Tag: "Outreach"
Is sugar addictive?
It is sometimes said that sugar is "toxic" or "addictive," and it is often blamed as the sole culprit in obesity and diabetes. While it is true that sugary foods can stimulate the same part of the brain responsible for pleasure and reward, as do many illicit substances, there are reasons other than addiction that eating could be linked with the reward area of the brain.
CSU brings science 'wows' to Todos Santos school children
The Little Shop of Physics traveled to the CSU Todos Santos Center in Baja California Sur, Mexico, to spread their enthusiasm for science.
10 ways to connect with your partner daily
Couples can live together yet realize they hardly know what's going on each other's lives. Partners can see each other often through the day, yet at the end of the day, realize they haven't made time for an adult conversation. Here are 10 ways to connect with your partner daily.
Gimbel joins Colorado Water Institute
A former Department of Interior undersecretary has joined Colorado Water Institute to work on Colorado River Basin issues.
Fashion FUNdamentals wins $25,000 award from State Farm
Fashion FUNdamentals, a CSU program for girls that builds self-esteem and knowledge about STEM fields by having them create their own fashions, has won $25,000 as part of a crowd-sourced philanthropic campaign from State Farm.
Ptero-inspired fashion show celebrates the opening of new exhibit
Colorado State University students and the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery partnered to celebrate the opening of a new exhibit, "Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs" with a unique event: a fashion show featuring Pterosaur-inspired designs.
Horticulture professor brings best practices to Guatemala
Steve Newman, professor of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, spends time traveling to other countries to share best practices and learn from producers in other parts of the world.