American Geophysical Union honors four CSU researchers as 2021 fellows
AGU Fellows serve as global leaders and experts who have propelled the world’s understanding of geosciences.
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CSU geomorphologist awarded Fulbright grant to study afforestation and bank cohesion along rivers in Iceland
In fall of 2020, Sara Rathburn, a professor in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University, was awarded a U.S Fulbright Scholar grant to study the relationship between afforestation and bank stability along rivers in Iceland. Rathburn’s research explores the characteristics of roots of these newly-planted trees to determine what afforested species contribute the greatest bank cohesion.
Warner College Dean John Hayes announces retirement following 2021-22 academic year
John Hayes, dean of the Warner College of Natural Resources, will retire at the end of the 2021-22 academic year in June 2022.
CSU researcher awarded NSF grant to study topography changes in rock at Earth’s surface
With an award amount of over $595,000 from the National Science Foundation, Colorado State University will spearhead a new study to determine the role of topography in subduction zones, where two tectonic plates collide.
Researchers study waterways following the state’s largest wildfire
Researchers said soils aren’t soaking up as much of the snow melt, which leads to more water in the rivers.
CSU team lands NSF award to study streams, snowpack in Cameron Peak Fire area
Researchers will study snowpack, streams and sediment in waterways affected by the largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Back to the future of climate: new research provides insight into climate change
These data will allow scientists to better assess how our climate might look in the future.
Nature Index recognizes CSU as ‘Rising Star’ in Earth and environmental sciences
Colorado State University is the only U.S. university in the top 25, and the 11th-fastest rising institution in the Earth and environmental sciences category.