Smart bandage developed by CSU researcher can prevent chronic wounds Colorado State University 2026-09-20 | Smart bandage developed by CSU researcher can prevent chronic wounds
Colorado Gardening and Horticulture Basics Colorado State University 2024-04-26 | Colorado State University alum Nika Linn provides tips and tricks for the novice gardener to get started. From soil health practices to the basics of horticulture, here’s how to maintain a sustainable and successful garden.
The Lū’au returns to Colorado State University Colorado State University 2024-04-25 | The Lū’au has been a tradition for decades at the Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center at Colorado State University to educate the community on Hawaiian culture and to celebrate milestones.This year marks the first lū’au on campus since 2018, returning to celebrate 40 years of APACC.CSU student Leilani Hardin shares about the cultural significance of lū’au and its importance for students impacted by the Lahaina wildfires in August 2023.
Sustainable Photoredox Catalysis l Colorado State University Chemistry Innovation Shines Bright Colorado State University 2024-04-05 | Production of chemicals, both intentional and by-products, has huge impacts on the environment, health, and all aspects of modern life. The Colorado State University Department of Chemistry is well known for its focus on sustainable chemistry research and is now leading the way forward to sustainable chemical production with the introduction of the SuPRCat initiative. The Center for Sustainable Photoredox Catalysis, or SuPRCaT, focuses on replacing the use of precious metals and extreme heat – which pump carbon into the atmosphere – with earth-abundant or organic compounds and light as a catalyst to produce critical chemicals used in everyday life.⚛️ Learn more: https://col.st/gfP2a 🔗
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Methane Leak Detection and Research Facility at Colorado State University Colorado State University 2024-03-19 | The Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center (METEC) is a leading interdisciplinary research facility at Colorado State University. The center frequently partners with industry leaders to field-test systems for leak detection during oil and gas production as well as basic research. The center is located at the Foothills Campus near Fort Collins and is part of the Energy Institute. Learn more: https://energy.colostate.edu/metec/
Down Syndrome Research: CSU-led Study Aims to Address Gaps in Early Intervention Colorado State University 2024-03-14 | A national study led by Colorado State University aims to dramatically improve intervention planning and early clinical care for young children with Down syndrome. The CSU Developmental Disabilities Research Laboratory recently launched "Project CAPE-abilities or Communication And Play Early abilities.” Researchers say it is the first large-scale, comprehensive, longitudinal study of early foundations of communication and play and their relation to other biomedical conditions in this population. Learn more at https://chhs.source.colostate.edu/csu-led-6-2-million-study-will-id-improve-interventions-for-young-children-with-down-syndrome/
Two Simple Methods for Harvesting Rainwater in Colorado Colorado State University 2024-03-07 | Jessica Thrasher at the Colorado Water Center shares two simple ways to harvest rainwater in Colorado.
