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Abby Hickcox wins award for inspirational instruction

Megan Maneval — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:34:24 +0000

Abby Hickcox wins award for inspirational instruction Megan Maneval Thu, 04/17/2025 - 14:34

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Abby Hickcox, a teaching associate professor of geography and associate director of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program, has been named this year's Cogswell Award winner for her inspirational instruction.

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Richard Noble bridges the gap between research and industry

Megan Maneval — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:57:42 +0000

Richard Noble bridges the gap between research and industry Megan Maneval Thu, 04/17/2025 - 13:57

Celebrated professor and prolific inventor Richard Noble reflects on decades of teaching and discovery and embarks on a new path to commercialization of a game-changing technology.

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��ֱ�� alum Stephen Koehler enjoys high-flying career

Megan Maneval — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:53:10 +0000

��ֱ�� alum Stephen Koehler enjoys high-flying career Megan Maneval Thu, 04/17/2025 - 13:53

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The ROTC cadet and physics major turned naval aviator turned admiral was appointed commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in early 2024.

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2025 Concerto Competition winners announced

Megan Maneval — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:52:07 +0000

2025 Concerto Competition winners announced Megan Maneval Thu, 04/17/2025 - 12:52

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Undergraduate violist Finn Cruit and graduate pianist Ohad Nativ were awarded first prizes in the College of Music’s annual Concerto Competition.

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Initiative gives students a voice with hip-hop

Megan Maneval — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:41:19 +0000

Initiative gives students a voice with hip-hop Megan Maneval Thu, 04/17/2025 - 12:41

Founded by a collaborative including ��ֱ�� Boulder scholars, the Lyripeutics Storytelling Project aims to empower Black and Brown youth through the medium of hip-hop.

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ATLAS students learn design skills through the lens of the apocalypse

Megan Maneval — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:29:12 +0000

ATLAS students learn design skills through the lens of the apocalypse Megan Maneval Thu, 04/17/2025 - 12:29

Feeling a bit apocalyptic? ATLAS students are turning that energy into design solutions in the course, Hacking the Apocalypse, taught by assistant teaching professor Zack Weaver.

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Tips for accepting a job offer

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:59:25 +0000

Tips for accepting a job offer Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 04/17/2025 - 10:59

Career Services

While it can feel tempting to take the first job offer you receive, take time to consider if the position is right for you. Here are tips to help you make a decision.

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��ֱ�� Boulder student lands prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Megan Maneval — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:54:42 +0000

��ֱ�� Boulder student lands prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Megan Maneval Thu, 04/17/2025 - 08:54

��ֱ�� Boulder student Arianna McCarty is among 441 college students from across the United States in 2025 to be awarded Goldwater Scholarships, which reward sophomores and juniors who are actively conducting research in math, science and engineering.

McCarty, a junior from Lafayette, ��ֱ��, majoring in chemical and biological engineering, joins 51 previous ��ֱ�� Boulder Goldwater Scholars and will receive up to $7,500 for the 2025–26 academic year.

“It’s so exciting to see Arianna’s work recognized,” said Deborah Viles, director of the Office of Top Scholarships. “Beyond the significant contributions she is making to her field, her work underscores the value of strong collaborations across our campuses and with the Boettcher Foundation. We all benefit from these relationships.”

McCarty's work in the Clark Lab, located at the University of ��ֱ�� Anschutz Medical Campus, explores interactions between respiratory pathogens and the airway microbiome. Her research seeks to understand the role of Prevotella bacteria in reducing infection by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia. By harnessing these interactions, the lab aims to identify new approaches to treating respiratory infection and inflammation.

“I would like to thank Dr. Sarah E. Clark for her invaluable mentorship and consistent encouragement in pursuing new ideas,” McCarty said. “I am also grateful for support from the Boettcher Foundation, Dr. Wendy Young, my labmates, and my brother Bryan McCarty."

Learn more about McCarty and her research.

How did you choose ��ֱ�� Boulder for your studies?

I was fortunate enough to receive a Boettcher Scholarship fully funding me for four years of undergraduate study at a ��ֱ�� university. Having already been involved in high school with the Layer Lab at ��ֱ�� Boulder researching computational genomics, I aimed to continue my work at ��ֱ��.

Beyond research, I fell in love with the Engineering Honors Program (EHP) and waking up to the Flatirons each morning!

How did you become interested in studying respiratory pathogens?

The Boettcher Foundation has a collaboration grant program that matches Boettcher Scholars with Boettcher Webb Waring Biomedical Research Investigators (an award the foundation offers to early-career investigators). Having always been interested in the microbiome, I was overjoyed to see a project with Dr. Clark's lab studying the respiratory microbiome and joined the lab in the summer of 2023.

Throughout this time, I learned so much about the potential of the respiratory microbiome and how its interactions with pathogens can inform future therapies with genuine clinical impact. Falling in love with this work, I signed on to join the lab throughout the school year and eventually to a thesis work!

For a student who might be interested in applying for a prestigious scholarship or internship, what advice would you offer them?

Be yourself! Prestigious scholarships and internships are interested in investing in you and your potential—tell them who you are, what motivates you and what sets you apart. Spend some time really thinking about who you are and what narrative of yourself you want to focus on (I've found talking to friends and family very helpful). For me, this meant highlighting how much I value interdisciplinary research and its potential for clinical impact and showing how I plan to be effective in those spheres.

I'd also definitely recommend connecting with the Top Scholarships Office at your university—Deb Viles has been a wonderful source of support and feedback through the application process.

What has been your favorite thing(s) about going to ��ֱ��?

While there are many things that have been wonderful, my favorite part of ��ֱ�� has to be the community. Everywhere I go I've been met with strong communities and incredible support. The chemical and biological engineering community (peers and professors alike) have been instrumental throughout my degree, and my closest friends have been found as part of the Boettcher and EHP communities.

I wouldn't be where I am today without the support of those around me, I really can't thank them enough.

What's next for you once you complete your studies?

After completing my studies, I plan to pursue a doctorate emphasizing tissue engineering and immunoengineering prior to a career in academia as a research professor at an R1 university. I've always loved the fields of tissue engineering and immunoengineering and hope to leverage the systems biology and immunology perspective I've gained with the Clark Lab toward engineering better tissues and biomaterials for the future.

Applying for the Goldwater Scholarship

Students who will be sophomores or juniors in the fall and who are engaged in research in math, science and engineering are encouraged to apply next year. Contact viles@colorado.edu and visit the Goldwater Scholarship website for more information.

The Goldwater Foundation was established in 1986 in honor of Sen. Barry Goldwater. The scholarship program is designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue research careers in the fields of the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.

Arianna McCarty is among 441 college students from across the U.S. in 2025 to be awarded Goldwater Scholarships, which reward sophomores and juniors who are actively conducting research in math, science and engineering.

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5 things to know if you regularly use THC

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:13:06 +0000

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Your wellness matters. Check out these five things to know if you regularly use THC.

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Apprenticeship program gives future librarians hands-on experience

Megan Maneval — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:52:18 +0000

Apprenticeship program gives future librarians hands-on experience Megan Maneval Wed, 04/16/2025 - 07:52

The University Libraries Ask A Librarian Apprenticeship Program fills a gap between the classroom and post-graduation employment.

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