As part of 蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 ongoing commitment to addressing climate change and reducing environmental impact, the campus launched several transformative sustainability projects over the course of the year. These initiatives not only serve as practical steps toward a more sustainable campus but also often align directly with the goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan (CAP), which was finalized in April. They will help increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and position the university as a leader in sustainability.

Here鈥檚 a look at five major sustainability projects introduced this year and how they will help achieve 蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 long-term environmental goals.

The addition of 4 electric Buff Buses

In a move to reduce transportation-related emissions, 蜜糖直播 Boulder won grants to purchase four new electric buses. These buses are fully electric, replacing older diesel-powered vehicles and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with campus transportation.

Chancellor Justin Schwartz shared, 鈥淭ransportation is one of the largest contributors to our campus鈥檚 carbon footprint. By switching to electric buses, we are not only reducing emissions but also providing a cleaner, quieter and more efficient transportation option for our students, staff, faculty and visitors.鈥�

Building efficiency projects

Improving energy efficiency in campus buildings has been a critical priority, and this year 蜜糖直播 Boulder undertook a large-scale building efficiency project. This initiative involved retrofitting 18 buildings with energy-efficient lighting, optimizing HVAC control systems, upgrading components in the heating system and modifying water fixtures for efficiency. The upgrades will reduce energy consumption by up to 11%.

鈥淲e鈥檙e committed to transforming our physical infrastructure into more sustainable spaces,鈥� Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Resilience Chris Ewing said. 鈥淭his project not only reduces energy use but also makes our campus more comfortable for students and staff, with the added benefit of lowering operational costs in the long run.鈥�

Geothermal grants

Thanks to two significant geothermal grants through the 蜜糖直播 Energy Office, 蜜糖直播 Boulder is studying whether geothermal energy is feasible for the campus. If successful, this renewable energy solution would help reduce reliance on fossil fuels for heating and cooling, providing a more sustainable alternative that aligns with the CAP鈥檚 goal of achieving carbon neutrality by no later than 2050.

Schwartz noted, 鈥淭he geothermal project represents a major step toward reducing our carbon footprint and showcases the university鈥檚 dedication to investing in long-term sustainable energy solutions. By harnessing the earth鈥檚 natural energy, we are setting a strong example for future generations of students.鈥�

Hiring a new vice chancellor for sustainability

To further strengthen the campus鈥檚 commitment to sustainability, Schwartz announced the search for a new vice chancellor for sustainability this year. This strategic move ensures that sustainability is integrated into every facet of campus life and that sustainability goals are met in an effective, measurable way. The vice chancellor will focus on enhancing 蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 global reputation and impact as a transformative leader in sustainability.

鈥淥ur new vice chancellor for sustainability will play a key role in advancing our climate action efforts,鈥� said Schwartz. 鈥淲ith this leadership in place, we will be better positioned to reach our sustainability targets and keep sustainability at the forefront of our institutional priorities.鈥�

On-campus solar array and virtual net metering program

蜜糖直播 Boulder has made strides in expanding solar energy capabilities through two projects. A new solar array will be built on East Campus, which is  a 1.1 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar array on a 2-acre site east of parking Lot 560.

In addition, the campus has enrolled in a virtual net metering solar program, which harnesses power generated off campus and, after entering the local grid, applies it to our campus portfolio to cost effectively reduce our Scope 2 carbon emissions. In partnership with Pivot Energy, the agreement involves the development of a 5 MW off-site solar array in Weld County.

The combination of on-site and off-site solar power will play a major role in the campus reduction of carbon emissions.

Looking forward: A greener future

With these projects now underway, 蜜糖直播 Boulder is working to meet the ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals outlined in the CAP and making further investments to accelerate that progress. As Schwartz explained, 鈥淭hese initiatives represent just the beginning of a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship. Our sustainability efforts are not only about achieving measurable results but also about instilling a mindset of sustainability among our students, faculty and staff.鈥�

The collective impact of these projects will be felt across campus, from the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to the development of a more resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.

Schwartz envisions 蜜糖直播 Boulder taking a leadership position for the state, nation and globe in advancing climate actions鈥攁s well as rising in global university rankings, which recently placed 蜜糖直播 Boulder No. 11 in the U.S. and No. 61 in the world for sustainability. He noted he is encouraged by the enthusiasm across campus for focusing on sustainability, including the possibility of additional educational opportunities for students.

鈥淭ogether, we are building a future where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do鈥攅nsuring our campus not only meets the challenges of climate change but leads the way toward a more sustainable, environmentally responsible world,鈥� Schwartz said. 鈥淎s we look ahead to the coming years, our focus will remain on continuing to innovate, collaborate and drive change, keeping sustainability at the core of our mission and working together to create a more sustainable future for all.鈥�

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From developing new technologies to replace worn out body parts to exploring an icy moon of Jupiter to providing solutions for beating 鈥渢echnostress鈥� and making batteries last longer, 蜜糖直播 Boulder researchers had a banner year in 2024. Here鈥檚 a sampling of what they learned.

