Research shows custom community approach is best for mitigating wildfire risk
Civil engineering professor Hussam Mahmoud and his co-author Akshat Chulahwat quantified wildfire risk to several communities for the first time, based on certain factors.
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Guest column: Targeted surveillance mitigating COVID-19 spread at Colorado State University
CSU has a long history of investigating infectious disease outbreaks and is known for research exploring the complex interplay of pathogens, disease vectors, and the ecosystems in which transmissions occur.
Flooding, Blackouts in the Wake of Laura
According to hurricane historian Phil Klotzbach of Colorado State University, Laura tied for the fifth strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in the continental United States. (NASA)
Oil and gas companies track methane leaks on the ground, in the air and from space
“Generally speaking,” Zimmerle, “something like half or more of the emissions come from a small percentage of the emitters.” (Houston Chronicle)
New Accelerated Programs initiative helps CSU students graduate early
CSU is now offering students the opportunity to complete participating degree programs in less time as part of the new Accelerated Programs initiative.
Atmospheric scientist aims to better connect climate models with evaporation observations through NOAA-funded research
A study led by CSU Department of Atmospheric Science researcher Charlotte DeMott, funded by NOAA, aims to bridge the gap between observations and models, improving the accuracy of climate projections.
Are hurricanes strengthening more rapidly?
It’s useful to consider a few things: the history of U.S. hurricanes, why the Atlantic is currently so active, and the ingredients that allow storms to strengthen so quickly.
Hurricane Laura landfall captured by CSU’s tiny experimental satellite
TEMPEST-D – short for Temporal Experiment for Storms and Tropical Systems – Demonstration – observed Hurricane Laura as a Category 3 hurricane approaching the Gulf Coast of Louisiana on Wednesday morning, August 26, at 9 a.m. MDT.
Everything Is Unprecedented. Welcome To Your Hotter Earth
"When you have warmer temperatures and you're lengthening the warm season, you're also lengthening the time when wildfires have a chance to start and grow," says Becky Bolinger, Colorado's assistant state climatologist (NPR).
Tobet, Popat reappointed to helm four-college School of Biomedical Engineering
Stu Tobet and Ketul Popat have been appointed director and associate director, respectively, of the School of Biomedical Engineering, which includes 70 faculty from four colleges.