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Professor Karl Hill

Professor Karl Hill awarded for contributions to prevention science

May 30, 2024

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder Professor and Institute of Behavioral Science Faculty Research Fellow Karl Hill received the International Collaborative Prevention Research Award at the 2024 Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting.

Clare Gallagher

Scholar has a front-row seat to the global fight against plastic pollution

May 30, 2024

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder doctoral student Clare Gallagher finds reason for hope amid the complexities of negotiations to craft a U.N. treaty addressing a worldwide crisis.

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4 ways to avoid overspending

May 30, 2024

If you struggle with shopping, overspending or living above your means, you’re not alone. Here are a few tactics to reject consumerism and stop overspending.

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Charge a laptop in a minute or an electric vehicle in 10? Supercapacitors can help

May 30, 2024

Researchers in Ankur Gupta’s lab discovered how ions move within a complex network of minuscule pores. The breakthrough could lead to the development of more efficient energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors, enabling fast charging of electric vehicles and more.

Professor Gordana Dukovic

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder scientist wins Brown Investigator Award

May 30, 2024

Chemistry Professor Gordana Dukovic has been named a 2024 Brown Investigator Award winner, a recognition that will support her research to develop new insights into solar chemistry.

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Sustainability council discusses policy, STARS at May meeting

May 30, 2024

The Campus Sustainability Executive Council discussed Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System certification and planning; policy proposals; the Climate Action Plan and more this month.

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Gov. Jared Polis signs quantum industry bill on campus

May 30, 2024

At a ceremony May 28 on the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder campus, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ushered in a new bill to support the state’s rapidly growing quantum industry.

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Prof takes part in White House, NOAA workshop on AI numerical weather prediction

May 29, 2024

Professor Amir Behzadan joined an invitation-only group of experts in Washington, D.C., to discuss artificial intelligence models in weather prediction—potentially valuable tools for alerting residents earlier, ultimately saving lives and property.

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For American Jews, interfaith weddings are a new normal—creatively weaving traditions together

May 28, 2024

A Catholic friar under the chuppah? A bride in henna and a groom in a kippah? Many Jewish interfaith couples find ways to honor both of their faiths. Read from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ expert Samira Mehta on The Conversation.

ions flowing in supercapacitor

Understanding how ions flow in, out of tiniest pores promises better energy storage devices

May 28, 2024

To model the inside of a supercapacitor, researchers had to rework a common physics law that most high school students learn. Read from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ expert Ankur Gupta on The Conversation.

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