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Pulling from disciplines, synthetic biologist pushes CSU into leadership role for land-grant institution
Synthetic biology – an advanced form of genetic engineering – aims to reprogram plant functions to improve not only individual plants but entire systems.
Q&A with Biology Chair Meena Balgopal
Meet Professor Meena Balgopal, the newly appointed chair of the Department of Biology at Colorado State University.
Meet College of Natural Sciences Dean Randall McEntaffer
Meet the new dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Randall McEntaffer.
Trading places: Sue James, Melinda Smith swap roles in leadership transition
Sue James and Melinda Smith have spent years advancing Colorado State University through parallel leadership roles. Now, in a rare “trading places” transition within the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, these longtime friends are proving that stepping into each other’s shoes is the best way to move the institution forward.
