Computing by Design weaves computer science throughout K-12 curriculum

Sept. 23, 2015

A Computing by Design symposium aimed at helping educators weave computer science principles throughout the K-12 curriculum will be held Monday, Sept. 28, at the STEM-focused Timberline PK-8 , 233 E. Mountain View Ave., in Longmont.

Learning Assistant Program at CU-Boulder, CU Denver gets $3.6 million boost

Sept. 22, 2015

The National Science Foundation has awarded separate grants of $2.5 million to the University of Colorado Boulder and $1.1 million to the University of Colorado Denver to expand and study the campuses鈥� Learning Assistant Program.

Pianist Toku Kawata's summer in Paris

Sept. 22, 2015

Toku Kawata, a third-year piano performance doctor of musical arts candidate, spent a month in Paris this summer to research "En Vers" by Japanese composer and sometime Paris resident Akira Miyoshi. He shared his experience with CU-Boulder's College of Music .

Axelrad receives 2015 Aerospace Educator Award

Sept. 17, 2015

CU-Boulder's Penina Axelrad , professor and chair of the Department of Aerospace Sciences, received the 2015 Aerospace Educator Award from the Women in Aerospace association.

A career well improvised

Sept. 17, 2015

As far as careers go, jazz pianist Stephen Thurston is hitting all the right notes. Since graduating from the CU-Boulder College of Music with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in jazz piano in 2013, Thurston has been growing roots in the Denver jazz scene, playing an average of one show per day鈥攐ften two.

Research underway to look at effects of exercise on older adult brain function

Sept. 17, 2015

One of the largest research studies of it kind in the state is now underway at the University of Colorado Boulder to look at the effects of physical activity on the quality of life in older adults, including social, emotional, financial and cognitive function.

CU Law School celebrates Constitution Day with high school visits

Sept. 17, 2015

In recognition of national Constitution Day today, students and alumni of the University of Colorado Law School will teach constitutional lessons in high school classrooms across Colorado through Sept. 25.

Colorado Classics Day on Sept. 19 to showcase Greek, Roman worlds to K-12 students

Sept. 10, 2015

The Classics Department at the University of Colorado Boulder will host students from across the state for Colorado Classics Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the south lawn outside the Duane Physics building.

Explore the complexity and evolution of 'Black Dance' in '[UN] W.R.A.P.'

Sept. 9, 2015

Kicking off the 2015-16 CU Theatre & Dance season, 鈥淸UN] W.R.A.P.: Undoing Writing, Research and Performance鈥� explores the complexity and evolution of 鈥淏lack Dance.鈥� The three-day symposium, held Sept. 18-20 at the Irey Theatre, will look at the historical impact and ongoing contributions of African American choreographers.

Waleed Abdalati

Abdalati to co-lead high-profile effort to set nation鈥檚 satellite science agenda

Sept. 4, 2015

Waleed Abdalati, professor of geography at the University of Colorado Boulder and director of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), will co-chair a prestigious national committee charged with developing U.S. priorities for observing Earth鈥檚 atmosphere, oceans and land surfaces by satellite.

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