A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible

Take a look at this ultimate fix for a broken heart: A team at 蜜糖直播 Boulder has developed a new 3D printed material that can stick like a Band-Aid onto organs and other body parts. It鈥檚 even stretchy enough to withstand the constant beating of the heart.

Image: This 3D printed material is at once strong, expandable, moldable and sticky. (Credit: Casey Cass/蜜糖直播 Boulder)

Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why

Don鈥檛 underestimate the mighty mountain chickadee. This bird may have a brain roughly the size of a pea, but it can remember exactly where it鈥檚 buried seeds and other snacks over months. New research gets to the bottom of these amazing memories.

Image: A mountain chickadee, probably remembering exactly where it left its car keys. (Credit: Robert Taylor)

Europa here we come: 蜜糖直播 space instrument headed to Jupiter鈥檚 moon

Europa, meet Ralphie. This October, a space instrument designed and built in 蜜糖直播 launched for this icy moon of Jupiter as part of NASA鈥檚 flagship Europa Clipper mission. Best of all, that gold-plated instrument is etched with an image of everyone鈥檚 favorite mascot, Ralphie.

Image: An engineer makes an electrical connection to the sensor head for the SUrface Dust Analyzer (SUDA) instrument. (Credit: NASA/蜜糖直播 Boulder/Glenn Asakawa)

So bad it鈥檚 good: Why consumers love the worst entertainment

This one goes out to the fans of 2024鈥檚 Madame Web, the campy, poorly reviewed superhero flick and box office bomb. In a new study, researcher Amit Bhattacharjee and his colleagues dug into the enduring appeal of entertainment that鈥檚 鈥渟o bad it鈥檚 good.鈥�

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蜜糖直播riosity: Why does playing in the dirt feel so good?

As part of our 2024 New Year鈥檚 resolutions, the team at 蜜糖直播 Boulder Today launched a new story series called 蜜糖直播riosity鈥攁nswering your questions about humans, our planet and the universe beyond. Dig into this entry on the health benefits of gardening and stay tuned for more in 2025.

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How prisons fall short in protecting the incarcerated from climate disasters

A team from 蜜糖直播 Boulder set out to interview people who were formerly incarcerated in jails and prisons across 蜜糖直播. The researchers hope their investigation will lead to more humane living conditions for men and women facing blistering heat, wildfire smoke and other extreme weather conditions brought on by climate change. 

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Searching for 蜜糖直播鈥檚 little-known fireflies

Many Coloradans have lived for years in the state and never seen a single firefly, according to a group of researchers led by Orit Peleg. Her team is bringing more attention to the state鈥檚 glowing and mysterious insects鈥攁nd how you can help them thrive. 

Image: A firefly coated in pollen sits on a thistle plant near the Boulder Reservoir. (Credit: Owen Martin)

Discovery could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries, hasten energy transition

Are you tired of having to charge your phone all the time? In a new study, engineers examined how lithium-ion batteries degrade over time at a molecular level. Their findings could help keep electric cars running longer and pave the way for new clean energy.

Image: 蜜糖直播 Boulder researchers tested lithium-ion battery coin cells for capacity loss over time. (Credit: Jesse Peterson/蜜糖直播 Boulder)

Science confirms it: Love leaves a mark on your brain

If you鈥檙e snuggling up close to someone special this holiday season, give a little thanks to dopamine. A new study of prairie voles suggests that this pleasure-inducing hormone may spike in the brain when we鈥檙e hanging out with our partners. 

Image: Prairie voles are among the 3% to 5% of mammals that mate for life. (Credit: Nico Goda)

How to fight 鈥榯echnostress鈥� at work

Beeeep! If all those alerts and buzzes are stressing you out at work, you鈥檙e not alone, according to new research. Jason Thatcher and his colleagues explored how 鈥渢echnostress鈥� at the job can lead to serious burnout. Check out their tips for staying sane amid the pings.

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A look back at 蜜糖直播 Boulder in 2023 celebrates the arrival of Coach Prime, the opening of the new Center for African and African American Studies, the beauty of our campus through the seasons and much more.

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A look back at 2022 shows a community that leaned into national and international events. Buffs finally got to resume one of the campus's most joyous traditions in person: commencement. The community rallied together around Marshall Fire survivors; adopted a land acknowledgement; set itself on the global stage co-hosting the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit; enjoyed moments with fury friends; said goodbye to 蜜糖直播 Boulder's beloved Triceratops; welcomed Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders; and much more. 

