Faculty-Staff Edition - March 1, 2024
Research Updates
With space travel comes motion sickness. These engineers want to help
In amusement park-like experiments on campus, aerospace engineers at 91勛圖厙 are spinning, shaking and rocking people to study the disorientation and nausea that come from traveling from Earth to space and back again.
Campus Community
Aerospace professor earns Air Force grant to study spacecraft trajectories
Natasha Bosanac has earned a 2024 Air Force grant to advance the study of spacecraft trajectories in cislunar spacethe region around the Earth and the moon.
Biochemist wins Cogswell Award for Inspirational Teaching
Amy Palmer, professor of biochemistry, has been recognized for revamping classroom experiences, championing diversity and striving to connect with students beyond the course curriculum.
The Conversation
Climate comedy workswhy, how it can help lighten a politically heavy year in 2024
Jokes can be a healing contagion as they expose hypocrisy, spark laughter and open minds. The need for levity is just one reason climate comedy worksread more from CU experts Max Boykoff and Beth Osnes on The Conversation.
Events & Exhibits
Celebrating the Boldt decision on tribal treaty fishing rightsMarch 5
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision, a seminal case on tribal treaty fishing rights that helped usher a new era for tribal sovereignty and co-management of natural resources. Join Colorado Law for scholarship, storytelling and celebration.
Misunderstood Ever After? The Brothers Grimm and Their Legacya lecture April 4
The fairy tale collection of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm is acclaimed across the world, but its origins, contents and editorial history are often misunderstood. Professor Ann Schmiesing will shed light on the brothers work and cultural significance. Come early for pizza!
Titanic to explore human side of one of historys most famous tragedies
Even though Titanic: The Musical bears the name of one of historys most famous ships in its title, its really a story about people. Join the College of Musics Musical Theatre and Eklund Opera programs March 1517.
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