Update: It has come to the attention of the Student Advisory Board that the list of resources offered here caused harm to members of the CU community. Our goal in bringing resources to the community was to not repeat harms within our community. We are sorry that our resource list...
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This week we interviewed Louis Balas about his experience writing an honors thesis in the Ecological Biology department. Louis graduated from CU last week with summa cum laude honors. What is your major? What extracurriculars are you involved in? I am majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental biology with a...
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Dear Honors Scholars, This past Friday, April 21st 2023, students that defended an Honors Thesis celebrated their accomplishments by presenting their work ... on the sidewalk!!! A collaboration between the Honors Scholars Program and the expert chalk artist, Kyle Banister (homage is also payed to the UROP quarters for connecting...
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Looking for a community-based Fall 23' paid internship that is a public service-learning opportunity? CU in the City is an internship open to all majors and degree programs! It provides a first-hand experience of the dynamic of working with the city government and community-based organizations with the City of Boulder,...
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Hello, Scholars! Congratulations on finishing Week 8 of the Spring 2023 semester! 2 more weeks and and we'll be out for spring break. As we approach our second round of midterms, it's important to prioritize your physical and mental health. Lucking, acute mental stress can be alleviated through physical exercise!...
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Hello Scholars! The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is now accepting applications for summer 2023 and the 2023-2024 academic year! The deadline is February 17, 2023. Students from across various majors and fields are encouraged to apply. UROP student grants include assistantships up to $2000 and individual grants up to...
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Welcome back Scholar Buffs! As you move past syllabus quizzes and class introductions and get to the meat of the content, you might notice that your class requires the reading of a primary research article (and interpretation of said article). If you are lost, don't worry, everyone (yes! including your...
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At this point in the semester, your heart is racing, your blood is boiling, and your pupils have dilated. Your body is in the middle of a fight or flight event. Internally, your mind is screaming out: THE END IS NEAR! Congratulations Scholars, we have made it to the critical...
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Hello Scholars! As promised, here's the rundown on how to get into a research lab. This blog would be useful for people who would like to defend and honors thesis and for those wanting research experience. While research labs and research experience are a great look for the good ol'...
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Hello Scholars! The Undergraduate Enrichment Program has an intriguing opportunity for undergraduate sophomores and juniors with demonstrated research experience and an excellent academic record: the Goldwater Scholarship! This scholarship funds up to $7,500 toward undergraduate tuition and other education experience. For more information, inquiries, and advice on the application process,...
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Resources for learning about the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Update: It has come to the attention of the Student Advisory...
Writing an Honors Thesis in Ecological Biology: Louis Balas
This week we interviewed Louis Balas about his experience...
Recap of the Honors Sidewalk Symposium
Dear Honors Scholars, This past Friday, April 21st 2023,...