics today — the acceleration of energetic particles and interaction of the solar wind with the interstellar medium.

  Student Employment Opportunity Details

The Council on Undergraduate Research offers insights and resources for those considering a new grant-supported project or program. Access practical advice to enhance your grant-writing skills. Find the motivation and support you need to pursue funding successfully. Foster dialogue, collaboration, and networking among stakeholders, including faculty, sponsored research teams, and research officers, to strengthen grant applications and create a supportive community of grant seekers. Join a webinar to learn more from Feb. 13-16 and register by Feb. 12, 2024.