Together, We Explore
In a 2021 monthly series, we share stories that reflect our curiosity, ability to adapt, engagement with the community, and research and creative expertise. This month, we are focusing on our curiosity.
Salazar Center report champions inclusive and equitable landscape conservation, provides lessons learned for practitioners
Case studies focus on Baltimore, Bears Ears Natural Monument, the Klamath River watershed in the Pacific Northwest and Pembroke Township in northeastern Illinois.
Faculty Friday: Ajhanai Newton
Ajhanai Newton (Sociology, ’15) is an instructor for CSU’s Master of Sport Management. She researches leadership, gender, and race in collegiate athletics.
When fracking moves into the neighborhood, mental health risks rise
People living near unconventional oil or gas wells report chronic stress and depression related to their uncertainty about environmental and public health risks as well as noise, pollution, and truck traffic.
Can a college course teach students to ‘unlearn’ racism?
Rather than focus on race, the class explores theories which emphasize the social nature of reality.
CSU joins global team to study ecosystem, climate change interactions in thawing permafrost
Colorado State University is one of 14 universities from around the globe that have collectively been awarded $12.5 million by the National Science Foundation to launch a new Biology Integration Institute called EMERGE.
How power shaped the ‘success story’ of genetically modified cotton in Burkina Faso
The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once the poster child for genetically modified crop advocates.
Food’s contributions to gentrification are focus of new book co-edited by CSU prof
The first essay in a new collection about the role that food plays in gentrification by a Colorado State University faculty member and his co-editors tells the tale of ink! Coffee in north Denver.
In changing urban neighborhoods, new food offerings can set the table for gentrification
When new residents and businesses move into low-income neighborhoods, they often deny that they are displacing current residents.
CSU alum’s back on track for 2021 Summer Games
CSU alumnus Ben Pinkelman is taking advantage of the IOC postponement to prepare for the Tokyo Games.