Graduate Student Edition - Dec. 9, 2022
Campus Community
10 things to do this weekend: Season of Light, ENVD open house, more
As finals begin this weekend, take breaks where you can with a screening of “Don’t Worry Darling,” an art and mindfulness practice, Breakfast for Dinner, holiday rock ’n’ roll, a comedic take on Earth and space science and more.
In Case You Missed It
Staying or going: Winter break reminders
Many campus services will be reduced throughout winter break, and most academic and administrative offices will be closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1. Whether you live on or off campus, are staying in Boulder or heading out of town, take a moment to review some reminders.
3 tips to help you start your industry job search
Whether you are in the middle of your graduate program or starting your final semester, check out these tips to help keep your industry job search on track.
Exhibit to showcase solutions for sustainable future; Open house Dec. 9
Environmental Design students at CU Boulder partnered with Firefly Handmade Market to exhibit and sell sustainable products that tell a larger story about the need for action now to fight climate change.
Research in Your Backyard
What stress does to your brain, and what future remedies could look like
Neuroscientists at CU Boulder have discovered that a specific type of brain cell could be a key player in making you feel the negative impacts of stress.
CU scientists shine light on what comes up when you flush
Germophobes, brace yourselves. A team of CU Boulder engineers has revealed how tiny water droplets, invisible to the naked eye, are rapidly ejected into the air when a public restroom toilet is flushed. The research also provides a methodology to help reduce this exposure risk.
What happens to spacecraft when they hit Earth's atmosphere at 25,000 mph?
The historic spacecraft soon hit Earth's atmosphere flying at speeds of almost 25,000 mph. CU Boulder aerospace engineer Iain Boyd breaks down what will happen to the capsule, and how NASA will keep it safe on reentry.
On economy, Colorado will lead in 2023 but headwinds threaten
The annual Leeds Economic Outlook Forum showcased the state’s strengths, predicting Colorado's job growth will continue to outpace U.S. average.