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Late bedtimes, light at night could turn your kid into a 'night owl'

Feb. 27, 2017

CU Boulder scientists have found that 4- and 5-year-olds who go to bed later and are exposed to brighter nighttime light experience delays in their biological clock, which could lead to night-owl schedules and associated health problems.

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Grand Challenge: Exploring the power of cloud computing for research partnerships

Feb. 27, 2017

Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation Terri Fiez has selected a team to explore how research computing on the cloud might benefit CU Boulder and its partners in the future, especially in terms of multidisciplinary collaboration.

the Soberanes fire in California

Humans have dramatically increased extent, duration of wildfire season

Feb. 27, 2017

Humans have dramatically increased the spatial and seasonal extent of wildfires across the U.S. in recent decades and ignited more than 840,000 blazes over a 21-year period, according to new University of Colorado Boulder-led research.

WASH Symposium 2017

WASH Symposium to address global access to drinking water, sanitation facilities

Feb. 27, 2017

The 2017 Colorado WASH Symposium will gather industry leaders in Boulder on March 7 and 8 to discuss the challenges of improving global access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities.

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College of Music considering new degree in music, tech and media

Feb. 27, 2017

On the heels of its strategic planning process and the announcement of the music+ campaign, the College of Music next fall will unveil a new interdisciplinary program in partnership with several other colleges on campus. Meet the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree with an Emphasis in Media and Technology Studies.

Eklund Opera students perform Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'

Eklund Opera to perform Mozart's timeless tale 'The Magic Flute'

Feb. 24, 2017

The Eklund Opera season continues with Mozart’s "The Magic Flute," one of the most beloved and widely performed operas in the world. The family-friendly hit comes to Macky Auditorium March 17 through 19.

Alter/Altar performers Arneshia Williams and Gwen Ritchie

Alter/Altar showcases grad student choreography

Feb. 24, 2017

In the joint concert Alter/Altar, CU Boulder dance students Arneshia Williams and Gwen Ritchie will perform original pieces focused on improvisation (alter) and spiritual expression (altar).

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Two distinguished professors recognized as top inventors

Feb. 24, 2017

University of Colorado Boulder Distinguished Professors Leslie Leinwand and Chris Bowman have been named fellows of the nonprofit National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

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Panel to speak on unexpected results of the 2016 elections

Feb. 24, 2017

In the March 2 event “The 2016 Elections: What Just Happened?” four political scientists will offer insight on the unexpected results of the 2016 elections and what we can learn from them.

Professor Kristine Larson

Larson awarded honorary doctorate for groundbreaking GPS research

Feb. 24, 2017

CU Boulder aerospace professor Kristine Larson has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, for her groundbreaking research using GPS signals.

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