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Solar physicists unlock the key to how sunspots form—and much more

May 22, 2024

In 1612, astronomer Galileo Galilei observed dark splotches can sunspots moving across the face of the sun. A new study could reveal the engine that drives these cloudy features, and much of the sun's volatile activity.

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5 documents to work on this summer for your academic job search

May 22, 2024

The academic hiring season is fast approaching. As you prepare for your academic job search, here are five crucial documents you can begin to draft.

Committee on Space Research at a ceremony honoring the LASP CubeSat group

LASP designated a center of excellence for CubeSat technologies

May 22, 2024

The Committee on Space Research has for the first time designated °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics a center of excellence for capacity-building in CubeSat technologies.

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Tracking Earth ice sheet melt from space

May 22, 2024

Khosro Ghobadi-Far is advancing the science of climate change with orbiting satellites through an $800,000 NASA grant.

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Take advantage of vacation time

May 22, 2024

Planning to take time off this summer? Here are some tips to help you feel more confident and prepared to leave work behind and enjoy your vacation time.

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JILA participates in inaugural showcase on Capitol Hill

May 22, 2024

JILA, a joint institute between °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ and NIST, was represented at the inaugural NSF Quantum Showcase on Capitol Hill. Attending were Professor Heather Lewandowski and graduate student Qizhong Liang, a member of Jun Ye’s research group.

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5 things to do this summer for a successful job search

May 22, 2024

Summer break is a great time to prepare for your next job or internship search. Working on career documents and online profiles is an important task to check off your to-do list. Here are five things to do this summer to help you prepare.

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Getting to know your health savings account—June 5

May 22, 2024

Join this workshop to learn about health saving accounts. You'll learn about the history of HSAs, as well as the resources and benefits of having an HSA account.

Group of researchers and tents on ice in Greenland

International team probes ice sheet-atmosphere system

May 22, 2024

An engineer, a graduate student and three research scientists are in Greenland braving extreme cold and blustery winds as they install 25 instruments to observe changes in the ice sheet-atmosphere system during the summer melt season.

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Asian Jewish Americans have a double reason to celebrate their heritage in May

May 22, 2024

This month marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as Jewish American Heritage Month—two entirely separate commemorations for two entirely separate communities, right? Think again. Read from CU expert Samira Mehta on The Conversation.

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