Faculty in Focus
Learn more about the skilled and talented researchers at CIRES, who "do it all." Split between 10 departments at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ and a variety of labs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the work CIRES researchers do is essential to society. In this issue, learn about Professor Jen Kay.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ researcher Jessica Finlay wrote and recently published a book with her father about how microbes unlock whole-body health.
Megan Friedel, assistant professor and lead archivist of the University Libraries, discusses her involvement in the Society of American Archivists Archival Repatriation Committee and standards for integrating culturally responsive care and long-term relationship building with Indigenous communities into standard archival practices.
Welcome to a new audio project highlighting the skilled and talented researchers at CIRES, who do it all, studying everything from the surface of the sun to the center of the Earth—and everything in between.
Angel Tang brings a collaborative, curiosity-forward approach to the University Libraries. She will support faculty and students in engineering, the natural and applied sciences and connect them with high-quality resources, research partnerships and strategies.
Natalia Umaña is the new liaison librarian to the School of Education. Learn more about her and how she plans to bring her passion and expertise to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Zhi Li's research tries to improve flood forecasts so residents receive earlier warnings and know where to go if they need to evacuate. Laura Sunberg's research has explored firebrand transport, which is important in predicting and mitigating wildfire spread.
Get to know ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's new provost, Ann Stevens, an economist, who succeeds Russell Moore.
Jenna Settles, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's new learning development and design librarian, brings a unique blend of tech experience and a people-first mindset to her role.
Mary Rippon, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's first female professor, lived a remarkable double life, teaching students while secretly supporting a hidden child born from a forbidden love with her former student.