BROADN in the News 

Commitment to Community has been the driving force for Jeni Cross

Dec. 4, 2024 

Jeni Cross, a longtime Ram, has been a driving force in CSU’s BROADN project. Dr. Cross has worked with BROADN to align research goals with Team Science practices that form our strong inderdisciplinary research teams. 

“People often ask me how I have been able to study such a wide variety of topics — from reducing rumor spreading among teenagers to designing healthy buildings to improving quality of life for people with dementia,” Cross said. “I tell them, ‘I’m a community sociologist and I don’t ask questions, I try to answer them.’”

CSU’s Borlee Lab investigates Colorado’s aerobiome

Oct. 30, 2024

The Borlee Lab at Colorado State University is situated in the Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology dept. The Borlee lab tests Colorado air to discover more about the collection of microorganisms in the air. 

Borlee researchers aim to uncover valuable insights about the bacteria in the air, utilizing thier findings to develop solutions like antibacterial products and vaccines while addressing environmental concerns. 

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CU researchers find airborne viral diseases survive longer in dry climates like Colorado’s

March 09, 2023 

A recent study conducted by the One Health Institute’s BROADN collaborators at CU Boulder could explain why people are more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections in areas with low humidity. 

According to the study, Colorado’s dry climate protects airborne particles with a thick, gelatinous shield, allowing them to survive longer in the air than in more humid climates. 

Colorado State’s Sonia Kreidenweis and Jorge Rocca elected to National Academy of Engineering

Feb 07, 2024

The National Academy of Engineering is adding Colorado State University professors Sonia Kreidenweis and Jorge Rocca as new members for 2024. 

Membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice or education.