Dr. 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)
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Faculty Feature: Dr. Kimbra Smith, associate professor of anthropology
As a cultural and applied anthropologist, her theoretical research focuses mostly on empathy and different kinds of persistent inequalities in society whilst her applied work focuses on equity and shifting communities away from discrimination. Watch the video to learn more about Dr. Kimbra Smith and the research she’s conducting at UCCS. (More)
Dig into the archaeology of the Cragmor Tuberculosis Sanatorium
In the March 18 virtual lecture, learn about the hundreds of flamboyant writers, artists and Broadway performers who “chased the cure” for tuberculosis all the way to Cragmor Sanatorium in Colorado Springs. (More)
Cepon-Robins: A healthy sense of disgust can keep you from getting sick
Cepon-Robins was the lead researcher on the first study in its field to directly test whether people who are more sensitive to feeling disgust will become exposed to fewer pathogens – and thus suffer fewer infections. (More)
COVID-19 Research Forum presents new findings, questions for the future
Four UCCS faculty members presented new findings at the UCCS COVID-19 Research Forum, with research spanning disciplines and presenting new questions for future exploration. (More)
UCCS hosting COVID-19 research forum Feb. 10
UCCS researchers working on the causes, consequences and future implications of the COVID-19 pandemic will share their progress and findings during a free virtual event at 2 p.m., Feb. 10. (More)
Cepon-Robins illustrates how immune responses to intestinal parasites could reduce severity of COVID-19
Tara Cepon-Robins, assistant professor of anthropology, hypothesizes that the immune system, when stimulated by parasites, could suppress inflammatory immune activity such as that causing the most severe COVID-19 symptoms. (More)
UCCS in Focus: 2019 in Review
As we move into a new decade, we take a look back at some of the most memorable stories and moments from 2019. (More)
CDHE approves UCCS’ 50th bachelor’s degree
Marking a milestone, the Colorado Department of Higher Education approved a new Bachelor of Innovation in museum practice and heritage management which has become UCCS’ 50th bachelor’s degree. (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)