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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,...

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...

The Colorado State University Recreation Center has solar panels both out front, as well as all over the roof, which is a small portion of CSU's overall sustainability efforts, Nov. 16. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

CSU reduces, reuses, rethinks environmental effects

Gerson Flores November 20, 2019

Following the plan to use 100% renewable energy by 2030, Colorado State University recently acquired renewable energy certificates that don't just benefit people in the present, but also future generations. Over...

The National Institute of Drug Abuse has given a $3.2 million grant to researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Tennessee Knoxville to test a text-delivered counseling program for young adults with cannabis use disorder (CUD). CUD is a diagnosis given for the continued use of cannabis despite clinically significant impairment. The two lead researchers for the study are CSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies professor Doug Coatsworth, and UT’s Betsey R. Bush Endowed Professor of Children and Families at Risk Michael Mason. (Photo Illustration by Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

Cannabis counseling study could help student addicts

Ceci Taylor November 7, 2019

Since Colorado legalized the recreational use of cannabis in 2014, Colorado's "stoner culture" has skyrocketed, leading to marijuana tourist guides, a 420 festival and more.  However, some researchers...

Ram Reality Hack-a-thon participant Ali Ebrahimpouru plays with items in goody bags given to participants and discusses the weekend game plan with his team, Oct 18. (Addie Kuettner | The Collegian)

VR meets science: Hackathon births VR innovation

Samantha Bostick October 22, 2019

Despite its name, a “virtual reality” future seems more and more realistic — and Colorado State University students are here to cultivate it. The fourth annual RamReality Virtual and Augmented Reality...

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