Chris Bowman in lab

Professor Chris Bowman Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Oct. 16, 2017

The National Academy of Medicine has elected Professor Christopher Bowman of the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ to its ranks. Bowman, a faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering since 1992, is a University of Colorado Distinguished Professor and holds the James and Catherine Patten Endowed Chair. He...

Erin Arneson

PhD Spotlight: Is the Construction Industry Ready for Natural Disasters?

Oct. 13, 2017

Erin Arneson, who’s wrapping up her PhD in civil engineering this year, is studying whether the construction industry is ready for all the residential rebuilding that disasters like this require. She is analyzing data to determine our construction capacity – how many construction workers do we have, and how much stuff they have to build with – for the increased demand following natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and floods.

Nebiyu Tadesse

Nebiyu Tadesse

Oct. 9, 2017

#ILookLikeAnEngineer Why did you choose engineering at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ? I chose ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ engineering because it has a great program in my field. It also allowed me to be closer to my family while going to such a beautiful and amazing school that has every aspect of a college life...

A group shot of the symposium attendees.

CU on the Frontiers of Engineering

Oct. 4, 2017

A group shot of the Frontiers of Engineering attendees. Bobby Braun is in the front row, second from the right, and Khurram Afridi is in the center of the third row. For electric vehicles to become mainstream, Khurram Afridi thinks they need more advanced batteries and faster charging times. So...

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

"In Engineering, We're All Dreamers" - Ep. 5

Oct. 4, 2017

About a month ago, the current administration in DC rescinded the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) immigration policy. At that time, the University of Colorado announced our unified position of standing by these individuals – many of whom attend our university. Tomorrow, October 5 th , is an important...

A detail view of part of the microscope

CU researchers win BRAIN Initiative grant for miniature microscope

Oct. 3, 2017

From left: Diego Restrepo, Emily Gibson, Juliet Gopinath and Victor Bright. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ have won a $2 million grant allowing them to refine a unique microscope they have developed while expanding its use to other scientists across...

Ramon Martinez

Ramon Martinez

Sept. 29, 2017

#ILookLikeAnEngineer Why did you choose engineering at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ? The first answer that comes to mind is location. We have the flatirons right outside of our door stop and it just makes coming to campus every morning that much more exciting. What does the #ILookLikeAnEngineer hashtag mean to you? It...

Bobby has lunch with high school students during his state tour.

Braun Voyage: Inaugural State Tour of Engineering Wraps

Sept. 28, 2017

Dean Bobby Braun leads a school-wide assembly at Monte Vista High School. As part of our vision for CU Engineering, we want to reach out to all corners of Colorado to find the best and brightest students who reflect the state’s diverse demographics. To begin making that happen, Dean Bobby...

Selena Quintanilla

Selena Quintanilla

Sept. 22, 2017

#ILookLikeAnEngineer Why did you choose engineering at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ? Math and science were the subjects that I enjoyed the most in high school. Given the fact that I had several mentors in the STEM fields, they guided me towards engineering. What does the #iLookLikeAnEngineer hashtag mean to you? Engineers are...

The unfinished interior of the Gaylord Rockies Hotel and Convention Center's "grand lodge."

Summer of Engineering: Morgan Westbrook at Mortenson

Sept. 21, 2017

The unfinished interior of the Gaylord Rockies Hotel and Convention Center's "grand lodge." How did you get the internship? I first spoke with Mortenson Construction at the career fair last fall. Through their interview process, I was chosen to be a construction intern with the Denver Operating Group. I was...

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