Investigating a microbial stopwatch of death, when only bone remains
Researchers have received over $1 million to continue studying how microbes can be used to estimate the postmortem interval.
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As a way to fight climate change, not all soils are created equal
Understanding the diversity of soil organic matter can help science, government and agriculture move forward with carbon sequestration to help reverse the tide of climate change while increasing the health of our soils.
John McKay elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
McKay is being recognized for "distinguished contributions using ecophysiology, genetics and genomics to understand the fundamental mechanisms which have driven the evolution of phenotypes in natural populations and cultivated species."
Researchers testing whether solar panels on farms can thrive
The study is evaluating whether integrating solar panels on farms would be a cost benefit to farmers and growers.
Exposure to air pollution increases violent crime rates, study finds
A CSU team found strong links between short-term exposure to air pollution and aggressive behavior, in the form of aggravated assaults and other violent crimes.
Provost’s Council for Engagement: Jennifer Martin
Council members serve as champions for advancing the practice and recognition of engaged scholarship as fully embedded within CSU’s core teaching, research and service missions.
American Society of Animal Science honors Terry Engle for minerals research
Engle accepted the award in July during the American Society of Animal Science-Canadian Society of Animal Science annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
The world needs a global system to detect and halt the spread of crop disease
A Global Surveillance System would interconnect crop biosecurity systems and improve food security
Kelly Wrighton receives Young Investigator Award from microbial ecology society
Wrighton was cited for her outstanding success in studying the genomics and biogeochemistry of soil and deep subsurface microbiomes.
Jan Leach wins international scientific prize for agriculture and food
Leach has received the Agropolis Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food, in the category of Distinguished Scientist.