Faculty-Staff Edition—July 15, 2025
Ten years ago, a pioneering spacecraft flew past Pluto, sending startling images of the dwarf planet back to Earth. Current and former students at CU Boulder reflect on their time working on the mission.
Faculty Takes
Why flood prediction in the US falls short and how researchers are working to fix it
CU Boulder flood modeler Zhi Li explains why current flood warnings can leave communities unprepared—and how high-resolution forecasting and better risk communication could save lives.
Research Corner
Waleed Abdalati to testify July 16 at congressional hearing
Waleed Abdalati, a climate scientist and director of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, is scheduled to testify before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. Watch via livestream.
Gregor Henze honored as fellow for building simulation research
Gregor Henze was selected for his groundbreaking work on smart energy control systems, advanced building simulation tool and technologies that connect buildings to the power grid. He is also recognized for his global leadership in research and education.
Common sugar substitute shown to impair brain cells, boost stroke risk
New research shows that the popular sweetener erythritol, often recommended for people with obesity and diabetes, comes with health risks of its own.
Enhancing orbital safety with better space weather predictions
Anant Telikicherla is developing new instrumentation to improve the space weather forecasting of damaging solar flares.
Events & Exhibits
Mobile Food Pantry on July 24
The Mobile Food Pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff, as well as the community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Global seminar to live-cast recital July 28 from Paris
A new CU Boulder global seminar in France includes a special opportunity for local fans of the College of Music to experience a recital live-cast from Paris to Denver with digital piano technology.
Free Colorado academic standards workshops for K-12 science teachers begin this month
A new initiative from inquiryHub at CU Boulder, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Education, is offering free professional learning from July through October for K-12 Colorado science teachers interested in learning more about Colorado academic standards.
Campus Community
Wildfires, water quality, weather patterns: Scripps fellows have ambitious plans for climate reporting
The newest class of fellows at the Center for Environmental Journalism brings experience from NPR, The New York Times, National Geographic and more.