Two CSU students honored with Goldwater Scholarships
Two CSU students are recipients of the country’s top undergraduate award dedicated to fostering the next generation of research leaders in natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.
Tag: "Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering"
CSU launches new MURALS academy to help retain first-year students of color
Colorado State University launched a new pilot program this fall to get first-year students of color more involved in undergraduate research, boosting their engagement and retention rates.
CSU scientists awarded $3.2M to make algae a better crop
CSU engineers and biologists will engineer algae strains and improve cultivation operations to boost algae’s potential as a source of biofuels and other products.
Key early steps in gene expression captured in real time by CSU researchers
For the first time, CSU researchers have observed early RNA transcription dynamics by recording where, when and how RNA polymerase enzymes kick off transcription by binding to a DNA sequence.
CSU ranks top ten at national CyberSEED competition
Interdisciplinary team bests national competitors in a test of practical cybersecurity skill.
Bio-cybersecurity discussion series to cover threats to synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, and bio-data
The first discussion, on the topic of DNA synthesis and the risks of attacks on DNA databases, will take place on March 23, 4-5 p.m., via Zoom.
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.
Research team inks licensing deal for COVID-19 viral detection test
The team has licensed their viral RNA-testing platform to Quara Devices, a startup company specializing in diagnostic biosensors.
Algae Club growing and thriving for undergraduates interested in research
An algae club has grown out of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, and it’s so popular that it attracts new students from across campus all the time.
Dynamics of key viral attack strategy visible for first time
Researchers have developed imaging technology and computational analyses to visualize viral frameshifting at the level of single molecules in living cells.