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The National Institute of Standards and Technology building in Boulder, NIST has renewed its partnership with Colorado State, allowing researchers to apply the modeling system they have developed. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

NIST Center of Excellence builds resilience against natural hazards

Samantha Ye February 17, 2020

From disaster to recovery, a federally-funded research center of Colorado State University is developing multidisciplinary "resilience science" to help communities plan for comebacks after natural hazard...

The administration building is home to Joyce McConnell's office as well as many other Colorado State University administrative offices, Sept. 9, 2019. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

CSU among 5 schools to earn Platinum sustainability rating

Serena Bettis February 17, 2020

Colorado State University really does bleed green and gold — or maybe it’s more like green and platinum.  CSU received its third Platinum rating from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating...

Apart from the THC content levels, there are also several physical characteristics that differentiate a hemp plant from a marijuana plant. Photo courtesy: Mike Sullivan, Hemp Farms Colorado LLC.

$1.5 million donation goes to new cannabinoid research center

Marshall Dunham February 10, 2020

While the cannabis business may be booming across Colorado, research on cannabis is about to start booming at Colorado State University. Later this spring, the University will be opening a cannabinoid...

Peak Brain, a new dietary supplement that claims to help improve focus issues and test scores, is being developed by a Colorado State University alumnus.  (Photo illustration by Anna Montesanti | Collegian)

Peak Brain claims to improve student test scores by 21%; Studies say the answers aren’t so clear

Charlotte Lang February 10, 2020

After years of brain fog and a series of concussions in his life, one Colorado State University alumnus developed a product that claims to improve cognitive performance.  Spencer Curtis, a Fort Collins-area...

The Colorado State Plant Growth Facility provides over 60 thousand square feet of research space, includeing greenhouses, growth chambers and office space. The greenhouses are capable of creating varied environments from desert to tropical, making it suitable for a wide array of research. (Matt Begeman | The Collegian)

Beer lovers rejoice: CSU proves hops can grow year-round

Noah Pasley February 4, 2020

In a bout of happy news for breweries, research conducted at Colorado State University indicates that hops do not require a vernalization period as previously thought.  Bill Bauerle, who leads the research,...

According to the Colorado Flu Report, Colorado has seen 2,366 hospitalizations, 111 outbreaks and one pediatric death in connection to the flu so far this season. (Photo Illustration by Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Campus reacts to rise of coronavirus here and abroad

Laura Studley January 30, 2020

Coronavirus is becoming a growing concern within the Colorado State University community as the disease spread continues.  The first outbreak of coronavirus was reported in Wuhan, China, in December...

Wolves playing in the snow at the Wolf Sanctuary in Divide, Colorado. (Photo courtesy David Hannigan, Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Gray wolves howl home to Colorado

Serena Bettis January 27, 2020

Most loud sounds heard around Fort Collins late at night are typically from partying college kids or trains — not wild animals.  This is not the case for Coloradans living in Moffat County, where Colorado...

CSU students present at United Nations climate change talks

CSU students present at United Nations climate change talks

Charlotte Lang December 16, 2019

Colorado State University students are leading the world in climate change research. CSU students traveled to Madrid recently to present various research topics at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.   COP25,...

Dozens of Poinsettias, wreaths, and other holiday flowers were lined up inside the green house for purchase. The green house then led into a small gift shop for visitors to browse holiday trinkets and get warm. Photo credit: Brooke Buchan

Ongoing poinsettia sale ‘hands-on’ experience for students

Gerson Flores December 12, 2019

Without missing a beat this holiday season, the department of horticulture and landscape architecture at Colorado State University is hosting its annual poinsettia sale, giving students and community members...

photo illustration for meat (sorry not sure what to caption these!)
(Luke Bourland | The Collegian)

Where Food Comes From Market: ‘More than just a store’

Gerson Flores December 12, 2019

For the last 30 years, the animal sciences department has sold meat to students and community members alike. This April, it finally inaugurated its official store, Ram Country Meats: Where Food Comes From...

The koloa bird is endangered due to inbreeding. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Malachowski / Oregon State University)

Caitlin Wells, research scientist, in the koloa’s corner

Joey Wagner December 11, 2019

A Colorado State University research scientist does one better than just braking for birds in the road. She has her sights set on saving an entire species: the endangered koloa.  Caitlin Wells, research...

Dennis Ojima, senior research scientist in the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory and a professor emeritus in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, sits in his office on Dec. 2. The longtime CSU professor was selected as the president-elect of the Ecological Society of America, with his term beginning in 2020. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

CSU professor named president-elect of Ecological Society of America

Ceci Taylor December 3, 2019

The newly named president-elect of the Ecological Society of America, a Colorado State University climate change researcher and ecologist, wants to take the organization in an international direction. Dennis...

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