Community Edition - Nov. 27, 2018
Discover What's Here
CU rockets: The heroes of future NASA missions
In this free CU on the Weekend lecture on Dec.1, Kevin France will give an overview of recent discoveries in extrasolar planets and how CU Boulder is leading the way in studying these planets.
CU Presents: Canadian Brass on Dec. 17
Welcome the Christmas season with a performance of lively carols and other holiday favorites by the world's most famous brass quintet.
Distinguished research lecturer to share groundbreaking GPS work
Kristine Larson, who was bestowed one of the most esteemed honors by faculty upon faculty, will deliver a distinguished lecture, "GPS can't do that, can it?" on Dec. 5. Registration is requested.
Research in Your Backyard
What makes the world's fastest shoe so fast? New study provides insight
New biomechanics research uncovers how Nike's Vaporfly 4% shoe helps athletes topple world records and eye the two-hour marathon.
New fingertip sensors to help veterans feel through their prosthetics
Engineers are designing new sensors for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs project to create prosthetic limbs with a sense of touch.
Small satellites tackle big scientific questions
Two CubeSats designed by the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) will launch later this month to investigate the physics of the sun and its impact on life on Earth.
In Focus
Jamie Principato designs instruments for particle astrophysics, and she's inviting students from physics, astrophysics, engineering physics and computer science with interest in research to join her.