Warm welcomes, fond farewells

  Regents name Todd Saliman sole finalist for 蜜糖直播 president

  蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 beloved Triceratops returning home to Smithsonian

  蜜糖直播 Boulder welcomes 1st officially registered historically Black fraternity

  Deion 鈥楥oach Prime鈥� Sanders makes debut as 蜜糖直播鈥檚 head football coach

Forces for good

  MLK Day donation drop-off event to benefit Community Food Share

  A message from the chancellor: Becoming the change we want to see

  Campus distributes more $44 million of student pandemic relief

  蜜糖直播 police join other 蜜糖直播 agencies to protect lives in Ukraine

  New Thrive Grants to help pre-tenure faculty impacted by COVID-19

  蜜糖直播 Boulder recognized for efforts to increase student voter participation

Remarkable community, remarkable individuals

Students

  Kedrick Armstrong, Anthony Green among Washington Post鈥檚 鈥榗omposers and performers to watch鈥�

  Buffs鈥� Evan Battey embodies all that is good about college athletics

  Zoe Drigot, Rose Summers earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

  Alexandra Gladkova, Maya Palmer named Astronaut Scholars

  Student leaders of the year: Joshka Gustav, Jake McGrath, Emma Pearson, Areyana Proctor, Brant Smith and Logan Turner

  Amy Hoagland wins national award for art about climate change

  Beth Rossman awarded prestigious Udall Scholarship for work in water resources

  Rose Summers receives prestigious Marshall Scholarship

  Kelly Trang named student-employee of the year for 2022

Faculty and staff

  Announcing the 2022 Marinus Smith Award recipients

  Waleed Abdalati appointed to NASA Advisory Council

  Distinguished Professor Mark Ablowitz wins 2022 Hazel Barnes Prize

  S. James Anaya appointed by Biden to education sciences board

  Christina Cain, Heather Cracraft, Jasimine Evans and Debbie Yehreceive receive chancellor鈥檚 Employee of the Year recognition

  蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 Lori Hunter joins White House advisory group

  Adam Kaufman wins Breakthrough New Horizons in Physics Prize

  Mathematician Dan Larremore earns nation鈥檚 highest early-career award for COVID research

  Margaret Murnane wins Isaac Newton Medal and Prize

  Sriram Sankaranarayanan wins Coursera innovation award

  Wyatt Shields wins Packard Fellowship for microscale robotics

Honoring inclusiveness

  蜜糖直播 Boulder to reflect, celebrate as Juneteenth becomes official state holiday

  Land acknowledgment honors contributions of Indigenous peoples, history of land

  Campus administrators: Culture survey finishes strong

  Understanding bias, engaging with people with disabilities the focus of new police training

  5 goals for building a more inclusive campus community

Guest speakers share their perspectives

  Tom Costello

  John Curtis and Joe Neguse

  Nikole Hannah-Jones

  Simu Liu

  Stanley McChrystal

  Jennette McCurdy

  Rita Moreno

  Kumi Naidoo

  Polaris Dawn Crew

  Jared Polis 

  Mary Robinson

  Robin Wall Kimmerer

  Sheila Watt-Cloutier

  Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Pride of Olympic proportions

  Buffs at the Beijing Olympics

  Kyle Taulman, former student Spencer Wood to compete at Paralympics in Beijing

Examining national and international events

  5 things you need to know about the Russia-Ukraine war

  With Russia invading Ukraine, what鈥檚 the threat of nuclear war right now?

  5 questions: Understanding the magnitude of Biden's pick鈥擪etanji Brown Jackson

  Panelists share tips for preventing, coping with gun violence

  Can we avert the next mass shooting? Yes, and here鈥檚 how

  How the end of Roe v. Wade could shape women鈥檚 futures

  Supporting the Iranian women's revolution: A panel discussion Nov. 30

Rallying together

  Ongoing 蜜糖直播 research explores impacts, solutions after Marshall Fire

 &苍产蝉辫;鈥�9 ways to support someone who lost their home to a fire

  One year later: Healing from the embers of the Marshall Fire

  Ongoing 蜜糖直播 research explores impacts, solutions after Marshall Fire

Dedicated in memory

  Campus tree stands in memory of victims

Addressing costs, supporting our people

  Returning undergraduates to see tuition, fee decrease; employees to see compensation increase

  Improving the graduate student experience with our strategic plan as our guide

  蜜糖直播 Boulder implements 蜜糖直播鈥檚 Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

  蜜糖直播 Boulder expands Bright Horizons benefit to include back-up care

  Faculty promotion and tenure raises approved

  Change to parental leave policy broadens employee eligibility

Furry friends

  A tale of two tails: Dog actors make debut at 蜜糖直播 Shakespeare Festival

  Wanted: Dogs with arthritis to help test a novel pain therapy

  5 things to know about Ralphie鈥檚 handlers

Taking the global stage on climate

  蜜糖直播 Boulder, UN Human Rights to co-host Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit

  From COP27, 蜜糖直播 Boulder joins others in announcement of commitments

  Vetting of human rights commitments next step in global climate summit

Stewarding sustainability

  蜜糖直播 Boulder set to deploy first 2 electric Buff Buses

  蜜糖直播 Boulder kicks off development of Climate Action Plan

  Buffs earn 鈥榤ost innovative鈥� award in Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge

