We are recruiting participants for a research study who are fluent English speakers, are over the age of 18, and who are students, staff or faculty at CU Boulder. 

These studies take place at the Center for Innovation and Technology, Room 184G. In this type of study we investigate collaborative problem solving in science, technology, engineering and mathematics domains. In the study you will be working with other participants on a series of group problem-solving tasks.

During the study we’ll be using cameras and microphones to record the interactions you and your group have with one another and with the tasks at hand. We’ll also use eye tracking to measure your gaze patterns during the experiment. Collecting video and audio data of you and your group’s interactions is mandatory for this study. If you do not want to be recorded with video and microphone, you may decide not to participate in this study at any time.  

These studies last 1.5 hours each, and the pay is $25 per hour ($37.50 total). You cannot earn course credit through this study. Please note: International participants are subject to an upfront 30% tax withholding on their payment.

Sign up online. To get directions to our lab, or for more information, please email isat.lab@colorado.edu.

CU Boulder students, faculty and staff using the Guardian mobile safety app on iPhone should be aware of a critical update for iOS users and download the latest version. To ensure full functionality, all Apple users should download Guardian 4.2.1.

Haven’t downloaded the Guardian app yet? All campus community members are strongly encouraged to download the app, which features tools like a safety timer so friends or loved ones (called “guardians”) can monitor you if you’re walking alone and call for help if you don’t reach your destination at the expected time, 

Need more reasons to sign up? The app also provides an additional method to receive CU Boulder alerts, has a list of phone numbers for crisis support systems on campus as well as campus safety websites, and can provide you with quick access to call 911 or the CU Boulder police non-emergency phone number.

You can download the latest version of the Guardian app for free at app stores or Google Play. Simply search for Rave Guardian, then follow the instructions to complete the setup. Be sure to use your colorado.edu email address.

Interested in a U.S. Student Fulbright grant?

Join the Office of Top Scholarships and Fulbright staff at IIE by Zoom to learn more about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research or teach English worldwide. Students typically apply for a Fulbright in their senior year or during graduate school. 

In this interactive session, you’ll learn about the different types of Fulbright awards, application components and tips. There will be a Q&A and a breakout session with more information about our campus process. This will be the main information session for the 2024–25 application cycle, so please come! 

If you go

Wednesday, March 1
4–5 p.m. MT
Register
 

The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program is offering groups to support new parents this spring. 

New Mothers Group

Are you a new mother or mother-to-be? Join this six-week group to meet in person over lunch. We'll discuss the particular challenges of being a new mom who also has a career. This group will share ideas and offer support. Bring your lunches (and babies, too!).

Join Tuesdays: March 7, March 14, March 21, April 4, April 11 and April 18. Learn more and sign up.

New Fathers Group

Are you a new father or father-to-be? Join this four-week group over Zoom to discuss and navigate topics such as being a working parent, how to maintain a connection with your partner, ways to engage with your baby, how to come to terms with the impact on independence, self-doubt and more.

Join Fridays: March 3, 10, 17 and 24. Learn more and sign up.

Beginning in March, the University of Colorado’s TIAA-administered retirement plans will add two new funds to their lineup of investment options. These new funds have been researched and chosen to offer employees investment options that have strong historical performance, low costs, and consider environmental, social and governance issues.

Read more on the Work/Life blog.

Summer, fall and 2023–24 academic year application deadlines for Education Abroad are quickly approaching!

TLDR

• Advisors available for drop-ins (C4C S355) and virtual appointments
• Application deadlines range from March 1 to 15
• Financial aid applies to semester study abroad programs
• Connect with an advisor to start your application

Most summer programs have a deadline of March 1, and many of the fall and academic year programs have a March 15 deadline! Deadlines vary by program, so connect with Ed Abroad today.

Connect with Ed Abroad today to talk about your opportunities to spend next semester overseas (or in D.C.)!

Ed Abroad advisors are available for in-person drop-ins and virtual appointments 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.

Education Abroad offers programs all over the world for international study, internship, research and faculty-led opportunities. Whether you’re looking to learn with local students in a university in Australia, earn credits while exploring Europe, get hands-on experience in a South African community, or complete research in Spain, expect an unforgettable experience. 

If cost is a concern, explore our affordable programs and connect with an Ed Abroad advisor to discuss how your financial aid applies toward your program. Check out the Ed Abroad scholarships page to explore additional scholarships you may also be eligible for.

Check out our Contact Us page for details on how to connect with an advisor to discuss your options and start an application!

Join the Office of Top Scholarships and Fulbright staff at IIE by Zoom to learn more about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research or teach English worldwide. Students typically apply for a Fulbright in their senior year or during graduate school. 

In this interactive session, you’ll learn about the different types of Fulbright awards, application components and tips. There will be a Q&A and a breakout session with more information about our campus process. This will be the main information session for the 2024–25 application cycle, so please come!

If you go

Wednesday, March 1
4–5 pm MT
Register to attend via Zoom

The Hearing Research Laboratory is recruiting participants for a research study on how different listening conditions affect our ability to perceive noisy speech that has been processed in a way that mimics state-of-the-art hearing aids. We are interested in determining how hearing aid settings can be optimized for speech understanding when we are listening with two ears in realistic environments. 

You may be eligible if you are aged 18 years or older with normal hearing.

What will you have to do? If you qualify, you will be presented speech and will repeat back the words/sentences that you hear. You will visit the Hearing Research Lab about three times.

How much time will it take? The study will include three visits over approximately two to three weeks, for a total of about four hours in the laboratory. We will schedule the visits at a time convenient for you. You will be paid $15 per hour for your time. You will also receive a free hearing test to determine if you qualify for the study.  

The study will be held in the Hearing Research Laboratory in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at 2501 Kittredge Loop Rd.

Contact hearlab@colorado.edu with any questions.

What could sustainable landscaping look like at CU, why does it matter and how can students make it happen? Find out at the Climate Action Alliance's Sustainable Landscape Architecture Workshop with ENVD Professor Emily Greenwood. Anyone is welcome to attend.

If you go

Monday, Feb. 27
5–6:30 p.m.
UMC 386

In recognition of Fair Use Week 2023, the University Libraries provides resources on fair use and copyright. Learn more about how this can affect your scholarly work and take our interactive quiz.

Interested in a fulfilling career serving the public? RTD has a variety of opportunities across the agency, from key frontline positions, such as operators and mechanics, to administrative roles in areas that include IT and cybersecurity.

RTD’s Police Department is expanding—and hiring new and lateral officers—to better serve its communities. And if part-time work is of interest, the agency is hiring bus operators able to commit at least 15 hours per week. Many of these positions carry a $4,000 hiring bonus.

To learn more, stop by the three-day career fair at RTD’s Boulder operating division, at 1707 Exposition Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, through Wednesday, March 1. Can’t make it? Visit the RTD website to learn more.
 

The Diabetes Link at CU Boulder is excited to put on their first 5K run/walk fundraiser at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 16! The Diabetes Link is a student organization committed to connecting students affected by diabetes in order to create a supportive community where we can learn from each other and raise awareness about diabetes.

The start/finish line will be at the Visual Arts Complex plaza right by the UMC, and the race expo will provide food, entertainment, and health and wellness resources.

Registration fees are $10 for CU students and faculty, and $25 for the general public. A portion of your fee goes to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Children's Diabetes Foundation. Register here.

Are you attending the CU Center for Leadership’s Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series talk with Molly Bloom on Feb. 27? If you have a question you'd like to ask Molly, please share it here.