Student Edition - March 24, 2022
News Headlines
Mechanics of snow course takes advantage of fresh powder
Most mechanical engineers will work with materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics and composites during their careers. However, a course taught in CU Boulder's mechanical engineering department asks students to draw inspiration from another material—snow.
How social media data could help predict the next COVID-19 surge
CU 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.
Injustice in juvenile courts: Investigative series wins Al Nakkula Award
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 CU Boulder College of Media, Communication and Information. The series revealed systemic injustice, sparked reform and demonstrated expert reporting on a secretive system.
Campus Community
Multidisciplinary teams compete for venture funding at cross-campus collaboration prize night
On March 14, great minds met to create the next innovation for this year's cross-campus student ventures. Made up of team members from multiple CU Boulder academic areas, multi-disciplinary success rang true at the New Venture Challenge cross-campus collaboration prize night.
Athletics News
Cliff Branch finally gets the call: Pro football hall of fame
University of Colorado Athletic Hall-of-Famer Cliff Branch finally had his dream come true, posthumously, as he was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame—class of 2022. The induction will take place in Canton, Ohio, in August.
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