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Sanctuary brims with happy tales (and tails)

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:22:26 +0000

Sanctuary brims with happy tales (and tails) Megan M Rogers Fri, 12/12/2025 - 09:22

Tails of Two Cities Sanctuary, founded and run by CU Boulder alum Jess Osborne and her husband, CU Boulder Professor Myles Osborne, gives unwanted or neglected animals a safe, comfortable forever home.

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Why Skinner Myers isn't chasing Hollywood glory

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:21:08 +0000

Why Skinner Myers isn't chasing Hollywood glory Megan M Rogers Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:21

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

Skinner Myers, a CU Boulder Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts assistant professor, is finding success as an independent filmmaker.

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Glaciologist featured in new coloring book to inspire future STEM leaders

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:31:49 +0000

Glaciologist featured in new coloring book to inspire future STEM leaders Megan M Rogers Wed, 12/10/2025 - 14:31

Just in time for the holiday season, a new children’s coloring book is offering a unique, hands-on way for young girls and boys to explore the world of science, featuring a prominent glaciologist from CU Boulder.

Alison Banwell, a research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), is one of the "Extraordinary Women" highlighted in a new book designed to showcase female role models across various fields, particularly in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Banwell, who specializes in the study of glaciers, said the opportunity was an unexpected but welcome surprise.

“Me?! In a coloring book? Why?” Banwell recalled thinking when first presented with the idea. “But also, I thought, this sounds like a cool opportunity to do some important research-related outreach as well to help inspire girls to picture themselves in STEM careers, too.

The coloring page dedicated to Banwell depicts her in her element: rugged field gear, expertly drilling a deep hole into the dense Antarctic ice. This particular image, which is based on a photograph taken on the McMurdo Ice Shelf, captures a key aspect of her work.

"In my coloring page, I’m drilling a deep hole into glacier ice to install a long aluminum pole," Banwell explained. "We mount geophysical instruments on these poles—such as high-precision GPS units, weather stations and time-lapse cameras—to measure how the glacier moves and changes over time, particularly in response to climate change."

The collaboration came about after the book’s author, whom Banwell did not know previously, discovered her on LinkedIn a few years ago. The connection initially led to an interview for a podcast series focused on "extraordinary women," which later evolved into the coloring book feature.

For Banwell, the decision to participate was driven by a powerful desire to increase the visibility of women in polar science.

"I chose to participate because one of the most meaningful ways to encourage girls of all backgrounds to pursue STEM is by providing visible role models," she said. "In Antarctic field research, female leadership is still relatively rare, so I feel it’s important for girls to see that women can and do lead world-class science in polar environments as well as others."

Research has shown that girls' engagement in STEM subjects, and later women’s participation in STEM careers, often declines with age. Banwell hopes this fun, educational book can help counteract that trend.

"I hope that being part of this book helps to spark that curiosity and confidence in the next generation," she concluded.

The coloring book, suitable for kids aged 3–12, is available now, providing a perfect gift to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and adventurers this holiday season.

Just in time for the holiday season, a new children's coloring book is offering a unique, hands-on way to explore the world of science, featuring Alison Banwell, a prominent glaciologist from CU Boulder.

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Copyright, AI and unlocking scholarly publishing with Casey Fiesler

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:51:54 +0000

The University Libraries asked Associate Professor Casey Fiesler to help explore copyright and artificial intelligence in scholarly publishing.

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Where innovation meets the end zone: CU Boulder honors faculty in game-day spotlight

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:15:55 +0000

Where innovation meets the end zone: CU Boulder honors faculty in game-day spotlight Megan M Rogers Tue, 11/18/2025 - 13:15

This fall, CU Boulder has been shining a spotlight on a different kind of champion: the End Zone Innovator. At each home football game, one faculty member is honored.

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Meet the scientist who stumbled into the cold—and stayed

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:52:20 +0000

Meet the scientist who stumbled into the cold—and stayed Megan M Rogers Tue, 11/18/2025 - 09:52

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

John Cassano, a professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, lead scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Center and fellow at CIRES, recently returned from his 15th research trip to Antarctica.

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Introducing Sam Sohn, new CIEST director

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:51:23 +0000

Introducing Sam Sohn, new CIEST director Megan M Rogers Tue, 10/21/2025 - 06:51

College of Engineering and Applied Science

In today's AI-driven era, success depends less on what you know and more on how you use it, says Sam Sohn, the new director of Center for Infrastructure, Energy, and Space Testing. At the center, students gain practical, hands-on experience applying science and engineering to real-world challenges.

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Voices of CIRES: Jen Kay

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:27:13 +0000

Voices of CIRES: Jen Kay Megan M Rogers Wed, 09/24/2025 - 09:27

CIRES

Learn more about the skilled and talented researchers at CIRES, who "do it all." Split between 10 departments at CU Boulder and a variety of labs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the work CIRES researchers do is essential to society. In this issue, learn about Professor Jen Kay.

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When the microbiome is a family matter

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:35:05 +0000

When the microbiome is a family matter Megan M Rogers Fri, 09/19/2025 - 11:35

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

CU Boulder researcher Jessica Finlay wrote and recently published a book with her father about how microbes unlock whole-body health.

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Archivist involved in new standards for Indigenous knowledge in archival collections

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:07:42 +0000

Archivist involved in new standards for Indigenous knowledge in archival collections Megan M Rogers Tue, 09/16/2025 - 14:07

Megan Friedel, assistant professor and lead archivist of the University Libraries, discusses her involvement in the Society of American Archivists Archival Repatriation Committee and standards for integrating culturally responsive care and long-term relationship building with Indigenous communities into standard archival practices.

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