Rethinking Water Usage in Colorado | Insights from Colorado Water Center Director John Tracy Colorado State University 2024-03-07 | Colorado Water Center Director John Tracy sheds light on the need to shift from traditional water usage to sustainable practices. Tracy delves into the societal implications of our water choices and the importance of aligning costs with our values.Learn more about Tracy's views on the future of water in the U.S. at https://source.colostate.edu/water-101/
Why Fort Collins Beer Tastes So Good: Water Colorado State University 2024-03-07 | Jeff Biegert, Fermentation Science and Technology instructor and brewmaster at Colorado State University, talks about the particular water chemistry along the Continental Divide and the Front Range that makes it highly suitable for brewing a variety of crisp beer. Fort Collins has also been recognized multiple times nationally for its water. Water quality and conservation play an important role in the brewing process, and brewers throughout Colorado are consistently adopting innovative practices to adapt to drastic water changes in the West. Learn more https://source.colostate.edu/water-quality-beer-brewing/
Conversation Starters: How Can Shared Interests Help Tough Conversations? Colorado State University 2024-03-04 | Martin Carcasson from CSU Center for Public Deliberation discusses various strategies for having more constructive conversations, especially in the context of addressing complex and divisive issues.Link to other videos in this series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ_83ppVw-aT_PMuU2ZWjN_g2hTnckhok
Conversation Starters: How Can Being Curious Help Tough Conversations? Colorado State University 2024-03-04 | Martin Carcasson from CSU Center for Public Deliberation discusses various strategies for having more constructive and productive conversations, especially in the context of addressing complex and divisive issues.Link to other videos in this series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ_83ppVw-aT_PMuU2ZWjN_g2hTnckhok
Conversation Starters: How To Deal With Wicked Problems? Colorado State University 2024-03-04 | Martin Carcasson from CSU Center for Public Deliberation discusses various strategies for having more constructive conversations, especially in the context of addressing complex and divisive issues.Link to other videos in this series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ_83ppVw-aT_PMuU2ZWjN_g2hTnckhok
Black Destiny Month: Redesigning Our Future Colorado State University 2024-02-28 | “When you’re always being told about the negative parts of your history, the negative parts of your ancestry, [with] slavery, Black trauma, Black struggle, it reaffirms the false thought that we are just that. I feel like it’s very important for us to start to recognize that we are not our past. We are going to embrace our future.” – Joshua Duran, CSU Political Science ‘24Colorado State University student Joshua Duran played a key role in the ideation of this year’s Black History Month theme, “Black Destiny Month: Redesigning Our Future.” He explains how he hopes that as future generations of learners and teachers share Black history, they spotlight key contributions from the community to instill confidence and inspiration to redesign their futures.
CSU Alumna Jenny Cavnar Named the First Presidential Executive in Residence at CSU Colorado State University 2024-02-22 | CSU alumna and sports broadcaster Jenny Cavnar has been named the first President's Executive in Residence at Colorado State University. The new Presidential Executive in Residence program at CSU will engage top professionals in advisory roles for the university and provide direct connections for students, faculty and the community at-large.Jenny Cavnar is an award-winning sports broadcaster who recently created history by being named the primary play-by-play voice of the Oakland A’s, making her the first woman to hold that title in Major League Baseball.Learn more at https://source.colostate.edu/jenny-cavnar-presidential-executive-in-residence/
Microbiome Research Could Lead to Breakthrough in Forensic Science Colorado State University 2024-02-12 | CSU-led groundbreaking collaborative research on universal decomposing microbes combined with machine learning could transform forensic science. Learn more at https://agsci.source.colostate.edu/csu-research-universal-decomposing-microbes/A note from the authors:Foremost, we thank the willed-body donors for their contribution to science; A. Esterle, K. Otto, H. Archer, C. Carter, R. Reibold, L. Burcham, J. Prenni and the CSU Writes programme for technical and resource contributions; A. Buro, V. Rodriguez, M. Sarles, A. Hartman and A. Uva at SHSU for field contributions. Opinions or points of view expressed here represent a consensus of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the US Department of Justice. Any use of trade, firm or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the US Government. Funding was provided by the National Institutes ofJustice (2016-DN-BX-0194, J.L.M.; 2015-DN-BX-K016, J.L.M.; GRF STEM2018-R2-CX-0017, A.D.B.; GRF STEM 2018-R2-CX-0018, H.L.D.), the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Global Scholar Program (J.L.M.), National Science Foundation Early Career Award (1912915, K. C. Wrighton) and National Institutes of Health T32 Training Award (T32GM132057, V.N.).
