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There’s no research question too big for a Ram to tackle. 🔬🐏 Thousands of our undergraduates are already doing research at @ColoradoStateUniversity, which means they don’t have to wait until graduation to start making an impact. They’re working alongside world-class faculty, following their curiosity, and solving real problems in communities across Colorado and the world. So proud of every Ram asking “what if?” and “what next?” Swipe to see 10 phenomenal projects happening across CSU right now, and read the full special SOURCE report with my bio link. Keep researching Rams! Yea or neigh | Jocelyn Howard & Dr. Carleigh Fedorka   Through a clinical drug trial, students in the Department of Animal Sciences (@CSUAnSci) are examining ties between the immune system and pregnancy in horses. Their findings may apply to reproductive problems in other animals – including people. Night shift | Emily Eager   People who work night shifts are more likely to have health problems, ranging from high blood pressure to cardiovascular disease. But one CSU student, working in the Department of Health and Exercise Science (@CSUHES), is finding positive effects on health when shift workers fast at night. Grasping art | Caitlyn BucknerBackstrom   How and why did humans evolve the ability to create art? It’s a question that captivated a student in the Department of Anthropology and Geography (@CSUAnthGr). Through her research, she deduced that, to create art, human ancestors needed not only imagination but also the hand anatomy to realize it. Tiny titans | Artemis Campos, Zoey Montoya, Cedar Aumiller, & Hailee Nolan   Biology students are investigating the survival of microscopic organisms after wildfire has scorched the trees where they live. We’re talking nematodes, ciliates, rotifers and tardigrades. Their resilience can impact forest recovery after wildfires that are increasing in both frequency and severity. Cyberloafing | Jackson Wall & Dr. Chris Henle   The digital dalliance known as cyberloafing – when employees use the internet for personal reasons while on the clock – may have some benefit for businesses because it helps workers transition from one task to another, a Graphic for the C S U special report Students and Discoveries, with the subtitle Undergraduate Research Changing Lives and the Colorado State University logo. Behind the text, people walk past rows of research posters in a bright hall with tall windows.
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Not far from Colorado State University’s main campus, up Rist Canyon, you’ll find a 70-acre forest with a root system supporting a vast landscape shaped by family, forestry, and a lasting commitment to conservation. This special place is called Borden Memorial Forest, and it was donated by Tom Borden to Colorado State University. A Colorado State forester and conservationist, Borden wanted to practice forestry on this property, and he also wanted people to experience the forest for themselves. That desire to learn from the land, care for it, and share it with others is a legacy that continues at Borden Memorial Forest today. Through research, forest management, and education, Warner College of Natural Resources has created opportunities for students, researchers, and visitors to learn from the landscape and experience the forest themselves. The work connects generations of forest management while honoring the person who helped make that learning possible. Tom Borden’s daughter, Beth Borden Wright, told her dad’s story to Journalism and Media Communication Master’s student Isabelle Wasserman, who spent the summer at Borden Memorial Forest through her CSU Extension Internship. Read Isabelle’s article at the link in our bio! Three people wearing hard hats stand in a grassy forest clearing with mountains in the background.
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From Ram Country to Conejos County, CO, food science is all over the state 🌽 In a recent collaboration led by @csuextension, our @csu_fshn researcher, Charlene Van Buiten, showed San Luis Valley Area community members how different processing methods can affect the nutritional quality of corn! Dr. Van Buiten shared the science behind why roasting, rather than boiling, can help retain some of the nutritional quality of corn, highlighting how traditional food practices can help preserve important nutrients! The event also featured discussions on organic agriculture and pest management, promoting the power of bringing research, education, and community knowledge together 🤝 A hand holds an ear of roasted corn in front of a dome-shaped earthen oven. The corn kernels show a mix of yellow and dark roasted colors, and the oven opening is visible in the background.
