Graduate Student Edition - June 7, 2022
Need something to do over the summer? From quirky roadside attractions to national parks, here are a few unique things to check out in Colorado.
Campus Community
Check out Pride Month resources
From an LGBT glossary of terms, to tips on being an ally and how to celebrate virtually in 2022, the University Libraries have put forth a resource guide for getting involved in Pride Month.
Events & Exhibits
2026 may be too late for the Colorado River Basin
Demands for water across the Colorado River Basin exceed the shrinking supply. Chronic drought, record heat, increasing aridity and rampant wildfires are diminishing the basin’s overall health and resilience. Discuss and learn more at the Colorado Law Conference on Natural Resources June 16—open to all, free for ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ students, faculty and staff.
News Headlines
Businesses need graduates who aren’t intimidated by data, says co-founder
The people at Alteryx, a software company, believe scholarships are their responsibility to help aspiring leaders develop skills for changing workplaces—which increasingly require data analysis across the board.
Associate Professor Greg Rieker to testify June 8 on methane monitoring
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder's Greg Rieker, associate professor of mechanical engineering, will testify at 8 a.m. (MDT) on June 8, in a House Science Committee hearing on efforts to monitor methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Recent doctoral student, undergrads create drag-friendly garment that changes in real time
Sarah Aguasvivas Manzano and her team are working on a wearable item for drag queens that could also help address common problems in wearable technology.
Quick evolution is helping wildlife survive, scientists find
Climate change is forcing animals to adapt—and fast. New research from a global team of researchers, including one from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder, finds that wild animals might be better equipped to deal with these changes than expected.