Dan Larremore

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· mathematician earns nation’s highest early-career award for COVID research

April 20, 2022

Dan Larremore has won the Alan T. Waterman Award for his instrumental research on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and rapid testing. The prestigious award is the National Science Foundation’s highest honor for early-career scientists.

Denver, Colorado

7 things to know about the Clean Water Act after 50 years

April 20, 2022

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Today spoke with Mark Squillace of Colorado Law about the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and what the present and future may hold for water quality in the United States.

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Mechanical engineering students develop soft robot to improve lung examinations

April 19, 2022

Seniors are working with Medtronic to design a soft robot that would give physicians more control as they examine the deepest part of a patient's lung and make the procedure less abrasive for the patient.

Researchers work on a project to develop a blockchain and sensor platform for groundwater conservation in California.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·, Deloitte launch Climate Innovation Collaboratory to accelerate action on climate crisis

April 19, 2022

The new Climate Innovation Collaboratory based at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· will drive critical research and application of climate solutions for government agencies.

A spiral channel embedded in plastic

How to print a robot from scratch: New 3D-printing approach melds solids, liquids

April 18, 2022

Engineers have developed a new way to 3D-print liquid and solid materials together, potentially leading to more dynamic and useful products—from robots to wearable electronic devices.

hypersonic missile

How hypersonic missiles work and the unique threats they pose

April 15, 2022

Russia’s use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine has put the weapons in the news. Next-generation versions under development could dramatically alter national and global security. Aerospace engineer Iain Boyd shares on The Conversation.

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, right, tours the lab of physicist Jun Ye at JILA in December 2021.

5 things you should know about being a quantum physicist

April 14, 2022

Three ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· graduate students discuss the ins and outs of quantum physics—including how the field will help us send secret messages using unbreakable codes.

Female panelists

JILA, CUbit partner with companies for panel discussion: Women in quantum

April 14, 2022

A recent panel discussion brought together individuals from both quantum research and the quantum industry. The female panelists discussed diversity issues in the field, the rich quantum ecosystem in Colorado and more.

First place winner, Chembotix

In person once more, startup competition brings capital to creativity

April 13, 2022

Five startup ventures, led by ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· students and faculty, competed for more than $100,000 in prize money Tuesday evening at the 14th annual New Venture Challenge championship, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·'s premier entrepreneurial program and competition.

Mechanical engineering students with their scrap metal disposal device

Mechanical engineering students build machine to automate scrap metal disposal

April 13, 2022

Students have created a device that makes the disposal of scrap metal safer and more efficient. The group completed the design as part of their Senior Design project sponsored by Accu-Precision, a Littleton-based manufacturer of custom parts for customers in aerospace and industrial sectors.

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