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Community Edition - Feb. 28, 2021

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Steven Chu

Lecture March 4 to feature former Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

Lectures & Presentations Events & Exhibits
Join the Getches-Wilkinson Center at Colorado Law for "Climate Change and Innovative Paths to a Sustainable Future" with Steven Chu—part of the Schultz Lecture in Energy series.
The US flag flies in front of the University Memorial Center. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

Memories of Service/Visions for the Future—Join the series

General Events & Exhibits
Through interviews with CU student veterans, this series is designed to reflect the stories of young people who are wise beyond their years—students with intense curiosity and compelling ambitions. The next discussion will be on March 5.
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Virtual Conference on World Affairs to tackle racism, Generation Z, healthcare and more

Conferences Events & Exhibits
CWA will return virtually April 5–11 for its 73rd year. Among 29 events, the 2021 lineup will feature dialogue on a variety of topics including this year’s conference themes: racism in the U.S., healthcare and Generation Z.
student wearing mask on campus

New master’s in data science emphasizes interdisciplinarity, residential and Coursera degrees

Academics Campus Community
CU Boulder’s new master’s in data science emphasizes all aspects of the field, including ethical considerations, communication and application knowledge, along with statistics and computer science.

Research in Your Backyard

A nurse gives a woman a vaccine shot in the shoulder.

If I get the shot, can I still get COVID-19? Answers to common vaccine questions

Health & Society Faculty in Focus News Headlines Campus Community
As supply increases, so do questions about how the COVID-19 vaccines work and what they do and don’t do. We caught up with Professor Matt McQueen, director of epidemiology, for answers.
A woman at the computer with her baby on her lap

Why do men publish more papers than women? Motherhood plays key role

Health & Society News Headlines
In the years after female faculty members have children, their productivity––in terms of papers published––drops 20 percent. Male faculty see no such decline. Researchers say different roles in parenting are likely to blame and the gap could have long-term impacts on higher education.
Icy power lines

What went wrong with Texas’ power grid? A Q&A with CU Boulder experts

Science & Technology Faculty in Focus News Headlines Campus Community
Millions of residents lost heat and power as energy grids failed when sub-zero temperatures and snowfall swept across Texas. Energy grid experts Kyri Baker and Bri-Mathias Hodge discuss how this happened and how to prevent future disasters.
A white wolf walks through trees

Will bringing wolves back change Colorado?

Climate & Environment News Headlines
In November 2020, Colorado citizens narrowly passed a ballot initiative to reintroduce gray wolves to the state by the end of 2023. What could Proposition 114 could mean in the next few years for the state? We spoke with our own ecological expert to find out.

In Focus

David Brooks and chancellor

How to live a richer life and build community: A conversation with David Brooks

Mind & Body Campus Community
Whether it’s addressing a personal crisis or a nation in turmoil, bestselling author and social commentator David Brooks shared personal stories and bits of wisdom in a recent conversation with Chancellor Phil DiStefano. Here are some key takeaways.
Esther Perel

A conversation with modern relationship expert Esther Perel

Mind & Body Campus Community
Following her virtual talk at CU Boulder, psychotherapist, award-winning podcast host and bestselling author Esther Perel offers advice and opinions on topics ranging from relationships in the pandemic era to tips for entering a first serious relationship.
A Protect Our Herd–face covering required sign at the entrance of Farrand Field

COVID-19 campus updates: Feb. 25 edition

Safety Campus Community
Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates. In this issue: Campus receives update on the summer and fall terms; data to become available on number of campus vaccinations; and more.

What We're Reading

Clinician to respond with CUPD officers to calls involving mental health crises

State of the Campus: Fiscal resilience

Celebrating a lineage of Black abstract art

Her father was a Tuskegee Airman. She's sharing his legacy

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