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Community Edition - April 24, 2022

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Mary Robinson

Climate justice advocate Mary Robinson tapped for keynote at inaugural climate summit

Lectures & Presentations Events & Exhibits
Mary Robinson, one of the world’s most respected advocates for climate justice and the former president of Ireland, will visit campus in December to present a keynote speech at the inaugural Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit.
A team takes a 3D scan of a Triceratops skull on display in a museum hall

CU Boulder’s beloved Triceratops returning home to Smithsonian

Science & Technology Exhibits News Headlines Events & Exhibits
The fossil skull of a Triceratops has sat on display on campus since 1981. Now, the specimen is heading back to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, where paleontologists will continue to study it to answer new questions about this fan-favorite dinosaur species.
Runners, joggers and walkers bolt from the starting line of the 2009 Memorial Day Bolder Boulder race. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

BolderBoulder 10K tradition to return May 30

General Events & Exhibits
A signature event for the campus community and beyond that culminates at CU Boulder's Folsom Field, the BolderBoulder race will return this Memorial Day after a two-year absence. Register and plan to attend this fun event for all.
People putting hands together in a circle

Finding joy in mixed company: A discussion April 26

Lectures & Presentations Events & Exhibits
Join Patty Limerick, of the Center of the American West and past Thompson Prize winner, and local author Jenny Shank for a lively discussion about how Shank’s writing career harmonizes with the mission of the center. “Mixed Company” has been named a finalist for the Colorado Book Awards.

Research in Your Backyard

people in line at airport

Should you wear a mask on a plane, bus or train when there’s no mandate? 4 essential reads

The Conversation News Headlines
Despite the halt to the federal mask mandate for mass transit, people may still choose to protect themselves. For those who do, the type of mask and how well it fits matter. CU experts Sara Sawyer, Arturo Barbachano-Guerrero and Cody Warren share on The Conversation.
ESA astronaut Alex Gerst working on the International Space Station

Developing cancer treatments in space

Health & Society Space News Headlines
CU Boulder is leading a $3.3 million project with the CU Anschutz Medical Campus and Mayo Clinic to advance stem cell research in low Earth orbit.
Rows of storage in a room holding computing technology.

CU Boulder to play leading role in $10 million cyberinfrastructure initiative

Science & Technology News Headlines
CU Boulder will lead a five-year, $10 million National Science Foundation-funded initiative to reimagine cyberinfrastructure user support services and delivery to keep pace with the evolving needs of academic scientific researchers.
A spiral channel embedded in plastic

How to print a robot from scratch: New 3D-printing approach melds solids, liquids

Science & Technology News Headlines
Engineers have developed a new way to 3D-print liquid and solid materials together, potentially leading to more dynamic and useful products—from robots to wearable electronic devices.

In Focus

Aerial view of CU Boulder South area

City flood protection project at CU Boulder South nears design milestone

Safety Campus Community
City of Boulder staff engineers say they’re close to completing the 30% design phase of the South Boulder Creek Flood Mitigation Project, a milestone that will enable the city to begin the permitting process with a number of local, state and federal agencies.
Dan Larremore

CU Boulder mathematician earns nation’s highest early-career award for COVID research

Science & Technology Celebrate News Headlines
Dan Larremore has won the Alan T. Waterman Award for his instrumental research on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and rapid testing. The prestigious award is the National Science Foundation’s highest honor for early-career scientists.
Frank Webb in Vietnam

Vietnam War veteran returns 50 years later for commencement he missed

Alumni in Focus Campus Community
Frank Webb is headed to Folsom Field to participate in something the war prevented him from doing in the 1960s—attending a commencement ceremony.
Denver, Colorado

7 things to know about the Clean Water Act after 50 years

Climate & Environment News Headlines
CU Boulder Today spoke with Mark Squillace of Colorado Law about the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and what the present and future may hold for water quality in the United States.

What We're Reading

Protect Colorado water: Steps everyone can take

New classes empower performance community to use cutting-edge technologies

US Reps. Neguse and Curtis discuss bipartisan ways to address climate change

CU Boulder, Deloitte launch Climate Innovation Collaboratory to accelerate action on climate crisis

Students in Focus

Undergrads are setting their sights for the stars

CU Naval ROTC completes sea trials exercise

Mechanical engineering students develop soft robot to improve lung examinations

Mechanical engineering students aim to make silicon wafer inspections more efficient

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