S'ko Buffs

  蜜糖直播 student-athletes continue outstanding student success

  蜜糖直播 Athletics unveils new diversity, equity and inclusion strategic plan

  蜜糖直播 women's basketball team wins Pac-12 quarterfinal to advance

  Jenny Simpson to be inducted into Pac-12 Hall of Honor

  Mya Hollingshed becomes 1st 蜜糖直播 women鈥檚 basketball player selected in 1st round of WNBA draft

  蜜糖直播 Athletics restores hall of honor and creates new legacy wing

  Tad Boyle becomes winningest coach in 蜜糖直播 men's basketball history

Breaking ground, building community resources

  Basics Needs Center addresses food insecurity, provides resources

  Rene虂e Crown Wellness Institute tackles mental health, wellness through integration of science, community

  Menstrual hygiene products more widely available across 蜜糖直播 Boulder campus

  Number of all-gender bathrooms expands on campus

  蜜糖直播 Boulder finalizes Lactation Space Policy

  Emergency alerts available in Spanish, Chinese and Hindi, addition language under review

COVID-19

Comebacks

  BolderBoulder Memorial Day race

  Chancellor鈥檚 State of the Campus

  Commencement

  蜜糖直播 on the Weekend

  Dead & Company shows at Folsom Field

  New Venture Challenge

Navigating life with the virus

  How the 蜜糖直播 community tackled COVID-19 on campus and beyond

  Here鈥檚 where (and how) you are most likely to catch COVID鈥攏ew study

  At-home COVID testing 101: A Q&A with virologist Sara Sawyer

  Should you wear a mask on a plane, bus or train when there鈥檚 no mandate? 4 essential reads

  3 things to know about COVID in 2022

  4 easy ways to reduce your risk of severe COVID-19

Reaching milestones

• Classroom in the sky: 蜜糖直播鈥檚 10,000-foot Mountain Research Station turns 100
• Boulder voters uphold 蜜糖直播 Boulder South annexation
• 20 years of the Buffalo Bicycle Classic

New research in health, climate, space

  New 蜜糖直播 space instrument part of flagship mission to Europa

  Astronauts may one day drink water from ancient moon volcanoes

  Cities of the future may be built with algae-grown limestone

  Plastics of the future will live many past lives, thanks to chemical recycling

  Even minor exposure to light before bedtime may disrupt a preschooler鈥檚 sleep

  Another monkey virus could be poised for spillover to humans, new study shows

  蜜糖直播 scientists shine light on what comes up when you flush

Campus records and impacts

  蜜糖直播 Boulder attracts record $658 million for research in space, climate, more

  Campus drives $3.3B in economic impact

  蜜糖直播 Boulder commercialization drives $8B impact nationwide

Can鈥檛 get enough?

  Our best tips in 2022

  10 stories of exploration and discovery you may have missed in 2022

  A snapshot of 2022 in photos

  College of Engineering and Applied Science: Top 10 highlights of 2022

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  3 dating tips everyone should know

  Before the next storm: What you need to know about delayed starts, closures, new campus protocols

  5 signs of depression you shouldn鈥檛 ignore

  Tips for viewing the lunar eclipse, Leonids meteor shower

  5 tips to handle daylight saving time change

  7 tips to help you prepare for ski season

  Test-taking tips to ace your finals

  4 tips to improve your r茅sum茅 and stand out from the crowd

  Tips for living with roommates off campus

  5 essential hiking tips and places to go around Boulder

  3 tips for better mental health in 2022

  5 tips for staying healthy in 蜜糖直播

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In 2022, researchers at 蜜糖直播 Boulder continued to excite the imagination, probe the deepest mysteries of the universe and gain new insight about our planet and ourselves. This year alone, scientists at the university attracted $658 million in funding. They helped to unearth the lost history of the transatlantic slave trade. They sent trillions of cells of humble baker's yeast on a voyage to the moon and back, and they asked, "What's really in your weed?"

Take a look back at a year of groundbreaking science at 蜜糖直播 Boulder.
 

Inspired by palm trees, scientists develop hurricane-resilient wind turbines

Just off of Highway 93, engineers at 蜜糖直播 Boulder, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and their partners are testing out lighter designs for wind turbines鈥攚hich, like tropical trees, can bend and flex in gusty conditions.

What鈥檚 in your weed? The label doesn't tell you much, study suggests

Researchers analyzed 90,000 samples of cannabis, including commercial strains with names like Girl Scout Cookies and Gorilla Glue. They're calling for a weed labeling system akin to the nutrition facts panels you find on bags of chips and other snacks.

Interactive map gets closer to pinpointing African origins erased during slave trade

Few records exist of where people in Africa lived before they were forced onto slave ships in the 19th Century. Now, 蜜糖直播 Boulder historians and statisticians are going back in time to better understand the legacy of slavery on the continent. 

Yeast bound for moon will provide clues on how radiation impacts astronauts

In November 2022, NASA's Orion spacecraft blasted off for the moon as part of the historic Artemis 1 mission. Tucked under a seat in the capsule were trillions of unlikely hitchhikers: microscopic cells of humble baker's yeast.

