Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 30, 2022
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CU Boulder commercialization drives $8B impact nationwide
Commercialization activities led by Venture Partners at CU Boulder had an economic impact of $8 billion nationally and $5.2 billion in the state of Colorado over the last five years—a four-fold increase since 2019—according to a new report from the Leeds School of Business.
Save the date: CU Social Justice Summit coming Jan. 31
The daylong summit, hosted by CU Boulder for the four-campus CU system, will feature discussions centered on strengthening our diverse democracy and creating a more just and inclusive world. Learn more and propose a session.
CIRES director to testify on the critical role of Earth observation satellite data
Waleed Abdalati will testify before the Subcommittee on Space and Science in a hearing convened by Sen. John Hickenlooper, titled “Landsat at 50 & the Future of U.S. Satellite-based Earth Observation.”Tune in on Dec. 1.
Get your green holiday gift guide here
The holidays can be a time of celebration and connection with friends and family, often with the tradition of exchanging gifts. Here are a few things to consider for a more affordable and sustainable holiday season.
Coming soon: Opt to receive emergency alerts in Spanish, Chinese and more
CU Boulder employees will soon be able to receive certain emergency and campus closure messages in Spanish, Chinese and Hindi. Other languages are being reviewed for compatibility with the university’s alerts system.
Research in Your Backyard
Top 4 promising solutions by sector to fight rising emissions
Mitigating climate change by significantly reducing carbon emissions this decade will require big transitions in all sectors, from energy and transportation to construction and industry. But significant reductions in global emissions are possible, experts say.
Learning from pangolins and peacocks: Researchers explore next-gen structural materials
Scientists from three countries report that materials inspired by nature could one day help engineers design new kinds of solar panels, robots and even coatings for ultra-fast jets.
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The three-day summit convenes global experts from various sectors to discuss impacts, obligations and solutions to the human-rights climate crisis.All volunteers will receive a free Right Here, Right Now T-shirt.Check out the
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Living the values of the Global Climate Summit in the face of humanitarian crisis
Panel to explore the role of leading research universities in advancing climate solutions
Climate change through a human rights lens: Photos on display Dec. 1–4
Supporting the Iranian women's revolution: A panel discussion Nov. 30