2024 Climate Change in Colorado Report: What to Know Colorado State University 2024-02-08 | Colorado State University researcher Becky Bolinger talks about several key takeaways from the third edition of "Climate Change in Colorado" report, published in January 2024. Bolinger, the lead author of the report, discusses future outlooks for temperatures, water resources, and climate extremes and hazards in Colorado. Learn more about the multi-chapter report created by researchers at CSU in the Department of Atmospheric Science within the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering: https://col.st/bGkAUFunding and support came from the Colorado Water Conservation Board and Denver Water.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:31 Future temperatures in Colorado01:24 Future climate extremes and hazards02:01 Future changes in Colorado's water resources02:49 How to move forward
Using Virtual Reality for Seniors Wellbeing | Healthy Aging Research Colorado State University 2024-02-01 | Can exposure to nature help slow aging? Researchers from Colorado State University bring nature to elderly patients using virtual reality as a new method to treat cognitive decline. Learn more in CSU's special report on healthy aging: https://col.st/hsI3J 🧠Featured CSU scientists: Sara LoTemplio - Assistant Professor of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources & Director of the Restoring Attention & Affect in Nature Lab (RAAIN): https://col.st/pKijsFrancisco R. Ortega - Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Director of the Natural User Interaction Lab (NUI): nuilab.orgRachel Masters - Graduate Research Assistant, Natural User Interaction LabDeana Davalos - Professor of Psychology, Director of the Aging Clinic of the Rockies, Associate Director of the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging, & Director of the Davalos Lab: https://col.st/stkTO
President Parsons Trains with CSU Womens Basketball Team Colorado State University 2024-02-01 | CSU President Amy Parsons joined the women's basketball team for a training session prior to the home game against San Jose State.
Dr. Temple Grandin Micd Up at the Exceptional Rodeo at CSU Spur Colorado State University 2024-01-24 | The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Exceptional Rodeo, held annually at the CSU Spur campus, is an adaptive rodeo, providing an opportunity for kids of all abilities to ride a real mechanical bull, give roping and barrel racing with interactive props a go, pet the two miniature horses that live on the CSU Spur campus, and more. Dr. Temple Grandin, a CSU professor of animal sciences and renowned autism expert, was in attendance for the entire event, where she spoke to many of the children and their families. Learn more at https://agsci.source.colostate.edu/exceptional-rodeo-celebrates-40-years-of-bringing-roping-riding-to-children-with-special-needs/
Find Your Energy at Colorado State University | 2024 Colorado State University 2024-01-19 | At Colorado State University, there’s this energy we all share — this undeniable excitement for what’s next. And it’s a feeling you can only find here.Learn more at https://www.colostate.edu/
Find Your Energy at Colorado State University | 2024 Colorado State University 2024-01-19 | At Colorado State University, there’s this energy we all share — this undeniable excitement for what’s next. And it’s a feeling you can only find here.Learn more at https://www.colostate.edu/
2024 Climate Change in Colorado Report Colorado State University 2024-01-09 | CSU published the third climate change report for Colorado, aiming to synthesize how climate has changed and what to expect in the future based on model projections. The focus includes changes in temperature, precipitation, water, snowpack runoff, and hazards. Learn more at https://engr.source.colostate.edu/2024-climate-change-in-colorado-report-takeaways-context-and-details/
How can we recycle agricultural run-off? | Conversation Starters Colorado State University 2023-12-20 | Colorado State University faculty members Reza Nazemi, Yan “Vivian” Li and John Mizia found ways to turn agricultural waste into reusable material. Their modular electrochemical systems, powered by renewable electricity, produce nitrogen-based fertilizers from agricultural waste streams.One day, they hope to share this technology with farmers and the agricultural industry.Learn more: https://col.st/N3JfU
National Western Stock Show Weather: Fact or Fiction? 🧐 Colorado State University 2023-12-14 | January weather in Denver is often dreary, but according to CSU Professor of Atmospheric Science and Colorado State Climatologist Russ Schumacher, the persistent myth that snow always hits during the event is more about perception than fact. 🐄🌦️
The Fast Fashion Problem: 5 Tips to Reduce Clothing Waste Colorado State University 2023-12-11 | The clothing industry is second only to oil and gas in its global pollution footprint. Sonali Diddi, design and merchandising associate professor at Colorado State University, talks about the environmental damage from fast-fashion culture and mega consumerism and provides tips on how to reduce your impact.