Exposure to great outdoors reduced risk of depression, anxiety during pandemic

New research from 蜜糖直播 Boulder suggests that cities and states should strive, whenever possible, to keep their neighborhood parks and other green spaces open鈥攅specially during times of "extraordinary stressors."

Theater-based vocal empowerment programs increase self-authorship, civic engagement

In 2018, one 蜜糖直播 Boulder researcher traveled to the cities of Alexandria and Aswan in Egypt. There, she led groups of women through exercises that helped them speak more freely, and come up with solutions for the problems they cared about.

蜜糖直播's quantum revolution turning state into new Silicon Valley

Welcome to the world of quantum physics鈥攚here electrons can exist in several places at once, particles tunnel through solid matter and hop out the other side and atoms tick like tiny pendulums quadrillions of times per second. 

To study impacts of longer, hotter summers, ecologists haul 5,000 pounds of sand up a mountain

For five years, a small team of scientists has hiked up to the 10,000-feet-high Niwot Ridge near Nederland, 蜜糖直播, where they are pursuing a critical question: How will mountain ecosystems fare in a changing climate?

Ocean currents have sheltered the Gal谩pagos from global warming. Now it鈥檚 time to protect them

The Gal谩pagos Islands are home to giant tortoises, penguins and marine iguanas. So far, they've also been protected from the worst impacts of climate change鈥攂ut this oasis won't last forever. 

How pollution changes a baby鈥檚 gut, and why it matters

A first-of-its kind study by 蜜糖直播 Boulder researchers finds that exposure to air pollution in infancy impacts a child's developing gut microbiome in ways that boost risk of allergies, obesity and diabetes and may influence brain development.

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That鈥檚 a wrap on 2021. On @蜜糖直播Boulder Instagram alone, we posted 149 photos and received more than 5K comments and 748K total likes! There鈥檚 never a dull moment on our beautiful campus. Want a chance to be featured as a top nine next year? Be sure to tag us in your photos!

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A look back at 2021 shows a community of perseverance. Buffs safely made a number of COVID-19 comebacks with favorite traditions; showed dedication to inclusive excellence; worked toward healing in the midst of heartbreak and injustice; welcomed newcomers such as Ralphie VI; won prestigious awards for scholarship and expertise; cheered on Olympians and remarkable student-athletes; listened to the perspectives of a variety of guest speakers; and more. 

COVID-19 comebacks

  Photos: Class of 2021 gears up for graduation

  蜜糖直播 Art Museum re-opens with new shows, artist-in-residence

  Buffs Back Together event celebrates faculty, staff and grad students鈥� return to campus

  Enrollment bounces back in fall 2021

  Classes of 2020, 2021 reunite for a Night on Norlin

  The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is back Sept. 12

  Attend the inaugural Culture Crawl Oct. 7

  Get ready for Homecoming Nov. 4鈥�6

  Photos: Degrees conferred on fall class of 2021

Remarkable individuals

Students

  3 蜜糖直播 Boulder students offered 2021鈥�22 Fulbright awards

  2 蜜糖直播 undergrads named prestigious Goldwater Scholars

  蜜糖直播 student named Truman Scholar

  蜜糖直播 Boulder graduate earns prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship

Faculty

  蜜糖直播 Boulder violist Richard O鈥橬eill wins Grammy

  Professor Barbara Demmig-Adams wins 2021 Hazel Barnes Prize

  Jun Ye wins Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

  6 蜜糖直播 Boulder faculty members become distinguished professors

  Champion of blue-collar monsters Stephen Graham Jones keeps racking up awards

  Patricia Limerick elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

  Christopher Bowman elected to National Academy of Engineering

  National Academy of Inventors recognizes Mark Rentschler, Greg Rieker and Tin Tin Su

  National Academy of Inventors honors Richard Noble, Theodore Randolph

  Astrophysicist Jack Burns elected to International Academy of Astronautics

Growing in our commitment to inclusive excellence

  Chancellor Philip DiStefano announces $25 million investment pool to support diversity initiatives

  蜜糖直播 Boulder announces Center for African and African American Studies; Center for African and African American Studies to have home in Macky Auditorium

  蜜糖直播 Boulder paves way for Pac-12 schools to increase women in policing

  蜜糖直播 regents approve renaming of 2 campus buildings

  Chancellor names Sonia DeLuca Fern谩ndez senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion

  Upward Bound celebrates 40 years at 蜜糖直播 Boulder

Forces for good

  蜜糖直播 Boulder campus sees high COVID-19 vaccination rate among members

  Despite tough year, 蜜糖直播 Boulder students earn honors for high voting rate in 2020

  Students pay survey incentives forward to tune of combined $25,137

  Buffs show up to clean up University Hill, support community

Warm welcomes, fond farewells

  Ralphie VI Set To Debut This Friday Night

  Saying goodbye to the Old Main cottonwood

Healing in the midst of heartbreak, injustice

  Campus remembers shooting victims

  Twin trees planted to honor 蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 beloved Peggy Coppom, the late Betty Hoover

