CU Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman Launches Project To Improve Physics And Science Education

Oct. 27, 2002

Nobel laureate Carl Wieman, distinguished professor of physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, has launched a new science education project using part of his Nobel Prize money. The Physics Education Technology Project, or PhET, is supported by the Kavli Institute of Oxnard, Calif., the National Science Foundation, CU-Boulder and the Nobel Prize award.

Criminal Justice Expert To Give Annual Scott Lecture At The CU School Of Law

Oct. 27, 2002

CU-Boulder School of Law Professor Kevin R. Reitz will give the 28th annual Austin W. Scott Jr. lecture Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Fleming Law Building. The lecture titled "Rebuilding America's Law of Criminal Sentencing: The New Model Penal Code" is free and open to the public. In 2001, Reitz was appointed reporter for a revision of the Model Penal Code, the first since its adoption by the American Law Institute in 1962. The project will rewrite the code's provisions on sentencing and corrections.

Seven CU-Boulder Fulbright Scholars Spread Knowledge Around The World

Oct. 23, 2002

Fulbright grant winners from universities in Morocco and Turkey are conducting research at the University of Colorado at Boulder while five CU-Boulder faculty winners are in Africa, Asia and Europe to teach and do research. Provost Phil DiStefano said the CU-Boulder faculty, "continue to be recognized throughout the world for their academic expertise, and it is also noteworthy that faculty from other countries want to conduct their research at our campus."

CU Journalism Professor Meg Moritz, Grad Student Produce Video Feature On Native American History For PBS

Oct. 23, 2002

Marguerite Moritz, associate dean of CU-Boulder's School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Amy Echo-Hawk, a graduate student in the school, have produced a short video feature that will air on PBS during Native American history month in November. Moritz served as senior producer on the project and Echo-Hawk was the producer. According to Moritz, the feature is one of several short subject videos slated to air in recognition of Native American History Month and will be televised on stations around the country.

New Program For Students Interested In Health Sciences Available At CU-Boulder

Oct. 23, 2002

The Student Academic Services Center at the University of Colorado at Boulder has started a new Pre-Health Program available to SASC-eligible students interested in the health sciences field.

CU-Boulder Space Team Studying Water, Ice And Potential Life On Jupiter Moon, Europa

Oct. 23, 2002

The oozing of glacial material in the floating ice shell on Jupiter's moon Europa has important implications for future exploration of the enigmatic moon and prospects of life in its ice-covered ocean, according to a University of Colorado at Boulder professor.

'Western Air: Progress And Challenges' To Be Addressed Nov. 6 In CU-Boulder Series

Oct. 23, 2002

"Western Air: Progress and Challenges in Protecting Human Health and Scenic Vistas," will be addressed by two University of Colorado at Boulder faculty members Nov. 6 as part of the Chancellor's Community Lecture Series. The talk by Michael Hannigan and Jana Milford of the mechanical engineering department will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Chautauqua Community House at 900 Baseline Road in Boulder. The talk is free and open to the public and no reservations are required.

Ethnic Studies Professor Brings Multidisciplinary Study To CU-Boulder Classrooms

Oct. 22, 2002

Students in courses taught by Angel David Nieves, assistant professor in the department of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, are tackling contemporary - and often controversial - multicultural issues across a variety of disciplines.

'Diet For A Small Planet' Author To Speak At CU-Boulder Nov. 6

Oct. 22, 2002

In 1971, Frances Moore Lapp茅's book "Diet for a Small Planet" introduced many Americans to the possibility of eating a balanced, healthy diet excluding meat. Lapp茅 and her daughter Anna will give a public talk at CU-Boulder on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the University Memorial Center's Glenn Miller Ballroom. They will talk about "Hope's Edge: The Next Diet for a Small Planet," a book written by the Lapp茅s that was published in February 2002.

CU-Boulder Leeds School Of Business Hosts Investment Conference

Oct. 21, 2002

Editors: Media are invited to cover the conference, though it is not open to the public. Call Michael Stutzer at (303) 492-4348 for information. Nationally recognized economists and scholars will participate in CU-Boulder's annual investment conference to be held Nov. 1-2 at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, Colo. The conference is not open to the public.

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