CU in the dark: Astronomer Doug Duncan discusses the Aug. 21 solar eclipse

August 4, 2017Discovery and innovation, Learning and teachingmoon, science, solar eclipse, space, sun, University of Coloradocuontheair

The best total solar eclipse in the U.S. in about 40 years will be visible within a corridor of 70 miles crossing 14 states from South Carolina and Oregon. The closest state to Colorado that will experience the total eclipse is Wyoming, starting after 11 a.m. The eclipse promises to be a remarkable sight even … Continue reading CU in the dark: Astronomer Doug Duncan discusses the Aug. 21 solar eclipse →

Creating a path for underserved youth to become teachers

July 24, 2017Community and culture, Discovery and innovation, Learning and teachingcommunity support, Diversity, Education, underserved communities, University of Colorado, youth empowermentcuontheair

Margarita Bianco, associate professor of education at CU Denver, founder of Pathways2Teaching and a Timmerhaus Ambassador, speaks with CU’s Ken McConnellogue about: The Pathways2Teaching program for 11th and 12th graders, which encourages underserved youth to become teachers in their communities Empowering youth by having them explore the disparities in their communities and research ways to … Continue reading Creating a path for underserved youth to become teachers →

Encouraging findings in Alzheimer’s research

June 21, 2017Discovery and innovation, Health and wellnessAlzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Down syndrome, Alzheimer's expert, leukine, Promising Alzheimer's drug, research, University of Coloradocuontheair

Dr. Huntington Potter, CU Anschutz Medical Campus professor and director of the Rocky Mountain Alzheimer’s Disease Center, speaks with CU’s Ken McConnellogue about: The drug leukine, which shows encouraging results Why Down syndrome research is important in Alzheimer’s research What the center is looking for in clinical studies Contribute to Alzheimer’s research here.