  One year later: How George Floyd鈥檚 death changed us

Prioritizing mental health and wellness

  The Week in Photos: Health and Wellness Summit

  Embedded clinician rides along to help students facing mental health challenges

  Musicians鈥� Wellness Program flourishes in expanded Imig Music Building

Your top 10 favorite pro tips

  The dean鈥檚 list of advice: 3 tips for Halloween weekend

  4 practical tips for dating during a pandemic

  Living off campus or commuting to Boulder? Tips and reminders

  Tips to help you create a better sleep schedule

  5 tips to help you prepare for ski season

  3 tips to create an at-home gym (for free)

  4 tips for meeting people and connecting if you鈥檙e an introvert

  3 tips for finding and scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

  Daylight saving time ends: 6 tips to fall back this weekend

  3 travel tips before fall break

Addressing costs, advocating for the campus community

  蜜糖直播 Boulder to cover fees, increase stipends for graduate students on appointment

  Chancellor advocates for state funding for renovation projects

S鈥檏o Buffs

  蜜糖直播 announces 蜜糖直播 Athletics Visibility Award

  蜜糖直播 Athletic Hall of Fame to welcome 9 new members during Homecoming events Nov. 4鈥�6

  Alumna Sage Hurta honored as co-Pac-12 woman of the year

  Cassidy Gray wins NCAA championship, Buffs skiing third after day 1

  McKinley Wright IV invited to NBA Draft Combine

  Olympian and Buff Magnus Boee is National Nordic Skier of the Year

Pride of Olympic proportion

  蜜糖直播 alum Flora Duffy adds page to comeback story with historic Olympic win

  Morgan Pearson anchors Team USA to silver medal

  To watch this weekend: Melissa Stockwell at the Paralympics

Guest speakers share their perspectives

  Stacey Abrams

  David Brooks

  America Ferrera

  Chloe Fineman

  Deb Haaland

  Emily Harrington

  Alex Honnold

  Jameela Jamil

  Commencement speaker: Nita Mosby

  Ricco Nasty

  Joe Neguse

  Esther Perel

  Kevin Roose

  Space Force Gen. Thompson

  Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Building campus resources

  蜜糖直播 Boulder College of Music unveils long-anticipated building addition

  Alumnus Tandean Rustandy makes surprise 7-figure gift announcement at ribbon-cutting

Stewarding sustainability

  Chancellor names inaugural members of University Sustainability Council

  Campus adds 16 electric vehicle stations including Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant spaces

  蜜糖直播 Boulder wins national solar decathlon challenge; First-place solar decathlon winners receive visit from US secretary of energy, US senator

  Teams finish installing compost collection bins in nearly all campus restrooms in academic, administrative buildings

  Fleet of e-scooters provides new way to get around east Boulder

  蜜糖直播鈥檚 indoor pool first in US to include phthalate-free liner

  5 takeaways from the 2021 Campus Sustainability Summit

Gifts for posterity

  Chicanx and Latinx Endowed Library Collections Fund launched

  Visionary philanthropist Roe Green invests $5 million in 蜜糖直播 theater program

New research in health, climate, space

  5-minute breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs

  Air pollution exposure during pregnancy may boost babies鈥� obesity risk

  Is your body clock off schedule? Prebiotics may help

  蜜糖直播 Boulder to lead new NASA Space Tech Research Institute

  Emirates Mars Mission to reach Martian orbit on Feb. 9

  Extreme heat, dry summers main cause of tree death in 蜜糖直播鈥檚 subalpine forests

  Common plants and pollinators act as anchors for ecosystems

Campus records and accolades

  蜜糖直播 Boulder designated as a Hunger Free Campus

  蜜糖直播 Boulder attracts record $634.4 million for research

  蜜糖直播 Boulder named 2021 Innovation Award winner by APLU

Startups see success

  蜜糖直播 Boulder spinoff company develops technology that could treat COVID-19 complications

  Groundbreaking innovators awarded $1.5 million in grants at Lab Venture Challenge Finals

  From vaccines to plants: New Venture Challenge finalists focus on saving lives

Beyond Boulder

  First student benefits from 蜜糖直播 American Indian tuition law

  Students testify for test optional bill at 蜜糖直播 House

  Philip DiStefano, Rick George discuss name, image, likeness rules

  蜜糖直播 Boulder applications rise 13% during 蜜糖直播 Free Application Day

What we鈥檙e looking forward to in 2022 and beyond

• 蜜糖直播 Boulder, UN Human Rights to co-host global climate summit next fall
• 蜜糖直播 Athletics joins United Nations Race To Zero Campaign
• Venture Partners鈥� new deep tech accelerator set to launch in January

Can鈥檛 get enough?

  Instagram top 9 in 2021

  Research stories from 2021 that will keep on giving in the new year

  Top 10 highlights of 2021 from the College of Engineering and Applied Science

  Ring in 2022 with these 5 climate resolutions

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In 2021, 蜜糖直播 Boulder researchers tackled challenges ranging from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to space exploration and climate change. They examined social trends, such as the power of Black Twitter, the impact of the growing singles population and why kindergarteners from low-income schools sit for longer stretches than students at wealthier schools. And they explored opportunities, such as new energy sources and customizable lullabies.

