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Explore academic and professional pathways with the Center for Teaching & Learning

Feb. 16, 2021

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars can explore academic and non-academic career options at a series of events this semester.

Dean of Students JB Banks

The dean’s list of advice: Being kind to ourselves and others

Feb. 15, 2021

Instead of focusing time and energy on what’s not going well for us, focusing instead on kindness can help us release attitudes of entitlement, dismay or frustration and express gratitude. Dean of Students JB Banks offers some ways to do this.

Morgan Klaus Scheuerman

How computers see us: Doctoral student working to curb discrimination by artificial intelligence

Feb. 15, 2021

Facial recognition technology is now embedded in everything from our phones and computers to surveillance systems at the mall and airport. But it tends to misidentify certain populations and can be used to discriminate. Microsoft Research Fellow Morgan Klaus Scheuerman wants to change that.

Dean of Students JB Banks

The dean’s list of advice: 3 things to know before returning to campus

Jan. 29, 2021

We are excited to welcome students back to campus, with in-person classes beginning Feb. 15. We’ve been working hard to provide a positive experience as we continue to navigate changes with the pandemic. Read more from Dean of Students JB Banks.

Dean of Students JB Banks

The dean’s list of advice: Starting a new semester

Jan. 13, 2021

Whether you are returning for the spring or you are just beginning your journey at CU Boulder, I am happy to welcome you to a new semester!

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How a simple smell test could curb COVID-19 and help reopen the economy

Dec. 9, 2020

A new mathematical modeling study by CU Boulder scientists suggests a simple scratch-and-sniff test could play an important role in screening for COVID-19. An alumnus has already invented a 50-cent test that interfaces with a smartphone app, and more research is underway.

JB Banks

The dean’s list of advice: Winter break

Dec. 2, 2020

Be proud of the work you’ve done to finish strong, Buffs! And after finals next week, it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break. Dean of Students JB Banks offers tips for a restful, safe winter break.

JB Banks

The dean’s list of advice: Maintaining motivation

Nov. 18, 2020

The finish line is in sight, and JB Banks—dean of students and associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs—has some advice to help you make it through the end of the semester.

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Parental restrictions on childhood tech use have few lasting effects

Nov. 17, 2020

New research shows parental restrictions have few lasting effects on a child's tech use in young adulthood. Also, college students use more tech than they ever have in their lives or ever want to again.

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Center for Leadership to offer capstone in wilderness leadership

Oct. 30, 2020

CU Boulder's new Center for Leadership is offering a spring wilderness leadership capstone course for the Leadership Studies Minor.

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