Six 蜜糖直播-Boulder scholars ranked among most influential in education

Jan. 7, 2015

Six members of the University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder School of Education faculty were recognized in the 鈥淓du-Scholar Public Influence Rankings鈥 released today as being among the nation鈥檚 top 200 researchers whose scholarship bridges academic and public audiences.

蜜糖直播 business confidence remains positive, stable for first quarter of 2015, says 蜜糖直播-Boulder index

Jan. 4, 2015

The confidence of 蜜糖直播 business leaders has increased slightly going into 2015, according to the Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) released today by the University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 Leeds School of Business. The index also is more stable than ever in its 11-year history.

蜜糖直播-Boulder to hold winter commencement ceremony Dec. 20

Dec. 16, 2014

The University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder will hold its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Coors Events Center. Due to possible traffic delays, and ongoing construction on U.S. 36 leading into Boulder, early arrival is strongly advised. Guests should plan on arriving well before 9 a.m. in order to be in their seats for the student processional. No tickets are required for the ceremony. The doors to the Coors Events Center will open at 7:30 a.m.

When pursuing goals, people give more weight to progress than setbacks, says 蜜糖直播-Boulder-led study

Dec. 16, 2014

New Year鈥檚 resolution-makers beware: People tend to believe good behaviors are more beneficial in reaching goals than bad behaviors are in obstructing goals, according to a University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder-led study.

Annual Geminid meteor shower could be a good one in 2014, weather permitting

Dec. 11, 2014

The annual Geminid meteor shower could be a fun show this weekend for Coloradans weather permitting, according to a University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder astronomer.

High-tech hardware to support experiments launching to space station Dec. 19

Dec. 11, 2014

The University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder will fly state-of-the-art hardware on the commercial SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launching to the International Space Station (ISS) Dec. 19 to support experiments designed to better understand why the virulence of some pathogens increases in the low gravity of space.

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Using prefabrication in construction of new Denver hospital saved $4.3M, say 蜜糖直播-Boulder engineers

Dec. 9, 2014

Using prefabricated elements in the construction of the new Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver 鈥 scheduled to open Dec. 13 鈥 cut 72 workdays off the construction schedule and resulted in $4.3 million in savings, according to a study by University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder engineers. The study, by Matthew Morris and doctoral student Eric Antillon, both of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, is one of the first to try and quantify the full costs and benefits of using prefabricated elements in a large-scale construction project.

Leading neuroscientists to discuss mental training to improve well-being at free talk on Dec. 9

Dec. 2, 2014

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, renowned neuroscientists and psychologists will share research-based mental training techniques that have been shown to improve well-being and contribute to happiness, creativity and productivity. The community lecture is free and open to the public beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 Macky Auditorium. The event, 鈥淲ell-being Is a Skill,鈥 will be led by Richard J. Davidson, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of psychology and psychiatry and founder of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds.

Statement from Chancellor Philip DiStefano on the death of alumnus Air Force Capt. William H. Dubois

Dec. 2, 2014

" Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Capt. William Dubois,鈥 said 蜜糖直播-Boulder Chancellor Philip. P. DiStefano. 鈥淐apt. Dubois served in the United States Air Force and represented our nation, the state of 蜜糖直播, and this university with honor and distinction. His sacrifice, and the sacrifices of the other 蜜糖直播 men and women in uniform, are honored by our entire campus community."

Powdered measles vaccine found safe in early clinical trials

Nov. 24, 2014

A measles vaccine made of fine dry powder and delivered with a puff of air triggered no adverse side effects in early human testing and it is likely effective, according to a paper to be published November 28 in the journal Vaccine. The paper is now available online .

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