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Senior Research Associate, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado Boulder
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Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
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Lecturer, Cannabis Science course in the Division of Continuing Education, University of Colorado Boulder
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Associate Professor of Information Science, University of Colorado Boulder
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Assistant Professor of Journalism, University of Colorado Boulder
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Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership, University of Colorado Boulder
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Lecturer of Media Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
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Professor in Astrophysics, Emeritus, University of Colorado Boulder
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Research Scientist in Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder
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Professor, Strategy and Entrepreneurship PhD Program Director, University of Colorado Boulder
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Critical Sports Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
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Assistant Professor of Building Systems Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
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Assistant Professor of Media Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
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Associate Professor of Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder
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Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies & Jewish Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
