Group Posts

When making scientific publications, including presentations and slideshows, the visual display of the information can help those who are...

When working in a chemistry lab, it is essential that chemicals are labelled and stored properly to ensure the safety of the scientists...

Fume hoods are ubiquitous in chemistry labs, and they are key to protecting lab workers and students from inhaling volatile chemicals and...

Implicit Bias—an unconscious bias for a certain social group that can cause favoritism and/or discrimination for these groups—creates...

There are many safety hazards present when working with high energy ultrafast lasers like the ones we use in the Krummel group, so it is...

Interpersonal communication problems can often go unnoticed due to how subtle they are by nature, and can often be major contributing...

Equity is one of the main goals within DEIJ. Where equality would be treating everyone the same regardless of differences of personality,...

In a laser lab, high voltages are often present for controlling mechanical components, powering electro-optical components such as...

Something as simple as the way we format our text can be beneficial for those who struggle to read because of dyslexia or other reasons....

Often, when we need to get fluids through a fitting, we turn to teflon tape for a tight seal with no leaks. It's important to know,...

At CSU, all employees, including student employees (e.g. GTA, GRA) are eligible for workman's compensation. If you are injured while...

The Chemistry Department at CSU has a Climate and Culture Working Group, which seeks to evaluate and improve resources for students,...

Congratulations to Dr. Luke Guerrieri for successfully defending his PhD thesis on March 13, 2025! Luke is an invaluable asset to all the...

We often use liquid nitrogen (aka LN2) to cool mid-IR detectors in our lab. LN2 has a boiling point of 77K, posing a serious safety...

The number of adults in the US who received mental health treatment spiked in 2022 and continues to rise. See the file below for ways we...

Ableist language can unintentionally create divisions and feelings of discrimination against people with disabilities. Some words that...

When working with lasers, eye safety is crucial as it only takes a few femtoseconds to ruin your vision. Always know what wavelengths of...

In the Krummel group, all of our group meetings now include a safety minute and a DEIJ minute, each from a different student in the...

Fire safety is not to be swept under the rug! Make sure you know where the fire extinguishers are in all the Krummel group labs by...

Many companies, including in tech fields, are beginning to see the value in having neurodivergent employees. Historically, neurodivergent...