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- Mesa Quantum, a CU Boulder spinout and leader in quantum sensing, recently announced $3.7 million in seed funding and a $1.9 million grant from SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force. Both investments are fueling the company’s drive toward commercializing chip-scale quantum sensors.
- Environmental designer Kevin Krizek shares how systemic barriers and status-quo planning have led many cities to revert to car-dominated designs five years after the pandemic.
- A new CU Boulder study unravels a decades-old mystery around an enigmatic enzyme—a cancer driver known as CDK7.
- New research reveals that second-screening—using a phone, tablet or laptop while watching TV—can enhance your experience and boost social connections.
- At its February meeting, the campus Sustainability Leadership Team discussed planning for Vice Chancellor Andrew Mayock’s first three months at CU Boulder, upcoming sustainability projects and an opportunity with the Carnegie Foundation.
- A CU Boulder doctoral student’s paper argues that the hit film “Barbie” exemplifies “masculinity without patriarchy” in media.
- The Department of Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering recently volunteered at a science fair and engaged with middle and high school students with hands-on activities such as building paper circuits and changing LED colors. The event sparked curiosity and excitement, inspiring the next generation of engineers.
- This year’s cohort includes 14 faculty members from departments and research institutes spanning the campus. The program supports faculty in achieving their research and innovation goals and promotes collaboration through tailored training, experiential learning and leadership development opportunities.
- CU Boulder researcher Eva Pietri studies how stories can help address gender bias and create inclusivity.
- Many Native American traditions in the American West place animals like bison or horses at the center of their spirituality and view them as relatives.