Faculty Feature: Heather Littleton
In this Faculty Feature, Dr. Littleton shares why she chose UCCS and briefly explains a new research project she is working on aimed at building resilience in LGBTQ+ youth. (More)
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7 Questions with Jeffrey Scholes, author of “Christianity, Race, and Sport”
Jeffrey Scholes, associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy, answers seven questions on his new book, a critical examination of white Protestant Christianity’s attempt to disproportionately police, discipline and punish Black athletes. (More)
Smaller, faster, stronger: NSF grant to help UCCS researcher develop the electronics of the future
A $250,000 National Science Foundation grant will allow Kevin Tvrdy, associate professor of chemistry & biochemistry, to advance the process of creating and purifying carbon nanotubes for the benefit of nanoscience worldwide. (More)
Karin Larkin on creating a historic preservation plan for campus
Watch the faculty feature video to learn more about Dr. Larkin’s research and how archeology can help us navigate the present by learning from the past (More)
Nursing research team awarded $25k grant to explore lived experiences of nurses
A team of nurses from the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, led by Kathy Prue-Owens, assistant professor, will embark upon a journey to explore the lived experiences of (More)
Perera envisions the future of edge computing: faster and more adaptable than ever before
Perera’s analysis of customized and reconfigurable architectures shows that novel solutions can bring next-generation edge-computing platforms up to speed. (More)
28 faculty-student teams awarded Undergraduate Research Academy funds
28 student-faculty pairs have been awarded funds for original research and creative work, as the largest Undergraduate Research Academy cohort to date gears up to begin their year-long projects. (More)
$600k grant fueling new LGBTQ+ initiative and partnership
The collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will aim to help LGBTQ+ youth build healthy dating relationships and make wise decisions, with a goal of reducing rates of dating violence, problem drinking and suicidal thoughts. (More)
Silva-Smith’s work reflects modern nursing values
This National Nurses Week, UCCS celebrates practicing nurses, retired nurses, and nursing students – including Amy Silva-Smith, whose new stroke rehabilitation research will begin this summer. (More)
Barboza named associate editor of journal for Child Maltreatment
Barboza will serve along fellow editors from universities such as the University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame and more. (More)