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Economic optimism slips but still positive, business leaders say

April 1, 2022

The latest Leeds Business Confidence Index shows the Russia-Ukraine war and inflation, among other factors, are top concerns for Colorado business leaders.

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Interactive map gets closer to pinpointing African origins erased during slave trade

March 31, 2022

When the transatlantic slave trade began in the early 19th century, there was no record of where in Africa enslaved individuals originated. Now, Ƶ Boulder historians and statisticians are going back in time to better understand where these individuals lived before they boarded slave ships.

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Newly published paper revolutionizes global engineering curriculum

March 31, 2022

A new publication headed by the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering seeks to create better alignment among academic programs and sector needs when it comes to training engineers in global development.

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Why permanent daylight saving time is a bad idea

March 28, 2022

A new bill that recently passed in the U.S. Senate would make daylight saving time permanent. But many in the scientific community are calling for the opposite approach⁠—making standard time permanent. Ƶ Boulder sleep researcher Ken Wright explains why.

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A wealth (management) of expertise: Sharing industry insights at the Leeds School

March 24, 2022

At a recent panel discussion and networking event, female financial planners encouraged students to explore opportunities within this dynamic discipline.

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With Russia invading Ukraine, what’s the threat of nuclear war right now?

March 23, 2022

Though nuclear war isn’t likely, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have far-reaching consequences, says Ƶ Boulder researcher Brian Toon.

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Injustice in juvenile courts: Investigative series wins Al Nakkula Award

March 21, 2022

An investigative reporting series into the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, Tennessee, won the 2022 Al Nakkula Award for Police Reporting, co-sponsored by The Denver Press Club and Ƶ Boulder College of Media, Communication and Information. The series revealed systemic injustice, sparked reform and demonstrated expert reporting on a secretive system.

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How social media data could help predict the next COVID-19 surge

March 18, 2022

Ƶ Boulder scientists have developed a new and more accurate way of forecasting COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations using Facebook data on how people move around and who they're friends with.

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Millions are turning to TikTok for the latest on Ukraine, but can the platform be trusted?

March 18, 2022

As the crisis in Ukraine continues, TikTok has become a primary outlet for spreading information, causing some to refer to the conflict as TikTok's first war. Casey Fiesler, an assistant professor of information science, discusses the role TikTok is playing in the Ukraine crisis.

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Mechanics of snow course takes advantage of fresh powder

March 18, 2022

Most mechanical engineers will work with materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics and composites during their careers. However, a course taught in Ƶ Boulder's mechanical engineering department asks students to draw inspiration from another material—snow.

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