Graduate Student Edition - Dec. 22, 2023
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Meet the public safety position finalists in early January
CU Boulder Chief Operating Officer Patrick O’Rourke announced three finalists for the position of associate vice chancellor for public safety. Review the candidates’ bios and register to attend the forums, which will take place Jan. 9, 10, 11.
Outstanding Dissertation Award winner explores ‘fascinating world of tiny-scale flows’
Gesse Roure received the College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstanding Dissertation Award for his dissertation, “Microhydrodynamics of Droplets and Particles: Applications in Microfluidics and Agglomeration.”
Hickenlooper discusses quantum computing, economic boost at JILA visit
In a significant visit to JILA, Sen. John Hickenlooper discussed the transformative potential of quantum computing on Colorado’s economy, job industry and educational sector. The visit underscored the state’s growing prominence in the quantum technology landscape.
Crunching numbers isn’t enough; you also have to explain results
CU Boulder researcher Eric Vance recently won the W.J. Dixon Award for Excellence in Statistical Consulting, in recognition of his work to help statisticians and data scientists become better communicators.
Research Updates
Even after 180 years, ‘A Christmas Carol’ is no humbug
CU Boulder Victorian literature scholars discuss why Charles Dickens’ classic is still retold and probably will be retold in Christmases yet to come.
US utilities on track to be 100% renewable by 2060
A CU Boulder study led by undergraduate Grace Kroeger found in states with and without aggressive goals, utilities plan to drop fossil fuels.