Gene info

DNA: Goldmine for Hackers?

May 1, 2020

The team performs penetration testing on a gene sequencing machine at Colorado State University. Students explore security risks around genetic data collection Genetic data is some of the most valuable personal information we have. But protections and assurances around its collection and storage lag behind those built into consumer products,...

MAXWELL flatsat in the clean room.

Spacebound while homebound: ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ students designing a satellite from home

May 1, 2020

Aaron Aboaf is leading a team of students on a million-dollar satellite development project to advance space communications technology — all from his childhood bedroom in Aurora, Colorado. Working entirely via Zoom, remote desktop connections, and webcams, the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ team is trying to continue construction and programming...

Engineering lab

Biomedical Boost

May 1, 2020

New undergraduate major and graduate degrees build on college’s strengths A 3D-printed heart? A robotic surgeon? Biomedical engineering has come a long way from the invention of the scalpel. And now, it’s getting a boost at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ with a new undergraduate major and graduate programs launching in fall 2020...

National Academy of Sciences awardees Kristine Larson (left) and Veronica Vaida (right)

2 researchers join the ranks of the National Academy of Sciences

May 1, 2020

This week, the National Academy of Sciences announced that it had elected two ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ researchers at the forefront of atmospheric chemistry and GPS science to its prestigious membership.

Partnership Program

Western Buffs

April 29, 2020

When I heard about the (partnership) program, it was the best of both worlds. Partnership Program Partnership program helps students engineer their own CU experience. In 2018, the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ College of Engineering and Applied Science launched a partnership program with Western Colorado University’s Paul M. Rady School of Computer...

Genomics lab

Genomics + Machine Learning

April 28, 2020

‘30 under 30’ winner’s startup focuses on pinpointing why pharmaceuticals work Joey Azofeifa (PhDCompSci’18) is bringing together machine learning and state-of-the-art RNA sequencing technology to create better, safer prescription drugs. Joey Azofeifa Azofeifa is the founder of Arpeggio Biosciences , a startup company that grew out of his research as...

Jewett family prepares to serve from the Bamen Ramen food truck

Engineering alumna's family food truck serves hospital staff in Portland

April 28, 2020

In just one day, they served 500 bowls of ramen and 1,200 gyoza. Two of the couple’s children, 10-year-old Sami and 12-year-old Jacob, helped cook and serve meals.

Anna Blakney in lab coat at Imperial College London

From Bryant lab to London, alumna’s educational journey led her to the fight against COVID-19

April 28, 2020

An alumna of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is at the forefront of international COVID-19 vaccine research.

Leonard Siekmeier

Alumnus reflects on time at CEAS, military career

April 28, 2020

While Leonard Siekmeier didn’t graduate from the College of Engineering and Applied Science as he originally planned, he wound up spending his career with engineers anyway along the Front Range.

Hand holds a foamy glass of Ratio beer

Beer Buffs: CU Engineering alumni become brewers

April 28, 2020

In Colorado’s craft beer industry, precision is required and innovation is mandatory. CU Engineers bring both in spades. Meet a few of our local alumni brewers and learn how they’re engineering a better brew.

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