Participants research STEM as they prepare to transition to four-year institutions The Research Experience for Community College Students, or RECCS (pronounced Rex), is a paid summer research internship program at the University of Colorado Boulder open to all Colorado community college students. RECCS gives community college students an authentic research experience where they explore environmental or geosciences and … Continue reading RECCS pairs community college students with CIRES scientists →

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RECCS pairs community college students with CIRES scientists

Ben Kwitek, director of innovation at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, understands that innovation is critical to solving the problems our society faces. Kwitek understands the United States is at the forefront of innovation at a local and global level. At UCCS, he is also the innovator of the world’s first Bachelor of Innovation. … Continue reading UCCS’ Bachelor of Innovation Boldly Goes Where None Have Gone Before →

UCCS’ Bachelor of Innovation Boldly Goes Where None Have Gone Before

For many families in the Metro area, safe, adequate housing is a dream, and the limited access to transportation is a nightmare. Today on CU on the Air, we’re talking to CU Denver’s Carrie Makarewicz, associate professor of urban and regional planning in the College of Architecture and Planning, about the housing and commuting crises … Continue reading The Affordable-Housing Crisis and Building Transportation, Health and Wealth in Underserved Areas →

The Affordable-Housing Crisis and Building Transportation, Health and Wealth in Underserved Areas

The University of Colorado has a huge impact on the state of Colorado, and its return on investment is substantial. CU President Todd Saliman speaks with host Emily Davies on CU on the Air about the value of education; how the institution, its students, faculty and staff are adapting today; and how a collaborative environment … Continue reading CU President Saliman on Affordability, Access, Funding, DEI and the Value of CU in Colorado →

CU President Saliman on Affordability, Access, Funding, DEI and the Value of CU in Colorado

Already in the U.S. in 2021, some 95 large fires have burned more than 2 million acres in 15 states. Nearly 24,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are on the front lines across the country. Today on CU on the Air, host Emily Davies talks with CU Boulder Professor Natasha Stavros, data and fire scientist and … Continue reading Wildfire resilience, not suppression, supports the environment →

Wildfire resilience, not suppression, supports the environment

Engagement at the University of Colorado is a priority that covers vast areas, ranging from enrollment and learning opportunities, to fundraising and building relationships with diverse communities. CU on the Air host Emily Davies talks to Assistant Vice President for Engagement Tony Salazar about the many facets and the importance of building sustainable relationships that … Continue reading CU Engagement Builds Relationships that Meet the State’s Needs →

CU Engagement Builds Relationships that Meet the State’s Needs

The Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus builds the research teams of the future to speed the development of new treatments and improve human health. CU on the Air host Emily Davies and former CU President Mark Kennedy speak with Dr. Ron Sokol, director of CCTSI and … Continue reading Advancing Discoveries to Speed Intervention →

Advancing Discoveries to Speed Intervention

It’s the end of an era – or at least a 15-year run. New CU on the Air host Emily Davies talks with Vice President of University Communication Ken McConnellogue, who is retiring from the university June 31. The inaugural host of the podcast, which began publishing in June 2017, McConnellogue reflects on how the … Continue reading A Fond Farewell and Good Luck to Retiring Host Ken McConnellogue →

A Fond Farewell and Good Luck to Retiring Host Ken McConnellogue

While patents and business papers are an important aspect in scientific discovery, it’s not until that research is making a positive impact in society that it truly matters. Today on the President’s Innovation Podcast, President Mark Kennedy and host Emily Davies speak with serial entrepreneur, Stan Lapidus, about his accomplishments and insights on business collaboration … Continue reading Colorado’s Best Minds + CU Innovators = A Better Future →

Colorado’s Best Minds + CU Innovators = A Better Future

CU Innovations brings together some of the greatest minds of several academic fields at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and beyond to work across disciplines to benefit health and wellness in the larger communities. In today’s episode of the President’s Innovation Podcast, a CU on the Air series, we talk with Kimberly Muller, … Continue reading CU Innovations Brings Sciences from Inception to Implementation →

CU Innovations Brings Sciences from Inception to Implementation

Although perhaps well meaning, many diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have fallen short or have even done more harm than good. DEI is a top priority at University of Colorado, and CU is prioritizing what system shifts are needed to enact and sustain success. How do we attract, retain and graduate diverse students? How do … Continue reading Building CU’s Strength through Diversity →

Building CU’s Strength through Diversity

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the President’s Innovation Podcast, a special CU on the Air series. Host Emily Davies speaks with distinguished professor Margaret Murnane, a fellow at JILA, which is a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Dr. Murnane is also a faculty … Continue reading Exploring X-ray and Laser Science from Imagination to Application →

Exploring X-ray and Laser Science from Imagination to Application

The Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology Conference (COLTT) will once again this year feature leading edge innovations and supportive education. For years, COLTT has been convening leaders and novices from across the state, as well as building a systemwide CU community of practice. This ongoing connectivity leads to the sharing of knowledge and practices, … Continue reading COLTT Conference to Feature Revolutionary Micro-credentialing, Badging Tech →

COLTT Conference to Feature Revolutionary Micro-credentialing, Badging Tech

Endowed scholarship will benefit underrepresented medical students Charles J. Blackwood was born and raised in Trinidad, a small town in southern Colorado. After he graduated from high school there, he thought of running off to join a band. But his family, seeing his academic talent and potential, encouraged college instead. He stayed local, graduating with … Continue reading Honoring CU’s First African American School of Medicine Graduate →

Honoring CU’s First African American School of Medicine Graduate

NOTE: Coloradans age 35 and older who have been recently discharged from the hospital with COVID infection interested in taking part in the AFTER program can go to movement4everyone.com or call (303) 724-9590. There is no cost to patients and rehab equipment is available. As the deaths from COVID-19 in the United States hovers near … Continue reading Assisting COVID Survivors through Tele-rehab ‘AFTER’ Discharge →

Assisting COVID Survivors through Tele-rehab ‘AFTER’ Discharge

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