Statistics undergraduate summer research program culminates at CURC
For students studying statistics, undergraduate research is a valuable, hands-on chance to learn how to use statistics to support real research with real-world outcomes.
Author Archives: Allie Ruckman
Recognizing and addressing oppression in the sciences
Last year three biology graduate students co-developed a course in the hopes of creating a learning environment unlike any other- delving into the often-overlooked, oppressive history of science.
Information is powerful: Educating K-12 students on wolf behaviors and stakeholder perceptions
A howl in the night could mean many things, particularly in Colorado where wolf reintroduction is underway. The College of Natural Sciences Education and Outreach Center’s new STEM kit, “Wonder of Wolves,” acknowledges the deep complexities surrounding wolves, both biological and human.
Outstanding Grad: Sarai Ramnani, College of Natural Sciences
“Community is a difficult thing to build organically, but given enough time, patience, and resilience, you’ll find your people.”
Rachel Pries named Fellow of Association for Women in Mathematics
Pries, also a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society and a founding member of the Women in Number Theory Network, strives to be a steward of both inclusivity and equity in math and is a student of those who pioneered such work.
Water in, clean energy and water out: DOE funds renewable hydrogen fuel research
Using sunlight to split water, or H2O, into hydrogen and oxygen represents what Justin Sambur, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University, calls “a holy grail in energy science.”
Spooky season meets science: Chemistry Club’s annual Halloween Show
The Colorado State University Chemistry Club and Department of Chemistry are excited to host their annual Halloween Show on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 3-6 p.m in the Chemistry Building.
Spoiler alert: Success can come from any background
Soto is well known for her research on embodied cognition, her compassion for each student as an individual, her work ethic and her desire to normalize failure on the path to success. It might not be immediately apparent that her parents only have a third-grade education.
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.
Outstanding Grad: Soleil Gonzalez, College of Natural Sciences
“I found pieces of who I am through my experience at CSU. It’s heartwarming to know that I can set my mind to something and can accomplish it. It is rewarding to know that I can help students of all backgrounds to feel their most authentic.”