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CSU faculty selected as senior members of National Academy of Inventors
Colorado State University faculty Dr. Dean Hendrickson and Professor Melissa Reynolds have been named as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors. The honor recognizes early career faculty, scientists and administrators who “foster a spirit of innovation within their communities and institutions while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors.”
What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them
Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; white blood cells that remove waste products and support the immune system; plasma that regulates temperature; and platelets that help with clotting.
Do you crush microbes when you step on them?
What happens when you step on bacteria? Are they squishy?
Heading to a beach this summer? Here’s how to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your trip
Arriving at the beach to find water that’s green, red or brown, and possibly foul-smelling, can instantly spoil the party.
Prescription drugs’ fine print is important – a toxicologist explains how to decode package inserts to take medications safely and increase their effectiveness
Many adults take prescription drugs, and usage rates are continually increasing.
Celebrate! Provost Awards for 2023
Since the annual Celebrate! Colorado State has grown beyond the capacity to acknowledge all award recipients at a single event, the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President is holding a separate private luncheon this year to recognize its recipients for distinguished teaching and scholarship, faculty excellence, service, advising and leadership-related awards on behalf of the academic enterprise.
Poisons are a potent tool for murder in fiction – a toxicologist explains how some dangerous chemicals kill
People have used poisons throughout history for a variety of purposes: to hunt animals for food, to treat diseases and to achieve nefarious ends like murder and assassination.
Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic – sometimes with controversial results
Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause harmful health effects, including cancer.
CSU students honored with Goldwater Scholarships
Two CSU students are recipients of the country’s top undergraduate award dedicated to fostering the next generation of research leaders in natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.
Students invited to compete in Bio-Cybersecurity Student Challenge March 26-27
CSU offers students a fun entry to an emerging career field – plus cash prizes – at the annual Bio-Cybersecurity Student Challenge event on March 26 and 27.