At the College of Natural Sciences, discovery begins here. Research by our faculty pushes the boundaries of our knowledge – and improves lives. Students, from first-year undergraduates to doctoral candidates, are essential collaborators throughout the process at Colorado State. We know that great research comes from great people and great connections.
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Jan. 21 is National Squirrel Day: Learn fun facts about our favorite critters
In honor of National Squirrel Appreciation Day on Jan. 21, two CSU squirrel experts shared some fun facts based on their research.
AI tools speed development of antibody probes to see activity inside living cells
Researchers used AlphaFold2 and ProteinMPNN to speed development of antibody-based probes that can see changes inside living cells as they happen.
Ecovoltaics: How solar panels benefit Colorado grasslands and achieve state energy goals
As a grassland ecologist, Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Alan Knapp is interested in how the study of ecovoltaics can not only help Colorado achieve its renewable energy goals but also improve the conditions of its grasslands.
Tracking student comprehension: How a CSU professor’s research could improve STEM education for nonmajors
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Professor Aaron Sholders sat down with CSU Source to discuss research he spearheaded that aims to develop a formal assessment instrument to measure learning outcomes in biochemistry and microbiology.
The College of Natural Sciences pays differential tuition for all graduate students on a research assistantship (GTA), teaching assistantship (GTA), or other assistantship (GSA).
