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PhD candidate Beth Wittmann’s commitment to diversity, inclusion shines at CSU

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter December 2, 2025

As a Colorado State University doctoral candidate and graduate teaching assistant in the department of biology, Beth Wittmann is a self-proclaimed “odd-ball” in her field. Motivated by the disabled...

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TIME100 Climate Innovator Todd Bandhauer electrifies steam to cut industrial emissions

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter November 19, 2025

When mechanical engineering Professor Todd Bandhauer walked into Colorado State University’s Powerhouse Energy Campus for the first time, he smelled diesel fuel, heard pipe wrenches on metal and saw...

Valerie Seitz, postdoctoral fellow at Colorado State University, presents her research at the Science of the Stench Corpse Flower Reception at CSU's Plant Growth Facilities Building Oct. 28.

Science of the Stench: Why CSU’s corpse flower smells so foul

Katie Fisher, Science Editor November 6, 2025

In the dead of night on May 25, 2024, researchers moved about an eight-foot-tall tubular spike surrounded by accordion petals painted in a deep maroon. A putrid, pungent odor of decaying flesh hung over...

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CSU, Butterfly Pavilion collaborative exhibit highlights Colorado bee diversity

Maci Lesh and Chloe Rios November 3, 2025

A new exhibit, "Beyond the Hive: Discovering Colorado’s Bees," opened Sept. 12 at the Butterfly Pavilion. The exhibit is a collaboration between Butterfly Pavilion and Colorado State University, involving...

Colorado State University graduate students Drew Schlink and Joshua Head perform an experiment with liquid nitrogen during the CSU Chemistry Club's annual Halloween show Oct 25. Schlink said he loves the event because it gives him the opportunity to teach and get younger kids interested in chemistry. “Doing it now is the perfect time to give them some fun stuff to see, and I get to have fun with liquid nitrogen," Schlink said.

Annual Chemistry Club Halloween Show brings out scientific spirit of spooky season

Jenna Espinoza, Staff Reporter October 27, 2025

The annual Colorado State University Chemistry Club Halloween Show brought back a fun day of spooky science demonstrations and trick-or-treating for people of all ages at CSU's Chemistry Building Oct....

Kwane Stewart, 'The Street Vet,' delivers speech of empowerment, kindness to future vets

Kwane Stewart, ‘The Street Vet,’ delivers speech of empowerment, kindness to future vets

Katya Arzubi, Staff Reporter October 19, 2025

Veterinarian Kwane Stewart gave a speech about his journey of almost quitting practicing veterinary medicine to instead helping over 2,500 vulnerable street pets Oct. 17 at Colorado State University's...

Courtesy of Jose Dinneny

Thornton-Massa Lecture Series reimagines ag in changing environment

Quinn Kelleher, Staff Reporter October 6, 2025

On Sunday, Sept. 28, Colorado State University welcomed José R. Dinneny as the distinguished speaker for the 22nd annual Thornton-Massa Lecture Series.  The Lecture Series honors the late Emil Massa...

Students collaborate at a drill press during a workshop lab at the Engineering Manufacturing Education Center at Colorado State University Sept. 24.

KAMAL student engineering organization powers creativity, determination

Jenna Espinoza, Staff Reporter September 28, 2025

The future of engineering continues with Colorado State University’s newest up-and-coming student organization, the Knife and Manufacturing Arts Learning Club — also known as KAMAL — which gives...

A women wearing a black shirt, green blazer and green reflective earrings stands with her hands out, palms up in the air with a smile on her face.

Ram Talks: Jordan Kraft Lambert discusses ag technology’s ability to feed masses

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter September 28, 2025

For the Sept. 24 installment of the Ram Talks lecture series, Colorado State University welcomed Jordan Kraft Lambert, director of the CSU Spur Ag Innovation Center under the College of Agricultural Sciences....

Doctoral graduate student's horror interest bleeds in dissertation

Doctoral graduate student’s horror interest bleeds in dissertation

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter September 15, 2025

Recent Colorado State University Ph.D. graduate Riana Slyter’s process for her dissertation, "Live-Mediated Horror Entertainment: The Culture, History, Industry and Experiences of Haunted Attractions,"...

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CSU students learn dolphin physiology, local conservation in Honduras

Katie Fisher, Science Editor September 8, 2025

Weighing in between 300 and 1,400 pounds with the ability to problem-solve, develop empathy and recognize themselves in a mirror, few animals share the level of intellect present in the bottlenose dolphin...

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Meet 4 CSU scientists who left indelible field contributions

Katie Fisher, Science Editor August 27, 2025

In the present day, Colorado State University sits at the cutting-edge of scientific innovation and development. Distinguished as a Carnegie R1 institution, which recognizes high research activity, and...

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