The Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory is looking for people with delayed sleep-wake phase disorder or people with late bedtimes, or healthy people with typical bedtimes.

The purpose of this study is to improve our understanding of mechanisms of delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSWPD).  We are testing patients with DSWPD as well as healthy people without DSWPD. The study is 6.5 weeks long with six in-person visits at CU Boulder.

You may be eligible for this study if you:

• Are ages 16–30
• Have a diagnosis of delayed-sleep wake phase disorder or have late bedtime after 1 a.m., an inability to fall asleep and difficulty awakening when required for school/work
• Or are healthy with typical bedtimes and no sleep concerns

Study activities include:

• Health screening
• Monitor on separate occasions your sleep, mood, eating times for one or two weeks and blood sugar levels while living at home
• Live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 48–66 hours (approximately 4.75 days in total)
• Blood and saliva sampling and reaction time, mood, and ability to think testing

Compensation is up to $1,725. Get study details and apply.

The purpose of this study is to examine how light exposure and meal timing influences circadian rhythms in healthy people.

The study is seven weeks long with eight in-person visits at CU Boulder.

Participants live in the sleep laboratory on two separate occasions for 7.7 days (15.4 days total)

Compensation is up to $3,785. Get study details and information on how to apply.

We are seeking male undergraduate participants in an online paid survey. The survey contains themes of sexual assault, and answers will be kept confidential. 

Compensation for the survey is a $5 Amazon gift card, with the possibility of a $10 bonus Amazon gift card (available to one-third of participants). 

The study is open to male undergraduate students at CU Boulder. 

The survey contains approximately 55 questions and should take participants about 20 minutes to complete. 

Fill out this form to participate.

CU Boulder affiliates can now borrow a locker in Norlin Library for up to six months to store books and other personal belongings. The lockers are located near the main stairwell on the first floor and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Tired of trekking across campus to return a library book? The University Libraries and the Law Library are now sharing return locations. Learn more.

The Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship and CU Science Discovery are partnering on a new program and recruiting teachers (grades 5–12) to be fellows with the Data-Driven Art Science Community Activities for Youth program.

Learn more and apply by Oct. 6. 

Voting is easy, but it takes a little prep. Your first step is registering. What better day to register than National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17?

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Register now, plan to research your ballot and then vote by 7 p.m. MST on Nov. 5.

For additional election information and resources, visit CU's civic engagement website.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students. Whether you or someone you know is having a hard time, it’s important to reach out or ask for help. Learn more about suicide prevention, resources and more.

Are you or would you like to be doing public engagement related to democracy and civic issues this election season? Funding and the opportunity to be included in a campuswide list of activities is available through the Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship.

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time efficient exercise) delivered via a smartphone app on blood pressure and vascular function.

Requirements:

• Aged 18+ years
• Higher blood pressure (systolic BP 120–160 mmHg)
• Own an Apple or Android smartphone
• Willing to perform breathing exercises 5–10 minutes per day, six days a week, for six weeks

Benefits include:

• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Blood pressure screening
• Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTapp@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485.

A biological hallmark of aging is “cellular senescence”, which is associated with cardiovascular dysfunction. Compounds called “senolytics” that decrease the number or amount of senescent cells may be effective for improving age-related cardiovascular dysfunction and possibly brain health. 

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab at CU Boulder is trying to determine whether intermittent oral supplementation with a natural compound with senolytic properties called fisetin (found in strawberries, onions and cucumbers and available as dietary supplement) will improve blood vessel function, reduce artery stiffness, and improve cognitive function (a measure of brain health) in adults ages 65-plus.

Benefits for volunteers include: cardiovascular health assessment, cognitive function tests, blood tests and compensation for time. 

For more information, please email fisetinstudy@colorado.edu, or call 303-735-6410. 

We focus on improving the experiences of CU Boulder undergraduates engaged in research and creative activities, developing inclusive and empowering opportunities for undergraduates in all areas of study and creative practice, advocating broadly to promote experiential learning, and advancing equity in all we do.

We encourage you to explore and engage with the content on our site—and join us for a Community Conversation soon. You'll find our events calendar on our SharePoint site and many other opportunities to connect with the community. You'll also find space to post experiential learning opportunities in Boulder and beyond.

Additionally, you'll see information about undergraduate publication and presentation opportunities, lists of campus programs and partners, and community-developed resources, as well as a few action items. We invite you to add information about your programs and resources to the site.

Visit our SharePoint homepage, and check out our general Teams channel.

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential health effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time-efficient type of exercise) on blood pressure, vascular function and cognitive function.

Requirements:

• Aged 50-plus years
• Systolic blood pressure (top number) ≥ 115 mmHg
• Willing to exercise up to 25 minutes per day, six days a week, for a three-month period

Benefits include:

• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Physician-monitored exercise stress test
• Blood pressure screening
• Bone mineral density test
• Monetary compensation for time

If interested, email IMSTstudy@colorado.edu or call 303-492-2485.

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory is looking for volunteers to study the potential healthy aging effects of MitoQ, an antioxidant that is attracted to the mitochondria of cells, supplementation on physiological function.

Requirements:

• Age 60+
• Willing to undergo a three-month period taking MitoQ or placebo pills

Benefits include:

• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Monetary compensation for time

If interested: call 303-735-6410 or email mitoqstudy@colorado.edu.

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab at CU Boulder’s campus is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study. We are looking for adults, ages 40-plus who are willing to participate in water immersion sessions approximately three times per week for 12 weeks and have above normal blood pressure (a top number of 115 or higher; if you are unsure of your blood pressure, please still contact us for screening). 

Benefits for volunteers include: cardiovascular health assessment, exercise stress test, body composition, blood chemistries and monetary compensation for time.

For more information, please email hottubstudy@colorado.edu or call 970-460-8970.