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
ekdjf The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law set aside $3.5 billion to improve water infrastructure for rural Indigenous communities. Kaitlin Mattos, assistant professor of Environment & Sustainability, said this funding is crucial for some Alaska Native communities who have been waiting for water and sanitation services for 50 years.
jb j House Bill 20-1343 requires egg producers to demonstrate a ratio of one square foot per hen to become certified to sell eggs in Colorado. Nate Peach, associate professor of Economics, believes this bill will place compounded upward pressure on egg prices—which recently increased due to Colorado's worst-ever avian flu outbreak.
ej FLC's School of Business Administration hosted the 31st annual Southwest Economic Outlook. Though many presenters noted the local economy's rapid rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, they said the region must reckon with workforce shortages, rising housing costs, and an aging population.
4kj4n Is your fear of death driving your shopping habits? Brian Burke, professor of Psychology, thinks that's the case. Burke, who studies terror management theory, said we could override this behavior by acknowledging these unconscious decisions.