A child having their hearing tested

Photos, videos could help experts diagnose children with autism

Jan. 14, 2020

CU Boulder-developed tools provide a way of preparing children with autism spectrum disorder to get their hearing tested—saving time and a whole lot of stress.

An orrery, a type of device once used to track the movements of the planets, sitting above an infrared image of a hypothetical "protoplanetary" disk that may have divided the solar system early in its history.

How the solar system got its ‘Great Divide,’ and why it matters for life on Earth

Jan. 13, 2020

Scientists have finally scaled the equivalent of the Rocky Mountain range in space.

A hard hat and a two-way radio.

Too pretty for construction? Uncovering gender bias in hiring for masculine jobs

Jan. 8, 2020

In the “beauty is beastly” effect, attractive women are less likely to be hired for masculine jobs. Recent work by Associate Professor Stefanie Johnson explored different ways to mitigate this bias.

A composite photo of the University of Colorado Law School.

Attend a congressional hearing on competition in digital markets

Jan. 8, 2020

The University of Colorado Law School will host a field hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law on Friday, Jan. 17. The hearing will address online platforms and market power.

CU Boulder Playback Ensemble rehearses for upcoming workshops in Paonia.

In the hands of these actors, theater builds bridges

Jan. 3, 2020

The CU Boulder Playback Ensemble is helping communities navigate divisive topics through a form of improvisational theater, and heads to Paonia this month.

Shot of Colorado capitol building.

Colorado business confidence rebounds to start 2020

Jan. 2, 2020

Colorado business leaders’ optimism improved in the latest edition of the CU Boulder’s Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI).

An illustration of cells inside a blood vessel

Fluid dynamics research could pave way for pill replacement to intravenous injections

Dec. 30, 2019

The way nutrients and drugs move within the body has more in common with space-bound rockets and jets than you might think.

A ball of cotton candy floating in space

Behold the super-puffs: Planets as fluffy as cotton candy

Dec. 19, 2019

Researchers have taken the closest look yet at the Kepler 51 star system, home to the lowest-density planets ever discovered.

Presenter gives Ed Talk on stage

Latest Ed Talks videos, stories explore vulnerabilities, re-humanization in education

Dec. 19, 2019

At this fall series hosted by the School of Education, we learned about leaning into the discomfort of learning, re-humanizing education and more. Check out the updated video gallery.

Kayleigh Esswein

New 1-year master’s plus teacher licensure model appeals as an equity-forward, immersive program

Dec. 19, 2019

From her first course in education, Kayleigh Esswein was hooked. She always knew she wanted to teach and viewed teaching as a means for addressing educational inequities. Esswein is part of an inaugural cohort of master's students.

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