Carbon coating gives biochar its garden-greening power
An international research team has illuminated unprecedented detail of biochar's seemingly miraculous properties.
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Three state governors headline 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium 2017
The governors of Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, along with more than 50 other experts, will take the stage at the 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium, Oct. 30-31.
2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards: The best of the best
The CSU Alumni Association will honor some of its brightest stars at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner.
Homecoming 2017: A time to celebrate CSU
Enjoy a week filled with fun events during Homecoming and Family Weekend 2017.
New state climatologist up for the challenge of Colorado's 'fascinating, diverse' climate
Russ Schumacher will lead the Colorado Climate Center, the CSU-based office that provides climate monitoring and research for the benefit of scientists, educators and the general public.
CSU annual research spending tops $338 million
CSU generated $338.4 million in research expenditures in Fiscal Year 2017, a boost of nearly 2 percent.
Advancing algae for better biofuels: CSU shares in $3.5 million project
The overall goal set by the Department of Energy is to double the yield of biofuel precursors from algae to about 3,700 gallons per acre per year.
Students
For STEM students interested in a teaching career, CSU offers scholarships, research
The Noyce Scholarship helps future STEM educators jump into teaching.
ChemE Car looks forward to nationals after placing 3rd at Rocky Mountain Regional Conference
ChemE Car placed third at the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, qualifying the team to compete at the national competition this fall.
Mechanical engineering undergrad participates in national emissions campaign
ME undergraduate student, Liam Lewane, recently shared his latest project at a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Research campaign, addressing environmental air quality.
Atmospheric science fellow explores breakdown of compounds that impact lifetime of greenhouse gases
Atmospheric science student Jared Brewer spent the summer at the Institut de Combustion Aérothermique Réactivité et Environment, in Orleans, France investigating the quantum yields of the carbonyl species, Methyl Ethyl Ketone.
Research
Carbon coating gives biochar its garden-greening power
An international research team has illuminated unprecedented detail of biochar's seemingly miraculous properties.
CSU annual research spending tops $338 million
CSU generated $338.4 million in research expenditures in Fiscal Year 2017, a boost of nearly 2 percent.
Advancing algae for better biofuels: CSU shares in $3.5 million project
The overall goal set by the Department of Energy is to double the yield of biofuel precursors from algae to about 3,700 gallons per acre per year.
CSU team joins Nobel-winning international hunt for gravitational waves
The team will provide critical coating technology to increase the sensitivity of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory.
Events
Three state governors headline 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium 2017
The governors of Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, along with more than 50 other experts, will take the stage at the 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium, Oct. 30-31.
Atmospheric science and craft beer: Next FORTCAST talk appeals to Fort Collins sensibilities
How is a career in atmospheric science related to craft beer? Join Karen Kosiba for a FORTCAST presentation, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Tap & Handle.
Where has all the carbon gone? Find out Sept. 26 with FORTCAST
Discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26, upstairs at Tap and Handle.
2017 Engineering Career Fair Sept. 28
The 2017 Engineering Career Fair is scheduled for Sept. 28 at the Fort Collins Hilton.
Engineering Community
Russ Schumacher named Colorado State Climatologist, climate center director
Schumacher will continue in his role as a faculty member in the Department of Atmospheric Science.
Faculty join The Conversation to share research with global audience
To date, 50 CSU authors have contributed 67 articles that have been read by more than 1.5 million people in countries across the globe.
CSU Writes: Facilitating scholarly writing productivity — and community
Kristina Quynn radiates positivity, especially when discussing CSU Writes, a program that facilitates scholarly writing productivity for faculty and graduate students.
Navy pilot training manuals from the ’40s stand test of time
Atmospheric science researcher Libby Barnes shares inspiration from her grandfather's career