Community Edition - May 12, 2020
Discover What's Here
COVID-19 community testing to continue at CU Boulder through May
Through a partnership with the Colorado Emergency Operations Center, King Soopers is extending free COVID-19 drive-thru testing on university campuses, including CU Boulder's East Campus, through May.
Join the commencement livestream on May 16
Although we wish we could celebrate in person this spring, we’re still going to celebrate together virtually. Join CU Boulder for commencement 2020 via a livestream ceremony at noon on Saturday, May 16.
Families, kids: Experience world-class science from home
CIRES is hosting science webinars, interactive resources for young, inquiring minds. The biweekly virtual events are led by CIRES and NOAA scientists covering a variety of engaging research topics.
PhET simulations keep students engaged while learning science remotely
CU Boulder’s PhET Interactive Simulations are providing critical support to teachers, students and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help illustrate 'Hamlet for Kids'
Hey, kids! The Colorado Shakespeare Festival needs your help illustrating a sometimes sad, sometimes silly children's version of Hamlet. Submit your drawings by May 15.
School of Education coming together with resources and support for the education community
From self-care webinars and remote teaching resources to support for student teachers, the School of Education community is coming together to support and uplift one another. This ever-evolving webpage features just some of the resources and stories of inspiration.
Research in Your Backyard
Environmental engineering researchers study airborne coronavirus disinfection
Professor Mark Hernandez’s team will be testing how well common air disinfectants—including the “foggers” that spray peroxides, chlorine derivatives and surfactants—work against viruses closely related to COVID-19.
These 4 archetypes are shaping the way brands communicate during the coronavirus crisis
Inspired by a European agency analysis, Associate Professor Kelty Logan has compiled a framework based on American consumers and brands. She identified four brand archetypes: the warrior, the jester, the common man and the innocent victim.
We’re hard-wired for longing, new study suggests
A new brain imaging study of prairie voles—which are among only about 5% of mammalian species besides humans who are monogamous—found that when it comes to forming bonds, longing may be as important as being together. The study also sheds light on why it's so hard to social distance, and could lead to new therapies for conditions like autism and depression.
In Focus
Read words of wisdom from just a few of the many talented, motivated and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventure. Congratulations, Buffs! You are an inspiration.