College of Natural Sciences celebrates 50 years
The college was created in 1968, but its departments and disciplines have a long and rich history on CSU's campus.
College News
Study to examine how extreme drought affects grasslands and their grasshoppers
By exposing insects to carefully controlled conditions, researchers will measure their effects on plant production, nutrient cycling, and related plant physiology and traits.
Long work hours and health: A surprising new finding
Psychology's Gwenith Fisher co-authored a study examining the notion that working long hours negatively impacts health.
From bonsais to jet engines, computer scientist Darrell Whitley's work cultivates new approaches
Darrell Whitley is an internationally known computer scientist – and an award-winning bonsai cultivator. He recently joined the Colorado State University College of Natural Sciences Dean’s Office for a year as acting associate dean for academics.
Ecologist LeRoy Poff wins Award of Excellence from Society for Freshwater Science
Poff received the 2019 Award of Excellence from the Society for Freshwater Science for an outstanding career studying freshwater.
Polymer chemist Eugene Chen receives national honor from American Chemical Society
The Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award recognizes and encourages excellence in organic chemistry.
Learning how (and how not) to learn
Psychology researchers have written a book outlining a science-backed approach to learning, complete with practical tips on how to study effectively.
Research
Study to examine how extreme drought affects grasslands and their grasshoppers
By exposing insects to carefully controlled conditions, researchers will measure their effects on plant production, nutrient cycling, and related plant physiology and traits.
Long work hours and health: A surprising new finding
Psychology's Gwenith Fisher co-authored a study examining the notion that working long hours negatively impacts health.
Cellular stress at the movies
For the first time, CSU biological imaging experts have used a custom fluorescence microscope and a novel antibody tagging tool to watch living cells undergoing stress.
Recyclable plastic innovation named ‘Research of the Year 2018’
Eugene Chen's lab develops new materials and methods for waste-free, sustainable polymers.
Students
Outstanding Grad: Sarah Lion, College of Natural Sciences
The path to veteran Sarah Lion’s biological science degree has been neither straight nor narrow, but she never gave up on the journey.
Chemistry Club named an outstanding chapter by American Chemical Society
This year, CSU’s Chemistry Club was honored as an outstanding chapter by the American Chemical Society – the highest category of achievement recognized by the ACS.
GradShow winners represent colleges, schools, programs throughout CSU
The GradShow awards recognize excellence in research, creativity and entrepreneurship in a variety of categories.
Psychology graduate student receives 2018 Graduate Student Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award
Pam Lundeberg, a graduate student studying Applied Social Psychology, is the recipient of the 2018 College of Natural Sciences Graduate Student Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.
College Community
College of Natural Sciences celebrates 50 years
The college was created in 1968, but its departments and disciplines have a long and rich history on CSU's campus.
From bonsais to jet engines, computer scientist Darrell Whitley's work cultivates new approaches
Darrell Whitley is an internationally known computer scientist – and an award-winning bonsai cultivator. He recently joined the Colorado State University College of Natural Sciences Dean’s Office for a year as acting associate dean for academics.
Best of the best: Six outstanding teachers to be honored
Six of CSU's top teachers will be honored March 27 at the annual Best Teacher Awards banquet.
Alumnus Robert Stitzel uses psychology to create characters on the big screen
After graduating with a B.S. in Psychology, CSU alumnus Robert Stitzel pursued a career in filmmaking.