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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Biomedical engineering seniors create patented 3D-printed prosthetic foot

Katie Fisher, Science Editor May 2, 2025

After having his left leg amputated from pediatric osteosarcoma at 6 years old, Colorado State University student Garrison Hayes adapted to wearing a prosthetic limb throughout his childhood. While...

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Campus Connections students mentor, inspire growth among local youth

Katie Fisher, Science Editor April 28, 2025

Once a week during a semester’s duration, Colorado State University students come together to serve local youth facing difficulties through the university’s Campus Connections Therapeutic Youth Mentoring...

Photo courtesy of Tod Clapp

Gross human anatomy lab connects donors to undergrad anatomy education

Katie Fisher, Science Editor April 22, 2025

The human body is a beautifully complicated system of muscles, bones and tissue. It is an anatomical marvel best explored through physical examples, a reality experienced by Colorado State University students...

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Anatomical advancements: Clapp Lab develops VR anatomy education software

Katie Fisher, Science Editor March 31, 2025

On the second floor of Colorado State University’s Health Education Outreach Center, 100 virtual reality headsets hang from retractable plant hangers in the immersive learning teaching lab. The product...

As Colorado State University begins research on hemp, bean stalks in the University Greenhouse have more room to flourish because the hemp seeds will be planted outside in open field. Photo courtesy of Zane Watson.

Rooted in innovation: Exploring 7 leading research centers at CSU

Hannah Parcells, News Editor March 7, 2024

Colorado State University has always been connected to the wonders of the natural world. Founded in 1870 as Colorado Agricultural College, CSU has a rich history of connecting with outdoor spaces. Over...

Science without limits: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices in STEM

Science without limits: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices in STEM

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

As a dedicated research institution, Colorado State University is well acquainted with the fact that science knows no boundaries. CSU has a long history of research and scientific study with a diverse...

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CSU hosts public observing at Madison-Macdonald Observatory

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter October 25, 2023

On the first and third Friday of each month from April to November, the physics department at Colorado State University opens the Madison-Macdonald Observatory to the public and hosts a night of public...

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