Community Edition - May 7, 2023
Read words of wisdom from some of the many talented and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventures. As they become Forever Buffs, they leave their inspirational legacies—with advice and reflection—for those who follow.
Discover What's Here
Honor CU Boulder’s newest graduates at commencement on May 11
The extended campus community is invited to join in celebration of the class of 2023. Read Folsom Field clear bag, safety and concessions info, as well as parking info, and get ready for the big day, which will include remarks from university leaders and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, awards, the Norlin charge and more.
In Focus
4 things everyone should know about xylazine
On May 2, the city of Boulder issued a press release to notify residents that xylazine is being distributed in Boulder County's illicit drug supply. Here are four things everyone should know about xylazine.
9 easy snack ideas to try this week
Feeling short on time? Check out these quick and easy snacks to stay fueled, full and focused throughout the day.
Research in Your Backyard
Does the sweet seduction of flavored tobacco make quitting harder?
A study led by a CU Boulder researcher finds that flavored tobacco products reduce the likelihood of cessation later, but researchers say more investigation is needed.
Fact or fiction? New sci-fi series Extrapolations explores a climate-changed future
Black Mirror meets Don’t Look Up in Apple TV’s dystopian drama about living through climate change impacts. Not for the faint of heart, Extrapolations depicts a future with rising temperatures, sea levels and global tensions—all mostly within the realm of possibility, according to CU experts.
Kombucha chic: How one student uses microbes, and time, to grow her own clothes
Biodesign researcher Fiona Bell says that anyone, anywhere can grow their own clothing right from their kitchens. You start by brewing a batch of kombucha.
Machine learning helps scientists identify the environmental preferences of microbes
Researchers have figured out a way to predict bacteria’s environmental pH preferences from a quick look at their genomes, using machine learning. Led by experts at CU Boulder, the new approach promises to help guide ecological restoration efforts, agriculture and even the development of health-related probiotics.