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Blake Edwards, a freshman computer science major, received an NFC chip implant in his left hand between his thumb and index finger. The NFC chip can be used for controlling some wireless devices and writing information to. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

College of Natural Sciences welcomes new data science major

Charlotte Lang February 22, 2018

Data Science— a study based on computer programming, data analysis and database systems— has recently been introduced to Colorado State University as a major in the hopes of preparing students for...

Sarah Karp, an open house volunteer and former Colorado State University student, aides a child in an experiment called “Swirl and Hurl”.  For this experiment, the person on the rotating circle spins around with weights in their hands, and when the person brings their arms in and out, the person spins faster or slower to conserve momentum. (Photo courtesy of Adam Pearlstein)
You spin around in a circle with weights in your hands. When you bring in your arms you bring in a signification amount of mass which now makes smaller circles and so the rate the you spin has to increase to conserve energy and momentum. In physics, this is called conservation of angular momentum.

Little Shop of Physics Open House returns for 27th year

Julia Trowbridge February 22, 2018
With a half-million volt Tesla coil, hands on experiments and other collaborating scientists, the Little Shop of Physics is hosting their 27th Open House.
Sue Van Den Heever, a professor of atmospheric science, discusses environmental issues in Africa at a panel discussion hosted by CSU's Africa Center on Feb. 20. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

CSU faculty, USGS researcher discuss solutions to sustainability challenges in Africa

Matthew Bailey February 21, 2018

A panel held by the Africa Center at Colorado State University Tuesday evening brought together three panelists who talked about technological innovations and sustainability changes in Africa.   The...

Out at the CSU Foothills Research Campus near Laporte, Maggie Gilman, a CSU compost intern rakes a pile of compost. The piles of compost can reach 131 degrees due to microbes in the soil breaking down organic material (Erica Giesenhagen | Collegian).

CSU student Maggie Gilman composts with passion

Jorge Espinoza February 19, 2018

After a long day of classes, Maggie Gilman, a senior studying Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, puts on her blue overalls, steel-toed boots, a hat, a pair of gloves, and makes her way out to the Colorado...

The future site of the student education garden, pictured in November 2015. Photo courtesy of Natalie Yoder.

CSU Student Education Garden hopes to contribute to Fort Collins food system

Pat Conrey February 15, 2018

When the new campus stadium was built, the former Student Sustainability Farm lost its turf, but not for long. North of the Gardens on Spring Creek, roughly half an acre of campus land was re-purposed...

Beekeeper Josh Vaisman speaks about honeybees and pollination at the Defend Our Bees event on February 12, 2018 in th Lory Student Center. (Anna Baize | Collegian)

Defend Our Future hosts panelists to discuss importance of healthy bees

Audrey Weiss February 13, 2018

If you’re struggling to watch what you eat, start by looking at the bees. Defend Our Future hosted the Defend Our Bees event Monday at Colorado State University. Rachel Melton, a sophomore English...

Panelists from CSU discuss safety of GMO consumption

Panelists from CSU discuss safety of GMO consumption

Matthew Bailey February 11, 2018

A moderator and a group of four panelists from a range of Colorado State University departments came together Thursday night to discuss one question in front of an audience in the Lory Student Theater:...

Annalise Maughn, a CSU chemistry graduate student, and James Neilson, a CSU chemistry professor, research the topic of understanding and controlling solid-state materials and their chemical components. The scientific journal "Chemistry of Materials"  has choosen Maughn's research paper from a Functional Inorganic Materials Lab run by Neilson to be featured as the editor's choice. (Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian)

CSU graduate student revolutionizes solar cell research

Jorge Espinoza February 6, 2018

Colorado State University graduate student Annalise Maughan’s research around perovskites is revolutionizing solar cells. Her article titled “Anharmonicity and Octahedral Tilting in Hybrid...

A logo sign outside of the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on April 2, 2017 in downtown Washington, D.C. (Kristoffer Tripplaar/Sipa USA/TNS)

Defend Our Future discusses cuts to the EPA

Audrey Weiss December 7, 2017

Defend Our Future, an environmental group at Colorado State University, discussed the implications of budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday evening.  Dr. Emily Fischer, assistant...

Research technician Kelsie Condon walks Farina, a Galgo Español, across a mat designed to measure how much weight each paw receives. This process is part of Dr. Felix Duerr's research into the effects of CBDs in treating arthritis. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital researches cannabinoid use to treat canine diseases

Ty Betts December 7, 2017

New research from the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is exploring the use of cannabinoids to treat canine diseases — but that does not mean your dog should start smoking weed. Researchers...

The Growing Project, a local, non-profit food security organization, hosted their 4th annual cupcake bake off on Tuesday at the O'dell Brewing Company. The fundraiser was open to the public and featured more than 20 different cupcakes from organizations and businesses that attendees could pair with various O'dell ales. The $10 ticket fee contributed to The Growing Project's mission of providing fresh, regional and accessible food to all. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Defend our Beer panelists discuss brewing sustainability at Odell Brewing Company

Audrey Weiss December 6, 2017

Defend Our Future hosted their Defend Our Beer event at Odell Brewing Monday night to discuss the impact of climate change on the brewing industry. Panelists included brewers, and other experts in...

Flood waters have risen into the Lakes on Eldridge North neighborhood near the Addicks Reservoir  West Houston, Texas on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. Hurricane Harvey inundated the Houston area with several feet of rain. (Tom Fox/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

CSU meteorology team underestimated activity levels of 2017 hurricane season, report shows

Samantha Ye December 5, 2017

The activity levels of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season were considerably higher than what was predicted by Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project forecast team. In their 2017...

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