Smith earns Fulbright to continue anthropological research
Kimbra Smith, Associate Professor of Anthropology, is preparing to return to Ecuador for a second time as a Fulbright Scholar. (More)
Research Highlights
How are white men being perceived on Tinder?
UCCS and University of Wisconsin researchers delved into how sexualized profiles of white men are interpreted on Tinder with their research study. (More)
6 Questions with Tom Christensen, author of “Understanding Surface and Thin Film Science”
Described as “a conceptual overview of surface and thin film science,” Christensen’s book provides a basic and straightforward understanding of the most common ideas and methods used in these fields. (More)
Could herbal supplements help students manage stress levels?
Between keeping up with school, social lives and extracurriculars, it’s no surprise that college students often experience high stress levels. To help combat these stressors, UCCS researchers are looking into the herb ashwagandha as a potential way to improve sleep quality, clarity and energy levels. (More)
Computer Science professor receives Young Investigator Research Program grant
Philip Brown, Assistant Professor in Computer Science, is one of two UCCS faculty to be awarded the Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. (More)
LAS professor receives Young Investigator Research Program grant
Justin Cole, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, is one of two UCCS faculty to be awarded the Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. (More)
Aging Center shares community resource on cognitive care
The Aging Center recently released their “2022 Fact Sheet on Supporting Caregivers and Cognitive Care,” a community resource that provides information and guidance for individuals over 55, their caregivers and their families. (More)
Student Research Showcase: Christian Lewis
Christian Lewis discusses his research on space missions, his partnership with Dr. Lynnane George and more. (More)
7 Questions with Jeff Scholes, author of “Religion and Sport in North America: Critical Essays for the 21st Century”
Described as “a rigorously researched introduction to the relationship between Christianity, race, and sport in the United States,” Scholes’ book examines how Protestant Christianity and race have interacted, often to the detriment of Black bodies, throughout the sporting world over the last century. (More)
Photo Feature: 14th Annual Mountain Lion Research Day
Faculty and student researchers brought their findings – and their research posters — to the Gallogly Event Center on Dec. 2 for the 14th annual Mountain Lion Research Day at UCCS. (More)