Common Contaminants in Larimer County Recycling Colorado State University 2023-12-07 | From food containers to plastic clamshells, learn about some common contaminants found in Larimer County recycling.This video is part of our sustainability series 'How to be a Better Earthling'. Watch other videos in this series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ_83ppVw-aQO5SQerYFB0CutNhIZDYVbAdditional information on Recycling in Larimer County:Recycling Made Easy:larimer.gov/solidwaste/recyclingmadeeasyLarimer County Video: youtube.com/watch?v=vSfhbJ04UzE&t=7sRecycling Guidelines: fcgov.com/recycling/pdf/Expanded_Recycling_Guidelines.pdf?1559172931Common Contaminants:larimer.gov/solidwaste/recycling/no-nos
Recycling in Larimer County: What Everyday Items Are and Are Not Recyclable? Colorado State University 2023-11-16 | Larimer County Environmental Educator, Calli Gunderman talks about a few things you may not know about when it comes to recycling in Larimer County. From cardboard frozen food boxes and clamshells to dishware, some everyday items seem recyclable but they are not. Watch the video to find out.Other videos in this series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ_83ppVw-aQO5SQerYFB0CutNhIZDYVbRecycling Made Easy: larimer.gov/solidwaste/recyclingmadeeasyRecycling Guidelines: fcgov.com/recycling/pdf/Expanded_Recycling_Guidelines.pdf?1559172931Common Contaminants:larimer.gov/solidwaste/recycling/no-nos
Student Veteran Organization: Supporting Student Veterans and Veteran Families at CSU Colorado State University 2023-11-10 | Erika Parrish who served in the United States Marine Corps, is currently the vice president of CSU's Student Veteran Organization. In this video, Erika talks about the role SVO plays in providing resources for personal, academic, and professional success for student veterans and students from veteran families.Learn more about SVO and other resources for CSU's student veterans at https://alvs.colostate.edu/veteran-services/
Five Tips for an Earth-Friendly Yard Colorado State University 2023-11-08 | Jessica Thrasher from the Colorado Water Center shares five tips on creating your own earth-friendly, sustainable yard to conserve water and support pollinators and surrounding wildlife.Watch all videos in our How To Be A Better Earthling series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ_83ppVw-aQO5SQerYFB0CutNhIZDYVb
Bronze Boot Run Colorado State University 2023-11-03 | The Bronze Boot Run is an annual ritual between the CSU and Wyoming Army ROTC cadets, with the two schools meeting at the state line on U.S. 287 to exchange the game ball.
Rooted in Abundance: 25 Years of Pride Colorado State University 2023-10-25 | “Rooted in Abundance: 25 Years of Pride” is a short documentary exploring the trajectory of the Pride Resource Center and LGBTQIA+ community at Colorado State University over the past 25 years. A wave of LGBTQIA+ centers opened on college campuses nationwide in the 1990s, coinciding with the AIDS epidemic and the murder of Matthew Shepard in an anti-gay hate crime. Shepard, a student at the University of Wyoming, passed away in a hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, on October 7th, 1998.The Fort Collins Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance, the Student Organization for Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals (SOGLB), and others worked with the Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) to open GLBT Student Services at CSU, which opened officially on August 1st, 1998. Following the testimonies of the center’s earliest days, the film delves into the reflections of recent CSU alumni, who emphasize the center’s profound impact on helping them succeed and graduate during their time as students.
