Faculty-Staff Edition - Oct. 7, 2022
Frankenstein,Ìýrocks from space,Ìýsink or swim, cumulus clouds,Ìýand the chemistry of cooking—these are just some of the science topics on tap for this semester's family-friendly CU Wizards series, led primarily by faculty.
Campus Community
Police chiefs Doreen Jokerst, Maris Herold: Investigation and communication updates
We would like to thank the community for its patience as the University Hill shooting investigation continues. Also, both our police departments are exploring ways to increase communication about significant off-campus incidents.
Faculty assembly votes to support CUSG request; hears from President Saliman
The Boulder Faculty Assembly voted to support a resolution by the student government asking the Board of Regents to rescind the right to carry a concealed weapon on all CU campuses. Also, President Todd Saliman updated the group on financial issues and statewide outreach efforts. Read more.
Teaching, clinical faculty: Workshop series to address unique career challenges
The Office of Faculty Affairs is launching a virtual workshop series designed to support early-, mid- and late-career teaching and clinical faculty. Set for Oct. 14, register for the first session on finding purpose in academic service.
3 scientists win support for high-risk, high-reward research
With awards to Lisa Hiura, Sara Sawyer and Aaron Whiteley, the National Institutes of Health has funded CU Boulder researchers’ work on mental illnesses, better HIV vaccines and improved cancer treatments.
Research in Your Backyard
Following Fiona and Ian, what’s next for hurricanes in 2022?Ìý
Two Category 4 hurricanes made landfall on U.S. coastlines within two weeks of each other in September. Kris Karnauskas explains why hurricanes form when they do and why Fiona and Ian may not be the end of this season.
Drafting can save minutes of marathoners' times, make official sub-2 possible
A first-of-its kind CU Boulder study shows that even middle-of-the-pack marathoners can shave three to five minutes off their time via drafting. It could also help world champion Eliud Kipchoge achieve the Holy Grail of running: finishing a sub-2-hour marathon at an officially sanctioned race.
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