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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Ed Hall, assistant professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability and member of CSU's Microbiome Network, describes microbiome science as a “more holistic approach to medicine” as he discusses the significance of the microbial community to human health. (Anna Montesanti | Collegian)

Meet the researchers behind CSU’s Microbiome Initiative

Delaney Allen April 17, 2019
Scientists believe small but mighty microbes may possibly be the hidden key to better understanding our environments, and the Microbiome Initiative at Colorado State University is working to unlock it. 
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fort Collins Office located off of Prospect. (Collegian | Clara Scholtz)

CPW investigate CSU professor’s research

Laura Studley April 16, 2019

In the fall of 2018, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals received a tip that Colorado State University professor Gregory Ebel was keeping wild crows in his laboratory. This was enough to catch...

It takes about one week to install a set of solar panels, according to Nick Williamson, Commercial Project Manager for Namaste Solar. Colorado State University plans to install five more sets by June. (Photo by: Christina Vessa).

University celebrates 10 years of solar energy

Kendall Constable April 7, 2019

This year, Colorado State University celebrates 10 years of solar energy. The University hosted an event at which CSU Energy Engineer Carol Dollard spoke about the history of the University’s use of...

The ice over Horsetooth Reservoir melts as the weather gets warmer Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Shorter, warmer winters set Colorado for drought, fire

Ravyn Cullor February 13, 2019

Warmer and shorter winters in Colorado are setting the state up for droughts, bark beetle epidemics, according to Colorado State University climate and forestry experts. As high temperatures stretch further...

Chemistry professor Andrew McNally Ph.D student Michael Hilton, postdoctoral research associate Xuan Zhang, Ph.D. student Benjamin Boyle, postdoctoral research associate Juan Alegre-Requena and chemistry professor Robert Paton have discovered a new, straightforward reaction for applications in synthesizing drugs. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

CSU chemists create new method for drug discovery

Julia Trowbridge December 5, 2018

Recognized as revolutionary by Chemical & Engineering News, Colorado State University has found a new chemical tool for synthesizing important molecules. CSU chemistry professors Andrew McNally and...

The Applied Computing Machinery and Women club poses for portrait after their meeting on Nov 29. The club meets on Thursdays at 5 p.m. at the Computer Science building in room 305. They host a variety of community events at CSU and participate in competitions such as the Ram Hackathon. (Nathan Tran | Collegian)

ACM-W promotes perseverance for women in STEM

Elena Waldman December 3, 2018

Women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics face the challenge of building communities in male-dominated fields.  The Applied Computing Machinery and Women (ACM-W) club at Colorado State...

PETA protests CSU's West Nile Virus Research

PETA protests CSU’s West Nile Virus Research

Julia Trowbridge December 3, 2018

Despite numerous complaints from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Colorado State University stands by the ethics and importance of its research. PETA claims that CSU’s research on the West...

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