In the News FLC student Sally Thompson advances groundbreaking “lung-on-a-chip” research Bridging geology and engineering, Fort Lewis College senior Sally Thompson advances groundbreaking “lung-on-a-chip” research through hands-on fieldwork and nanoscale innovation.
In the News CRMS’s McDermott joins Fort Lewis cycling team Finn McDermott’s bike racing path began at the BMX track at Crown Mountain Park when he was around 4 years old. Now, he’s hoping his next step is just another on the route to the World Cup circuit.
In the News Regional science fair explores musical chickens, AI, cybertrucks and cereal brands ‘We're inspiring these young minds to get involved in early problem-solving in real life situations,’ organizer says
House Bill introduced to increase size of FLC Board of Trustees Representative Barbara McLachlan sponsored a bill that would increase the size of the FLC Board of Trustees from seven to nine members, specifically adding spots for additional local Trustees and a member of a federally recognized Native American tribe.
Professor Heidi Steltzer studies alpine plants for climate change An alpine flower is helping Heidi Steltzer, professor of Environment and Sustainability, determine the availability of water to the rest of the world as the climate warms.
Exercise Science faculty helped out local nordic club with lactate threshold testing Hearts raced as the FLC Exercise Science faculty and staff led lactate threshold testing for the Durango Nordic Ski Club. The tests help athletes train and recover more effectively.
SCAPE receives national grant for rural economic development The Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs was one of 10 organizations chosen for a national initiative on rural economic development. SCAPE is housed under FLC's new Center for Innovation in downtown Durango.