Biorenewable, biodegradable plastic alternative synthesized by CSU chemists
Publishing in Nature Communications, the team led by Professor of Chemistry Eugene Chen describes synthesis of a polymer called P3HB.
LATEST HEADLINES
Antarctic ice sheet is melting, but rising bedrock below could slow it down
Professor Rick Aster is studying the remote West Antarctic Ice Sheet, which is susceptible to collapse.
Study finds U.S. oil and gas methane emissions 60 percent higher than EPA reports
The Environmental Defense Fund-led study integrates over half a decade of research by a community of scientists, including CSU researchers.
Native American high school students gather for annual Native Education Forum
Native American high school students will gather at CSU to research Indigenous issues and prepare for the college application process during the annual Native Education Forum, June 18-23.
The new normal? Drought fuels 2018 fire season
Fire scientist Tony Cheng describes the energy release component of flammable fuels.
CSU hosts LDZ Youth Legislative Session, inspiring top Latino high school students
For the 29th year, National Hispanic Institute will bring students from across the nation for a week of leadership learning.
Canvas Stadium, agreement with credit union formalized
CSU and Canvas Credit Union have formalized the partnership that established Canvas Stadium and Sonny Lubick Field.
Want to be Cool? Help kids via CSU's backpack program
School is Cool is seeking donations, volunteers for its annual backpack push.
Synthetic biologists get $1.7 million to engineer world's strongest biomaterial
Synthetic biologists are attempting to manufacture sporopollenin in the lab using plants, and to control its properties using gene circuits.
CSU expands annual summer camp that introduces girls to construction industry
A Colorado State University summer camp intended to help high school girls picture themselves in the male-dominated construction industry became bigger and better in its second year.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parking lots closed for maintenance
Parking lots 575 and 440 will be closed for maintenance in the coming days.
Summer Bike to Work Day set June 27
Join students, faculty and staff during the annual summer Bike to Work Day on June 27.
Kathleen Fairfax named Vice Provost for International Affairs
The current assistant vice president for international affairs and outreach at South Dakota State University will begin her duties at the end of August.
Summer SOURCE email schedule
SOURCE going half-time for the summer.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
How can a baby have three parents?
Jennifer Barfield explains the concept of mitochondrial replacement.
Trump scorns U.S. media, but just try being a journalist in North Korea or Mexico
As I tell my students, the U.S. press system has its faults, but they probably won’t have to worry about being threatened, jailed or killed for doing their jobs.
How far away was that lightning?
Does counting really get you a good estimate for how far away the lightning is? Is this one of those old wives’ tales, or is it actually based on science?
Satellite imagery is revolutionizing the world. But should we always trust what we see?
As satellite images become more ubiquitous, we should reflect on where they come from, how they are created, and the purpose for their use.
STATE YOUR PURPOSE
Help Fort Collins restaurants feed hungry students
On June 13, Smokin’ Fins Fort Collins will add their support to Rams Against Hunger by donating 10 percent of total sales to the program.
Passion for interior design program inspires donor
Carla Dore, ’83, president and CEO of Workplace Resource, is enthusiastic about supporting students at Colorado State University.
CSU's 100-year-old cannon off to the beauty shop
CSU's beloved cannon is getting a facelift.
Social work professor endows scholarship for doctoral students
Vicky Buchan, professor emerita in the CSU School of Social Work, has created a scholarship specifically to assist students who are pursuing a Ph.D.
RAM FAMILY
In memory: Ian Orme
Ian Michael Orme, age 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, June 19, while at his summer home in Onchiota, New York.
Astronaut alum Lindgren donates CSU shirt he wore in space
Colorado State University alumnus and astronaut Kjell Lindgren has donated a CSU T-shirt he wore on the International Space Station to the university.
National organization honors CSU student for creating Ram Recovery Program
Ashley Wheeler, a graduate student in the Marriage and Family Therapy master’s program, has been named Student of the Year by the Association of Recovery in Higher Education for her initiative to create CSU’s first student recovery program.
Employee Appreciation Board recognizes San Luis Valley Research Center employees
The San Luis Valley Research Center was recognized by the Employee Appreciation Board for minimizing wind damage.
Exchange scholar from Ghana visits CSU and U.S. for the first time
Bismark Danyo, an exchange scholar from Ghana and guide for the Learn and Serve study abroad program, is visiting CSU and the U.S. for the first time.
Employee Appreciation Board recognizes Student Resolution Center staff
On May 10 the EAB recognized the Student Resolution Center and thanked its staff for a job well done.
Director of U.S. military research visits infectious disease, energy, computer vision labs
Steven Walker, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, toured several research spaces during a May 31 public visit to campus.
Is bad posture damaging your health?
As the number of people using computers, handheld devices and audio devices increases, so should our knowledge of the ways in which prolonged usage may be affecting our health.
‘Take It or Leave It’ diverts student items away from landfill
A great team effort by many CSU and local nonprofit volunteers helped continue the CSU sustainability tradition of keeping leftover student items out of the landfill during residence hall move-out.
2018 Colorado Book Awards honors four CSU faculty and alumni
CSU faculty and alumni won in four of the 14 categories for the 2018 Colorado Book Awards.
EVENTS
Strange Americans to perform in Lagoon Summer Concert Series June 27
Colorado band Strange Americans will perform in the Lagoon Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, June 27, at 6 p.m.
Off the Hook Arts' SummerFest 2018 examines climate change June 24 to July 20
Off the Hook Arts, now in its seventh season, will take a deep and thoughtful look at climate change and its impact on the planet over the next month by bringing together music, visual arts and science in the form of concerts, lectures, films, art exhibitions and STEAM-based educational events for all ages.
Twilight Garden Series offers three summer programs for gardeners
Topics of interest to Front Range gardeners are the focus of the 2018 Twilight Garden Series, which will feature three informative presentations in June.
Mindfulness group research study starting June 13
Mindfulness interventions have been shown to reduce anxiety, improve stress management, improve sleep, and increase self-compassion and acceptance.