Elissa Braunstein
- Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs
- Professor of Economics
"The unique work we do will help CSU achieve its educational and research mission, enrich our nation, and connect people and communities around the world as we grapple with wicked problems like climate change, inequity, and political polarization. In the Research Associate Dean's Office, we are committed to elevating that work and providing all of you with the resources you need to keep doing it."
- Elissa Braunstein
The faculty of CSU's College of Liberal Arts conduct urgent research into national and global crises; engage in high-impact scholarship on the complexities and contradictions of human history and culture; and create art in myriad forms, genres, and modes.
The Rad Office team supports all this work. We offer pre and post-award support for funded research; individualized searches for fellowship and honorific awards; grant-writing; author resources; sabbatical preparation; and small-dollar funding. We also support our faculty in collaborations across campus, including with the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of Sponsored Programs, and the One Health Institute.
Recent Faculty Stories
Communication Studies Students Excel in Undergraduate Research
In February, communication scholars from all over the western US gathered in Phoenix, Arizona for the annual Western States Communication Association (WSCA) conference. Among them were two CSU communication studies majors, Olivia Birg and Izzy Henry.
The Audit: CSU’s Prison Agriculture Lab researches the roots, impact of the prison agriculture industry
There are more than 600 prison agricultural programs currently in the United States, but very little data looking at the how, what, and maybe most importantly, why of these programs. Colorado State University’s Prison Agriculture Lab is looking to change that. Co-directors Joshua Sbicca and Carrie Chennault talk about the lab’s recently published landmark dataset analyzing the different types of current prison agricultural programs, as well as the underlying drivers behind them.
Fighting on with all its might, CSU anthem turns 90
The CSU Fight Song turns 90 years old this Saturday, Nov. 19!
While the lyrics have changed over time – such as modifying “stalwart Aggies” to “stalwart Ram Team” as the university’s mascot and name changed in 1950s – the beloved rallying tune has been sung thousands of times across nine decades.
Research Conversations
CSU's The Audit
Colorado State University’s podcast — The Audit — features conversations with CSU faculty on everything from research to current events. Just as auditing a class provides an opportunity to explore a new subject or field, The Audit allows listeners to explore the latest works from the experts at CSU.
Liberal Arts Impact
Colorado State University’s College of Liberal Arts is a vibrant community of artists, thinkers, storytellers, and scientists who examine the human experience. In these podcasts, our faculty share their areas of expertise and talk about why their work matters in our world today.
Faculty and staff recorded their podcasts with CSU's Center for Science Communication through the leadership of Associate Professor Jaime Jacobsen and her graduate students in the Department of Journalism and Media Communication.
Liberal Arts and Health
Associate Professor of Art Paul Flippen and Professor of English Aparna Gollapudi speak to the power of combining image and text to communicate an experience and emotion.
Associate Professor of Music John McGuire and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Domenica Romagni speak about the importance of a holistic approach to learning that puts well-being at the forefront.