How to Have Difficult Conversations: A Guide to Finding Common Ground in Divided Times Colorado State University 2023-10-24 | Martin Carcasson from CSU Center for Public Deliberation discusses various strategies for having more constructive and productive conversations, especially in the context of addressing complex and divisive issues. Learn more at https://cpd.colostate.edu/
Colorado State and AtmosZero Partner with New Belgium Brewing to Replace Natural Gas Boiler Systems Colorado State University 2023-10-19 | Researchers at Colorado State University are working with industry partners in Fort Collins to develop a green energy steam heat system for New Belgium Brewing that will drastically reduce the company’s carbon footprint.Currently, half of New Belgium’s direct greenhouse gas emissions come from the burning of natural gas to create steam for brewing and other operations activity. The CSU team is working with Fort Collins-based company AtmosZero to prototype a first-of-its-kind industrial electric heat pump to produce the needed steam instead. The work is an important step towards decarbonizing steam heat production, which accounts for 7% percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.Learn more at
Morphing robots designed at CSU can grip, climb and crawl like insects Colorado State University 2023-10-19 | Pulling inspiration from the natural world, researchers at Colorado State University have developed a trio of robots that can morph their bodies and legs as needed to better crawl, shimmy or swim over difficult terrain.These new robotic systems are designed to mimic the way biological organisms adapt their shape depending on their life cycle or environment and were developed by a team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The work is described in a new paper published in Nature Communications which outlines the three robotic types and their different abilities including gripping, climbing and amphibious travel.Associate Professor Jianguo Zhao led the research team on campus with recent Ph.D. graduate Jiefeng Sun serving as lead author for the paper.
Student Reflections on Indigenous Peoples Day Colorado State University 2023-10-06 | Native American students at Colorado State University reflect on what Indigenous Peoples' Day means to them.Students featured in the video are Miya Chavez (Pueblo of San Felipe, Pueblo of Cochiti and Navajo Nation), Hanna Medina (Pueblo of Jemez and Pueblo of Zia), and Jared Hodison (Navajo Nation).
Highlights from the 2023 Fall Address and President Parsons Investiture Ceremony Colorado State University 2023-10-04 | The CSU community gathered on the Oval on Oct. 4 for President Parsons' inaugural Fall Address, investiture ceremony and university picnic. Learn more about President Parsons' institutional priorities that she shared during her Fall Address:https://source.colostate.edu/parsons-outlines-top-priorities-at-fall-address/ Link to the full livestream:youtube.com/watch?v=ZKPG8sS6mgQ
The Future of Agriculture Technology is Now Colorado State University 2023-09-28 | Advanced technology is key to financial and environmental sustainability of agriculture. Whether it is agrivoltaics, the use of drones and sensors, precision irrigation technology or livestock methane emissions quantification, CSU is committed to cutting-edge research and innovation to help shape the future of agriculture.Learn more at https://source.colostate.edu/the-future-of-ag/
Growing Food Security at CSU | Rams Against Hunger Colorado State University 2023-09-26 | No student going hungry is the goal of Growing Food Security program at Colorado State University. Student volunteers talk about that mission in this video highlighting over 7,000 pounds of fresh produce grown and harvested by CSU student volunteers at CSU’s Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center (ARDEC) South field. All the program’s produce goes to Rams Against Hunger food pantry and CSU Mobile food pantry. Over four hundred people visit the pantry on campus every week on average.
President Parsons Interviews Memphis Grizzlies David Roddy Colorado State University 2023-09-19 | In a special interview, President Parsons chats with David Roddy, a former CSU Men's Basketball star and current player on the Memphis Grizzlies. In the interview, Roddy shares what it's like to be a first-round draft pick in the NBA, his journey as he completes his Colorado State University degree, advice for students, and much more.
CSU Lory Student Center Tour Colorado State University 2023-09-12 | Take a tour through the Lory Student Center, Colorado State University's "connection central" where students, faculty, staff, and the world come to work, learn, play, and experience the energy of Colorado State University. The LSC serves as a supportive, creative gathering place for exchanging ideas, socializing, challenging social and cultural norms, and engaging in campus activities. Learn more with @ARamsLife vlogger Alex Hey, who provides a general overview of the LSC.
