Mechanical engineering graduate student Seth Thompson balances studies, research into components of plasma-based electric propulsion technologies, teaching, and fatherhood.
Researchers explored what drives outdoor water use in an area projected to undergo significant population growth in the years to come.
Colorado’s marijuana industry could significantly cut its climate impact by moving operations into fields or greenhouses. (Colorado Public Radio)
Industry can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 50% in some regions, based on the research.
Systems engineering Ph.D. student Paulo Younse, a robotics engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, helped develop the sealing mechanism for the sample tubes Perseverance carries.
In addition to receiving $4,000 for travel and research expenses, the new fellows will engage in professional development workshops and leadership and mentorship opportunities.
People experienced decreased pain, lower stress and improved mood after listening to natural sounds.
“Policymakers and consumers aren’t paying much attention to environmental impacts of the cannabis industry,” said Jason Quinn, mechanical engineering faculty at Colorado State University and senior author of the study. (Smithsonian Magazine)
The Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences has launched a new scholarship fund to address financial barriers for graduate students who need to enroll in preliminary coursework in order to gain provisional admission into Master’s programs.
Colorado State University researchers have developed modeling software that could help the building industry compare electrical performance to improve energy efficiency.