Faculty-Staff Edition - Nov. 5, 2018
Events & Exhibits
You're invited to the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä system Diversity and Inclusion Summit Nov. 13–14
The free event on the Boulder campus will feature author Beverly Daniel Tatum and include more than 40 interactiveÌýsessions exploring: Intent vs. Impact: Improving Inclusive Interactions.
Campus Community
Still need to cast your ballot in the 2018 general election?
Colorado voters: Return your ballot to any 24-hour dropbox or voting location. There's a dropbox and a Voter Service and Polling Center on campus, open until the 7 p.m. deadline Nov. 6.
The week of Oct. 29 in photos features a visit withÌýAstronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt, aÌývigil honoring those killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, an Engineering pumpkin carving contest, a sneak peek at "Hecuba" and more.
Research News
Your showerhead slime is alive
A CIRES-led citizen-science study reveals lung-disease causing strains of bacteria are especially common in certain environments.
Fire ant colonies could inspire molecular machines, swarming robots
Researchers have uncovered the statistical rules that govern how gigantic colonies of fire ants form bridges, ladders and floating rafts.
Physician scientists shed light on origins of ALS, neuromuscular disease
Toxic protein assemblies, or "amyloids," long considered to be key drivers in many neuromuscular diseases, also play a beneficial role in the development of healthy muscle tissue.
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