As you prepare for the holidays, take a look back at 蜜糖直播 Boulder research from 2021 that will shape the year ahead.

Mutation-mapping tool could yield stronger COVID boosters, universal vaccines

Researchers at 蜜糖直播 Boulder have given humans a new edge in the race against pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. The team developed a platform that maps out the common mutations in viruses that may allow them to evade the body's immune system.

New cereal box-sized satellite to explore alien planets

A new, pint-sized satellite named 蜜糖直播TE will explore the volatile physics in a class of far-away planets called hot Jupiters. 蜜糖直播TE is the first NASA-funded "CubeSat" mission to set its sights on worlds beyond Earth's solar system.

How therapy, not pills, can nix chronic pain and change the brain

One in five Americans suffer from chronic pain. Now, a new study shows that a non-drug, psychological treatment may help people to rewire their brain, providing them with potent and durable relief.

Increased winter snowmelt threatens western water resources

A new analysis of 40 years' worth of data has found that, in the West, the boundary between winter and spring has been steadily disappearing. Snow is melting sooner each spring at measuring stations from the Mexican border to Alaska. 

The single population is growing, and it鈥檚 time to grow with it

Nearly half of the adult U.S. population is single. Yet, society still focuses on marriage and relationships as the endgame. Marketing and psychology Professor Peter McGraw offers a new perspective on how we see solos.

Research-backed custom lullabies connect 蜜糖直播 parents, babies

鈥淟ittle Zoe River, with your friends you go and play. Full of life and laughter, you鈥檙e sure to find the way!鈥� In a new project, researchers and musicians at 蜜糖直播 Boulder partnered with expectant parents and guardians to write and sing personal lullabies for their babies.

What the history of camping can tell us about inclusion, homelessness and protest culture

There's nothing like sitting around a campfire and roasting s'mores. In her new book, historian Phoebe Young challenges readers to think about why some forms of camping became mainstram in the U.S., while others have been marginalized.

How Black Twitter has become the new 鈥楪reen Book鈥欌�攁nd more

Fifty-five years after a Black postal worker produced the inaugural issue of The Green Book to help African Americans navigate a racist society, Black Twitter is playing a similar and even broader role in the U.S., suggests a new 蜜糖直播 Boulder study.

Kindergartners from low-income schools wait more, move less than wealthier school peers

Researchers traveled to 32 kindergarten classrooms to discover how kids spend their time during a typical day at school. The results reveal how the educational experiences of children in the U.S. can diverge before they reach first grade.

New wearable device turns the body into a battery

In an innovation right out of The Matrix, engineers at 蜜糖直播 Boulder developed a new device that you can wear like a ring or bracelet and that harvests energy from your own body heat.

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In looking back on 2020, COVID-19 stands out for many. In the face of sorrow and difficulty, Buffs came together, worked to protect our herd and helped curb the coronavirus through research and community resources. Prior to and during the pandemic, there have been moments of growth, greatness and celebration as well. The community sharpened its commitment to anti-racism and inclusive excellence. Individuals accomplished academic, scholarly and personal feats. Researchers furthered our understanding of science on Earth and in space. We broke records; invited a variety of guest speakers to share their stories; and bolstered entrepreneurism and sustainability. We took time for self-care, including virtual "pawffice hours" with four-legged friends, and more. 

Buffs together, protecting our herd

• 蜜糖直播 Boulder commitment totals $1.8 million to expand student mental health and wellness
• Students facing financial impacts of COVID-19 may apply for emergency funds
• Buffs Together: Thank you to our essential employees
• Buffs Together aims to rally 蜜糖直播 Boulder community while we鈥檙e apart
• Buffs Together makes an impact
• 蜜糖直播 Boulder launches Protect Our Herd public health awareness campaign
• Ana Corral and Lindsay Randall 鈥� Human Kindness Goes a Long Way
• Daniel Knowles 鈥� Giving Local Businesses a Helping Hand

COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Remarkable individuals

• 蜜糖直播 student earns prestigious Astronaut Scholarship
• Former 蜜糖直播 Boulder postdoc Jennifer Doudna smashes glass ceiling with historic Nobel win
• Leeds School professor receives prestigious NASA award
• Professor Adam Bradley wins 2020 Hazel Barnes Prize
• Keeping up with the Curies: Laser scientists win prestigious physics award; 蜜糖直播 Boulder physicists honored by National Academy of Inventors
• Patty Limerick named to state Geographic Naming Advisory Board

