First data science major in the region launched by CSU
The world now runs on big data – and data scientist is the top-rated job in the U.S. To help the state and the world meet this growing demand, CSU has launched a new major in data science.
College News
CSU ecologists to track impacts of climate change on grasslands with USDA grant
Grasslands play a large role in Colorado’s agricultural economy, and climate change is having unpredictable effects on them.
Piotr Kokoszka named Fellow of Institute of Mathematical Statistics
The fellowship is a distinction granted to a handful of senior researchers each year.
Biorenewable, biodegradable plastic alternative synthesized by CSU chemists
Publishing in Nature Communications, the team led by Professor of Chemistry Eugene Chen describes synthesis of a polymer called P3HB.
Synthetic biologists get $1.7 million to engineer world's strongest biomaterial
Synthetic biologists are attempting to manufacture sporopollenin in the lab using plants, and to control its properties using gene circuits.
Neutrino experiment sees strong evidence for antineutrino oscillation
The CSU NOvA group, led by Norm Buchanan, played a significant role in the analysis that led to observing the oscillation.
Lagoon Summer Concert Series opens June 13 with Pandas & People
The eight-week series of free concerts starts at 6 p.m. every Wednesday on the west lawn of the Lory Student Center.
Research
CSU ecologists to track impacts of climate change on grasslands with USDA grant
Grasslands play a large role in Colorado’s agricultural economy, and climate change is having unpredictable effects on them.
Biorenewable, biodegradable plastic alternative synthesized by CSU chemists
Publishing in Nature Communications, the team led by Professor of Chemistry Eugene Chen describes synthesis of a polymer called P3HB.
Synthetic biologists get $1.7 million to engineer world's strongest biomaterial
Synthetic biologists are attempting to manufacture sporopollenin in the lab using plants, and to control its properties using gene circuits.
For American Indian youth, risk is higher for alcohol, drug use, say CSU researchers
A study published in JAMA Network Open reported results from a 2016-17 survey of about 1,660 students at 31 schools.
Students
First data science major in the region launched by CSU
The world now runs on big data – and data scientist is the top-rated job in the U.S. To help the state and the world meet this growing demand, CSU has launched a new major in data science.
Chemistry undergrad receives NOAA Scholarship
Jarod Snook, a sophomore majoring in chemistry was awarded the Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship. The Hollings Scholarship includes a two-year academic scholarship and a summer internship opportunity with NOAA for full-time undergraduate STEM and education majors.
Mathematics undergrads bring home scavenger hunt victory
CSU students took first place in the annual scavenger hunt at the 2018 SUnMaRC.
College of Natural Sciences celebrates Spring 2018 Commencement
On May 12, the college bestowed the bachelor of science degree on 673 undergraduate students. Molly Bloom, author of Molly's Game, was the featured commencement speaker.
College Community
Piotr Kokoszka named Fellow of Institute of Mathematical Statistics
The fellowship is a distinction granted to a handful of senior researchers each year.
Shrideep Pallickara honored for dedication to online student success
In recognition of his commitment to excellence in online education, Associate Professor Shrideep Pallickara of CSU's Department of Computer Science was recently honored with a CSU Online Innovative Educator Award.
Help Fort Collins restaurants feed hungry students
On June 13, Smokin’ Fins Fort Collins will add their support to Rams Against Hunger by donating 10 percent of total sales to the program.
University of Utah biochemist to give June 11 Woody Lecture
The lecture, free and open to the public, will be at 3 p.m. in the Biology 136 lecture hall.