Nursing internship in Nepal inspires dreams for the future
After completing a nursing internship in Nepal, Adrianne Thompson ’19 is inspired to stay in the field – and one day, open her own hospital abroad. (More)
Science & Technology
Campus invited to participate in Mountain Lion Research Day Dec. 13
Faculty, staff and students alike are invited to participate in the 11th annual Mountain Lion Research Day, an opportunity for campus to experience high-caliber research conducted by members of the UCCS community. (More)
Engineering student named one of 10 most influential Lockheed Martin interns nationwide
Chris Boles was one of 2,500 interns hired by Lockheed Martin this summer. He was also named one of the top 10 most influential. (More)
Photo Feature: Hybl Center construction – October 2019
Crews from J.E. Dunn Construction continue progress on the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center. The project remains on budget and on schedule for an April 2020 opening. (More)
Nobles wins Lustig Award from American Physical Society
Jason Nobles, a doctoral student in applied sciences, won the Harry Lustig Award for his research work in liquid crystals Oct. 12 during the Four Corners Section annual meeting of the American Physical Society in Prescott, Arizona. (More)
Van Kampen celebrated for spearheading funding for local cybercrime investigators
Janet Van Kampen, program director for the School of Public Affairs’ Public Safety Initiative, was recognized for her work to direct over $148,000 in state funding to bring cybercrime resources and training to Colorado public safety officials. (More)
Cool Science Carnival Day to bring 6,000 on campus Oct. 12
More than 6,000 students and families will take part in more than 60 interactive exhibits at UCCS for the annual Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival Carnival Day Oct. 12. (More)
NSF grant to focus on how bats evolved to dominate the night
Aaron Corcoran, assistant professor of biology, will work with researchers at Brown University and Lawrence Technological University to study how bats evolved and understand the ecological characteristics they thrive in with a new grant from the National Science Foundation. (More)
Scott Kelly: “The sky is not the limit”
Captain Scott Kelly, the astronaut who spent nearly a year on board the International Space Station, encouraged a sold-out crowd to push themselves to do the hard things at the Gallogly Events Center Sept. 24. (More)
Solar panel installation moves Demonstration House closer to net zero energy
For six days in August, 15 students participated in a Photovoltaic 101 course on solar design and installation on campus with the final project an installation of a 3.5 kilowatt system on the house’s roof. (More)