Helping curb COVID-19

• Singing unmasked, indoors spreads COVID-19 through aerosols, new study confirms
• Even outdoors鈥攚hy face coverings are important
• Aerosol research instrumental in getting musicians back to playing safely
• Ask an expert: Staying safe this winter and holiday season during COVID-19
• How sampling campus wastewater aims to keep COVID-19 in check
• Why developing a successful COVID-19 vaccine is only half the battle
• How a simple smell test could curb COVID-19 and help reopen the economy
• Frequent, rapid testing could turn national COVID-19 tide within weeks
• Remants of ancient viruses could be shaping coronavirus response
• Dorm sewage, vials of saliva and a state of the art new lab: Inside 蜜糖直播鈥檚 COVID testing plan
• New COVID-19 test returns results in 45 minutes鈥攏o swab required
• 6 lessons we can learn from past pandemics

Defining moments, resilience

• Shifting to remote learning
• Off-campus wildfire activity: Campus resources and response
• A national nail-biter and a 蜜糖直播 鈥榖lue wave鈥欌�攑olitical scientists weigh in on 2020 election

Growing in our commitment to anti-racism and inclusive excellence

• Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to continue in spring semester
• Chancellor announces immediate anti-racism actions to transform campus
• IDEA Council holds inaugural meeting, sets initial priorities
• From the Chancellor: Community Safety Task Force to foster greater engagement, accountability and transparency
• 蜜糖直播 Boulder Council for Community and Inclusion convening
• Free anti-racism course opens door to 鈥榮ome very difficult questions鈥�
• 蜜糖直播PD chief, law enforcement officials to continue talks with students to build mutual trust, understanding
• 蜜糖直播 leadership reaffirms support for DACA students after Supreme Court ruling
• New 蜜糖直播 Boulder Pride Office opens

Read more stories about Buffs committing to anti-racism and inclusive excellence in 2020.

Welcoming new and returning Buffs

• Austin Jamar 鈥楯B鈥� Banks named associate vice chancellor and dean of students
• Karl Dorrell, former Buffs assistant, named head football coach

Stewarding sustainability

• Environmental Center celebrates 50 years of students in action
• Facilities Management accelerates compost collections expansion

Honoring community through art and culture

• Art in Public Space Committee, 蜜糖直播 Boulder History Project get underway
• Los Seis de Boulder sculpture to remain at 蜜糖直播 as part of university archives
• Art flags aim to unite people, celebrate culture, spark hope
• Bringing Jewish history and culture to 蜜糖直播 communities

Your top 5 favorite pro tips

• 9 screen-free things to do this weekend
• Anxiety and sleep: Tips to get back to normal
• Been ghosted? Here鈥檚 what you can do
• 5 signs of depression you shouldn鈥檛 ignore
• Self-care ideas that cost $0

Pause for Paws

Pause for Paws brought a series of virtual programming for students in need of some extra pawsitivity. Activities included voting for the most valuable pet, Pawffice Hours鈥擹ooming with librarians and meeting their furry family members鈥攁nd more.

Startups see success

• COVID-19 test, PTSD treatment take top honors at New Venture Challenge
• Inventions keep powering 蜜糖直播 Boulder startup formation; System leaps to No. 20 in patent rankings
• Media student captures life stories with video startup Mamabird Interviews

Standouts in space

• Tiny moon shadows may harbor hidden stores of ice
• Researchers develop dustbuster for the moon
• New FRIDGE could bring real ice cream to space
• Scientists peer inside an asteroid
• Emirates Mars Mission to begin journey to the red planet
• Tree rings may hold clues to earthly impacts of distant supernovas

Back on Earth, more in research: 10 research discoveries from 2020 you won't want to miss

5 new master鈥檚 degrees

• Outdoor recreation economy
• Teacher leadership
• Corporate communication
• Two degrees in data science

S鈥檏o Buffs

• Dani Jones named national women鈥檚 track athlete of the year
• Chip wins his third Mascot National Championship
• Tyler Bey drafted by Philadelphia 76ers

Guest speakers share their perspectives

• Black Lives Matter founders
• Julissa Calderon and Gadiel Del Orbe
• Dan Carlin
• Exonerated Five
• Kate Fagan and Phillip Lindsay
• Anthony Fauci
• Ilana Glazer
• Doris Kearns Goodwin
• Trevor Noah
• Malcolm Turnbull
• Lil鈥� Yachty

Bolstering entrepreneurism

• Lab Venture Challenge awards record $1.35 million to promising 蜜糖直播 Boulder ventures
• Infectious disease containment, anxiety disorder interventions among projects funded by AB Nexus
• Silicon Flatirons, Startup 蜜糖直播 to launch policy academy for rural entrepreneurs

Breaking ground and building campus resources

• Take a virtual tour of the expanded Imig Music Building
• New bridge links Main Campus, neighborhoods north of Boulder Creek
• Projects in progress in 2020 included the business-engineering expansion and work on the Rene虂e Crown Wellness Institute. Completed were the Fleming Tower renovation and Ramaley Biology Building expansion.

Making the most of life in the virtual world

• Zoom on to campus with virtual Buff backgrounds for your meetings
• Color your stress away with 蜜糖直播 themed cartoons
• 5 long distance date ideas
• Music faculty, students take notes from TikTok for stay-at-home performance
• Bringing the Bard online
• Young people make their voices heard online amid pandemic

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