Fully both: CSU alum Henry Ives blends art and science
Like many students who double major, Henry Ives chose one program out of passion – music – and the other out of practicality – computer science. With time, however, those lines blurred.
College News
A well-designed workplace boosts the aging brain, says international CSU study
As technology shifts to automate more on-the-job processes, occupational health researchers, such as Gwen Fisher from the Department of Psychology, are studying ways to design workplaces to foster new learning, autonomy, and problem-solving in support of worker health and well-being.
President McConnell closes time at CSU after challenges and successes
President Joyce McConnell concludes her tenure as the president of Colorado State University this week – a tenure that saw the university through the unprecedented challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic. Here, SOURCE looks back on some of the highlights of McConnell’s time at CSU.
Q&A with incoming Interim President Rick Miranda
As Miranda gets ready to assume the interim role on July 1, he took some time to discuss his priorities as well as the search for the new president of CSU.
CSU startup company Numerica ensures homeland security in air, missile and space industries
Former math professor Aubrey Poore started Numerica at CSU in 1996. The company is now a global leader in the defense industry.
University Facility Fee Advisory Board approves Chemistry Building renovations
The Colorado State University Facility Fee Advisory Board (UFFAB) has accepted the Department of Chemistry’s proposal to create new lab spaces on the 3rd floor of the Chemistry Building.
Department of Chemistry announces four new concentrations
The Department of Chemistry is excited to announce four new ASC certified concentrations: forensic chemistry, health sciences, environmental chemistry and sustainable chemistry.
Research
A well-designed workplace boosts the aging brain, says international CSU study
As technology shifts to automate more on-the-job processes, occupational health researchers, such as Gwen Fisher from the Department of Psychology, are studying ways to design workplaces to foster new learning, autonomy, and problem-solving in support of worker health and well-being.
Biochemists use enzymes to change how brain cells communicate with each other
A new study demonstrates the possibility of changing the identity of synapses between neurons through enzymatic means, with larger implications for studying diseases of the brain.
Chemists design chemical probe for detecting minute temperature shifts in the body
The Zadrozny Lab designs molecules that allow magnetic resonance imaging to do things that it currently can't do.
Associate mathematics professor awarded Leverhulme Visiting Professorship
Patel's theory of Generalized Persistent Diagrams helped solve many of the long-standing open problems in the field of persistent homology, and it aided him in being named a Leverhulme Visiting Professor.
Students
Chemistry student wins big at “All In Bloom” fashion show
Double major Elise Hadjis used her degree in chemistry to help her designs stand out.
Biology faculty working to improve sustainability science education
The Colorado State University LIFE sciences faculty members demonstrate this through their willingness to adapt to changing student needs.
Graduate students showcase exceptional work
CSU graduate students showcased an exceptional body of work during the 2021 Graduate Student Showcase. Virtual presentations encompassed research, entrepreneurship and creative works from all eight colleges and interdisciplinary programs.
Statistics master’s student wins Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Hackathon
Glenn Swanson, a recent graduate from the Applied Statistics Master’s Program, recently won first place in the Harmonized Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Hackathon, a competition to create statistical models that could potentially help in a health care setting.
College Community
Faculty and staff get two free tickets to home football opener
Colorado State University football is kicking off the Jay Norvell era against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Canvas Stadium, and CSU employees can get two complimentary tickets to the game.
Ram Walk has a new look
Ram Walk — nearly 500 feet of Ram pride that connects CSU’s game day campus showcase — celebrates the CSU experience and its community of learners, educators, staff and alumni. Stretching from Canvas Stadium to the great green fields at the heart of campus, Ram Walk embodies CSU’s mission of service, learning, research, and outreach and unifies CSU’s game day experience the best of CSU that will be on display this fall. Read more about the creation of this year’s Ram Walk.
School is Cool photos: CSU community delivers in helping PSD students
Nearly 200 volunteers took part in CSU’s signature outreach effort to provide backpacks filled with school supplies to Poudre School District students.
CSU professor recognized by International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health
Professor Lorann Stallones has been recognized for her outstanding contribution to agricultural health and safety research.
Rams Shape Science
Department of Mathematics hosts second SK Day; supports young women in math
On March 31, high school students heard from notable women in math at CSU, participated in fun math activities, chatted with current female and genderqueer graduate students in math and toured parts of CSU’s campus.
Second generation teacher builds legacy of inclusion at CSU
Sarah Hervey, a second-generation professor, continues to leave a legacy at Colorado State University by creating a brand new course in the Department of Psychology.
Biology graduate student promotes importance of self in lab
For Melissa (Mel) Morado, personal growth reflects in her scientific life, and scientific growth reflects in her personal life.
Florant’s legacy is one of creativity and science of the highest caliber
Like every great scientist, Greg Florant, professor emeritus in the Colorado State University Department of Biology, got to where he is today through experimentation, exploration, curiosity and creativity.
Sustainability
Biology faculty working to improve sustainability science education
The Colorado State University LIFE sciences faculty members demonstrate this through their willingness to adapt to changing student needs.
National Geographic film reveals how CSU researchers track bird migration through feathers
"Feathers in Flight: The Bird Genoscape Project" is a National Geographic film featuring CSU's innovative research focusing on bird migration and conservation.
Revising climate models with new CSU field data
Aerosol particles play a large role in how much heat is absorbed or deflected by the atmosphere. Understanding how long they stay aloft can improve both human health and global climate modeling.
Chemist and atmospheric scientist, A.R. Ravishankara, is part of team suggesting new steps in ending ozone layer depletion
Ozone layer researchers identify potential steps for the further success of a three-decade long treaty, the Montreal Protocol.