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Help bring water education to more Colorado students! Colorado Project WET connects educators, water experts, and community partners to help young people learn about water through hands-on, science-based activities. Its lessons are designed for pre-K through high school and connect learning to Colorado’s watersheds and water challenges. Educators and community partners can get involved, and a free facilitator training is coming up in Grand Junction on October 22 for the Colorado River Basin. Learn more and find registration details: Colorado Project WET⁠ #eaglecounty #coloradowater #watereducation #projectwet #watershedstewardship
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Don't miss your chance to see incredible artistry from budding young designers here in Colorado! The exhibit titled Designing Tomorrow: A Fashion & Art Exhibition by Colorado 4-H Youth showcases the work of 33 talented Colorado youth ranging in age from nine to 18. "I was blown away by the attention to detail and precision in construction," said Design and Merchandising Assistant Professor Kevin Kissell. The exhibition is on display in the Gustafson Gallery, on the third floor of the Gifford Building on CSU's Fort Collins Campus. It is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more and see all the photos: https://col.st/pkydc a view of the gallery showcasing a dress wrapped in a felted shawl, a dress covered in origami pieces, a white shirt with beaded embroidery, and a crochet lace dress.
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We had a great time welcoming everyone to Cerulean Skies Ranch for our recent silvopasture field day! Kevin shared the story behind our first silvopasture project, Desmond’s Woods, where we planted nearly 2,000 trees and shrubs as part of our larger vision for regenerative agriculture. We loved sharing what we’ve learned so far, talking about how trees, livestock, and healthy soil can work together, and connecting with others who are passionate about building a more resilient landscape. A special thank you to the Colorado Department of Agriculture @coagriculture for supporting this project through its Climate Resilience Grant, and to the Colorado State Forest Service and La Plata Conservation District for their guidance in developing the planting design. And thank you to everyone who came out! We’re excited to watch Desmond’s Woods grow in the years ahead. #CeruleanSkiesRanch #Silvopasture #RegenerativeRanching #Agroforestry #soilhealth
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🍽️💚 Hey CSU Ramily, can you help us bring back Biology Graduate Community Lunches?! 💸 We’re trying to raise $2,500 to bring them back, and every little bit helps. If you want to support CSU Biology grad students, you can donate here: col.st/qjvh6 🎃 The campaign runs through October 31. Reach out to our grad reps for more details! 🐰 Zoë D'Agostino: sophia.dagostino@colostate.edu 🐯 Asha Fry: asha.fry@colostate.edu 🌱 Dylan Moss: dylan.moss2@colostate.edu These lunches are such a good way for Biology grad students to actually pause, eat, and connect with each other in the middle of a busy week. They make a huge difference by building community, offering support throughout the semester, and giving students a place to breathe — and we really want to keep that going. Thanks for helping us keep this space alive for our grad community 🐏💚 . . . #CSUBio #GradLife #StudentCommunity #SupportStudents #ColoState #BiologyGradStudents #FortCollins #GiveBack #CollegeCommunity #DonateToday #Donate Grad students gathered in the grad student lounge enjoying pizza and fussball
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CSU Collegiate 4-H’s RamFunder campaign is officially live! Throughout October, we’re raising funds to help our members keep learning, build leadership skills, and serve our community. Our goal is to raise $1,000 by October 31. Donations will help cover travel and conference costs, workshop materials, service projects, and club activities. Your support helps make these opportunities more accessible to our members and lets us continue putting the values of 4-H into practice. You can learn more and donate at the link in our bio. #beyondready #4h #studentleaders #RamFunder
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October in Morgan County, where our community event schedule is as abundant as our harvests! 🌾 Here are our plans at The Block this Saturday. Swipe through and tag your market buddy, it’s double market day with the Morgan County Makers Market, Savory Saturday with Munch n Glow, make and take bar with Simply Stated Bath and Body, and a Tomato Workshop with CSU Extension!
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From the racetrack to the farm to the orchard to the boardroom, our CAS extension interns did it all this summer! Meet the interns and mentors, hear about their experiences, and learn about the Extension Internship Program’s impact at the Extension Intern Poster Session tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lory Student Center Theatre. See you then! 🚜🌻🧡
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🥫 Yes you canny! Learn the science of canning at elevation at the Colorado State University Extension workshop on October 17! Register here: https://970tix.com/events/canning-at-elevation-10-17-2026 Photo of rows of glass Mason jars filled with preserved fruits, vegetables, and pickles neatly arranged on wooden pantry shelves.
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LET THE CLOVER DROP BEGIN! Happy #National4H Week! We are excited to celebrate this week with our first ever Clover Drop! Each day we will be “dropping” three clovers through out the County for you to find! 1. Wait for a post to drop about the clovers location. 2. Find the clover! 3. Reply to our post letting us know you found it. 4. Send us a photo of you and the clover! #4H #BeyondReady #CloverDrop #ADCO4H
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