I’ve been trying to think of a less corny pun/movie reference all week…oh well! This last week was a trip for me.  Birthdays are usually a time for reflection. Looking back on my life, and being slightly depressed about another lap around the sun, this year I can honestly say that I am genuinely happy… Read More


Week 1 – June 6th, 2016 This has been an incredibly eventful and memorable week for me. I moved from my parent’s home in Castle Rock to the Bear Creek Apartments in Boulder on Sunday and have spent the week getting to know the RECCS staff, scientists, RECCS alumni, and fellow student researchers. I confess that… Read More


The NSF-funded 2016 Research Experience for Community College Students program kicked off on May 31. Ten student researchers from six community colleges across Colorado are participating in introductory week activities before diving into their 9-week long summer research projects next week. The RECCS student researchers are based at a variety of research locations including CU… Read More