Turning Hemp Waste into Cellulose Nanocrystals: CSUs Vivian Li on her Research Colorado State University 2023-08-24 | Yan Vivian Li is among the three researchers who earned grants awarded by Colorado’s Advanced Industries for innovations in technology, biotechnology and key industries. Two of the projects focus on turning hemp waste into reusable material. The third strives to develop an LED photochemical vaccine manufacturing testbed.Learn more at https://chhs.source.colostate.edu/csu-researcher-turning-hemp-crop-residue-into-cellulose-nanocrystals-for-biomed-uses/
Conversation Starters: What is a Green Roof and What are the Benefits of Having a Green Roof? Colorado State University 2023-08-22 | Jennifer Bousselot, Assistant Professor in CSU's Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture explains what green roofs are, and how they can benefit cities.Learn more at https://source.colostate.edu/research-green-roof-thriving-at-csu-spur-campus/
Welcome Message from President Amy Parsons | Fall 2023 Colorado State University 2023-08-17 | Welcome to a new year at Colorado State University! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or have been part of our university for decades, it’s exciting to begin the fall semester with such a talented and diverse community of faculty, staff and students.Read President Parsons' full message to the campus community: https://col.st/V726u
The Class of 2027 has Entered the Chat 🐏 #RamWelcome #Shorts Colorado State University 2023-08-14 | Move-In Week is underway at CSU.For detailed list of events and programming for #RamWelcome, visit https://otp.colostate.edu/ramwelcome/
Colorado State University is Charging Forward | Fall 2023 Colorado State University 2023-08-11 | What does the future hold? At CSU, we’re working on it. Through campus-wide sustainability efforts, including earning four consecutive Platinum sustainability rankings, and groundbreaking research that’s advancing the health of humans, animals and the planet.Learn more at https://www.colostate.edu/
3 Human Causes of Wildfires and Tips to Prevent Them Colorado State University 2023-07-31 | Camille Stevens-Rumann, Colorado State University Associate Professor and Colorado Forest Restoration Institute Assistant Director, talks about three common, human-caused factors behind wildfires and reminders on how to prevent them. Learn more about CSU's wildfire research:https://source.colostate.edu/wildfire-research/This video is part of our sustainability series 'How to be a Better Earthling'. Watch other videos in this series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ_83ppVw-aQO5SQerYFB0CutNhIZDYVbChapters:00:00 Intro00:21 Campfires01:13 Vehicles and Equipment01:44 Cigarette Butts
Researchers Study the Impact of Wildfires on Watersheds Colorado State University 2023-07-31 | Colorado State University Hydrology researchers are studying the effects of the devastating Cameron Peak Fire of 2020 on waterways. The team is tracking how streams respond after a fire and exploring whether adding mulch to burned slopes can help reduce runoff and protect water quality.Learn more about CSU's wildfire research:https://source.colostate.edu/wildfire-research/
Things We Love in Old Town Fort Collins #shorts #fortcollins Colorado State University 2023-07-28 | Here are some things to explore in Old Town, Fort Collins.
Does Colorado have a Water Crisis? | Conversation Starters Colorado State University 2023-06-29 | Colorado Water Center Director John Tracy speaks about the future of water conservation in Colorado in this video.Learn about the dipping levels of the Colorado River, federal water restrictions, climate change, energy concerns and more in this interview: https://source.colostate.edu/colorado-river-crisis-federal-solutions/
Should You Delete Your Social Media? | Conversation Starters Colorado State University 2023-06-27 | Recent controversies around Facebook and Twitter have many people ready to go off social media. But, as social media became a placeholder of life stories for most people over the years, there are some things that you might consider before you deactivate or delete your social media.Read the full story on: https://source.colostate.edu/what-happens-to-your-life-stories-if-you-delete-your-facebook-account/The research story was originally published on The Conversation, to which Colorado State University is a contributing institution.
