Community Edition - Dec. 12, 2017

ATLAS Institute researchers have developed a suite of novel tools that enable middle-school students to quickly create networks, connect devices, invent apps and design wearable technology.
Research in Your Backyard
Understanding megafires: The biggest, most destructive fires on Earth
In a book adaptation for the Coloradan, Michael Kodas describes how a tiny blaze sparked his enduring curiosity about wildfire, a phenomenon that has grown much worse especially in the American West.
CU alumnus, Pixar consultant: 'Bring on the female superheroes!'
Media studies alumnus Christopher Bell studies race and gender issues in relationship to children's media and toys. As a consultant for Pixar, he recently advised on the blockbuster film, "Coco."
Global wind energy to shift southward in years to come
The rapidly growing wind energy industry may be challenged by changes in locations of wind resources due to climate change.
Discover What's Here
Let Fiske's galactic odyssey take you far, far away
Fly around our solar system on a grand tour of the planets, then sit back and relax with laser fun and galactic tunes for the whole family at this Fiske Planetarium show Dec. 16.
Student projects revitalizing University Hill the focus of Dec. 15 open house
More than 150 environmental design and environmental studies students contributed ideas to the city of Boulder for the University Hill area. Their work will be on display at a Dec. 15 open house.
In Focus

Art and Rural Environments Field School is designed for students interested in exploring the unique relationship between art and the Western American environment.
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