The Perception Laboratory is recruiting participants for a research study aimed at better understanding human-AI cooperation. This research uses human eye-tracking signals to inform the development of hierarchical reinforcement learning (HRL) agents for human-agent collaboration. The goal of this research is to understand how to produce agents that can effectively work with a wide range of humans that vary in expertise, preference and adaptability.

Participants will play the game Overcooked on a desktop computer while eye-tracking and keyboard input are collected, as well as fill out a series of questionnaires. 

To be eligible to participate, you must be between the ages of 18 to 65 years and have normal vision (20/40 or better) without correction from eyeglasses or contact lenses. Contact lenses and eyeglasses should not be worn during the study.

Your participation in this study will require approximately 90 minutes of your time and can be scheduled at your convenience. The study will take place in ECST 322, Engineering Center at CU Boulder.  
 
You will receive a $25 Visa card for your participation. If interested, please scan the QR code (in the attached image) or visit the booking site to reserve a time. Email perception.laboratory.usafa@gmail.com for more information.

Campus construction on Regent Drive near the Coors Events Center may cause delays to Buff Buses and other traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., between Sept. 25 and Nov. 3. Regent Drive will be reduced to one lane during this time, and flaggers will be directing traffic. Please plan accordingly, as you may need to leave early to arrive on time.

Starting Oct. 1, Adobe Express will no longer be included with Creative Cloud Shared Device Access for Higher Education. Those who access Adobe Express through this method should save their projects to another account before Oct. 1.

CU NightRide is a student-operated program dedicated to meeting the safety needs of CU students, faculty and staff by providing nighttime transportation to support a safe academic and socially responsible environment, both on campus and in the community.

CU NightRide is hiring driver/dispatchers to take calls, coordinate rides and drive within the city of Boulder. We’re looking for students who are confident and safe behind the wheel, friendly, courteous, non-judgmental, caring and skilled at multitasking.

Driver/dispatcher (Student Assistant I)

• $16 per hour, 10–20 hours/week
• Flexible schedule
• Growth opportunities
• Listen to your own music

If you're located outside of Colorado and/or you won't be on campus while taking classes, it's important for us to know where you are so we can make sure you're getting equitable access to educational opportunities.

Learn more and update your contact information.

As a reminder, building access hours are changing starting Sunday, Sept. 24. Most academic buildings with scheduled classes will be open and unlocked between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to allow non-affiliates access to scheduled events and other activities.

CU affiliates needing special access to a specific building are asked to contact their building proctors, C-CURE operators or department chairs to request the authorization/access needed on their Buff OneCards. 

Full information and FAQs can be found on the campus building access page. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Andrew Kosinuk at the CU Police Department at andrew.kosinuk@colorado.edu. 

Stop by any University Libraries location to grab a bingo card. Then return your filled-out card to enter to win prizes.

The Basic Needs Center works in partnership with Student Support and Case Management to help you access the essential resources you need. The Basic Needs Center can connect you to on- and off-campus food resources, emergency housing resources and additional wellness services to support your unique needs.

Maintenance on Wi-Fi networks will cause outages in some campus buildings between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Learn which buildings will be affected.

Enterprise database maintenance on Saturday, Sept. 23, will cause two 5- to 15-minute outages, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. for many campus services including MyCUInfo, Buff Portal, Canvas and more.

Undergraduate students: Apply now to become part of the Boulder-CU Leadership Program, which connects CU students invested in their own leadership development with leaders in the local Boulder community. The program runs from October through April each academic year. If you have any questions, please reach out to jessica.follett@colorado.edu.

Students planning a career in public service are invited to apply for the Truman Scholarship. The Truman Foundation is seeking juniors with exceptional leadership potential committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or other public service. This prestigious scholarship provides leadership training, mentorship and up to $30,000 for public-service related graduate study. 

Only juniors may apply, but sophomores are invited to attend the upcoming information session to hear how to improve your chances. Join at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, via Zoom.

In partnership with Hunger Free Colorado, the Basic Needs Center can directly enroll you in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides nutrition benefits for qualifying families and individuals to support their food budget.

We can help you:

• Apply for SNAP food assistance
• Recertify your SNAP benefits
• Make a change to your existing SNAP case (address change, income change, etc.)
• Troubleshoot issues or delays with your SNAP case

The CU Book Store is now offering computer and smartphone repair services. Other tech services offered include device rentals and 3D printing at an affordable price. Visit the book store for details.

Fraudsters are getting better at sneaking scams in CU Boulder Student Jobs. They’ll often promote fake jobs in the same way honest employers do.  

Spotting a scammer

Search online: Look up the name of the company or the person who’s hiring you, plus the words “scam,” “review” or “complaint.”

Payment request: A potential employer should never ask you for money.

Fake check scam: Never cash a check that comes with “extra” money. No honest potential employer will ever send you a check to deposit and then tell you to send back part of the money or buy gift cards with it. The check will bounce, and the bank will want you to repay the amount of the fake check.

Odd offerings: Don’t take cashier’s checks, gift cards or money orders as a form of payment.

Have a bad feeling?

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Scammers are using several savvy techniques to grab your attention.

• Avoid jobs offering a lot of money for very little work.
• Ignore job opportunities sent right to your email. Student Employment will never directly email you jobs.
• Never give out personal information over email or the phone.
• Meet in a public place to better determine an employer’s intentions.

You’ll find more information on our Recognize & Avoid Job Scams webpage.