Samuel Burciaga, a first-generation student pursuing his Ph.D. at CU Anschutz, is driven by a passion for advancing cancer research by enhancing the immune system’s ability to fight disease. His work focuses on developing new approaches to improve patient outcomes, including for children with leukemia. Watch a video to see how Burciaga is shaping cancer research and inspiring the next generation.
Through the Data Advocacy for All initiative, CU Boulder and CU Denver are helping students develop skills to use data not just for analysis, but for impact. Now, thanks to a CU Next Award from the CU system, the project is expanding data humanities education and giving students new opportunities to learn how to ethically interpret, communicate and apply data to real-world challenges. Watch the video to learn more.
