Tag: "Research"
No more cone? Psychology researchers offer better tool for visualizing hurricane danger
A new study shows that the 'cone of uncertainty' graphic is often misinterpreted and that there are better ways to inform the public about hurricanes.
Study: Men doing more family caregiving could lower their risk of suicide
Professor of Psychology Silvia Sara Canetto researches patterns and meanings of suicide by culture, trying to make sense of the variability in women’s and men’s suicide mortality around the world.
Psychology graduate student Andrew Huebert wins Psychonomic Society Graduate Travel Award
Andrew Huebert, a graduate student studying cognitive psychology at Colorado State University, was selected as a recipient of the 2020 Psychonomic Society’s Graduate Travel Award.
Water scarcity will require agriculture to tap ‘unconventional’ sources like seawater, wastewater
CSU is a founding partner in a $110 million U.S. Department of Energy research network, the National Alliance for Water Innovation, focused on treatment and reuse technologies for wastewater, seawater and other untapped sources.
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.
Assistant professor develops novel methods for analyzing microbiome data
Human microbiome research seeks to better understand the role of our microbial communities and how they interact with their host, respond to their environment and influence disease.
New research consortium will invest in next-generation solar energy technology
Colorado State University, the Wright Center for Photovoltaics at the University of Toledo, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have teamed with U.S.-based companies to form the U.S. Manufacturing of Advanced Cadmium Telluride photovoltaics consortium.
Ray, Wilson recognized as Professor Laureates by CSU College of Natural Sciences
Colorado State University’s College of Natural Sciences will recognize the achievements of two outstanding faculty members at this spring’s 2021 Professor Laureate Awards: Indrakshi Ray, a professor in the Department of Computer Science, and Robert Wilson, a professor in the Department of Physics.
Psychology professor seeks to reduce the impact of LGBTQ+ stigma
Rachel Brenner is developing specific interventions that center mindfulness and self-compassion to reduce barriers to seeking mental health support and the impacts of LGBTQIA+ discrimination.