Role of Gender in Seeking Knowledge — Nov. 29, 2023

Nov. 29, 2023

Within the academic realm, the influence of gender on knowledge-seeking is a dynamic interplay shaped by historical legacies, societal expectations, and ongoing initiatives for inclusivity. Traditionally, gender norms have guided the access to education, influencing the perceived suitability of specific fields of study for individuals of different genders. However, in...

ASCE Frangopol Medal

Civil Engineering society establishes medal to honor Frangopol

Nov. 27, 2023

ASCE's Dan M. Frangopol Medal for Life-Cycle Engineering of Civil Structures pays tribute to the CU Boulder professor emeritus, recognizing Frangopol's impactful career in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.

Energy model for an existing nonprofit building.

CEAE group receives $8 million from DOE's Renew America Nonprofits program

Nov. 21, 2023

This 5-year-old project, led by Building Systems Professor Moncef Krarti, will provide technical assistance to nonprofits for energy-saving initiatives, with a strong emphasis on student involvement in renovating existing buildings.

Reed Winter

Reed Winter —remote student

Nov. 20, 2023

In the fall of 2022, Reed Winter embarked on a journey to enhance his skills and knowledge in water resource management. Living in Vermont and employed by a small water resource firm, Winter decided to refine his engineering knowledge through the CU Boulder’s Water Engineering and Management Professional Master's Program...

Meg Parker with a backpack on in front of an alpine lake.

Meg Parker — traditional student

Nov. 20, 2023

While working at a water nonprofit, Meg Parker found her passion for engineering and decided to pursue a master's degree. Parker, armed with a BS degree in environmental science from Cornell University, discovered the perfect match in CU Boulder’s Water Engineering and Management Professional Master's Program (WE&M PMP). Motivated by...

John McCarl in front of a tree.

John McCarl — balancing work, online and in-person classes

Nov. 20, 2023

While living in California during a drought, John McCarl decided to shift his career from the defense industry to water resource engineering. McCarl says living in the West heightened his awareness of the “critical significance of water.” “I wanted to be part of the solution,” said McCarl, who holds an...

Impact of a water drop on water.

Water Engineering & Management program lets professionals earn MS while working

Nov. 20, 2023

Our unique Water Engineering & Management program, tailored for professionals, offers a remote learning option with connections to senior water professionals nationwide, preparing them for leadership roles in the water industry.

National Transgender Awareness Week — Nov. 15, 2023

Nov. 15, 2023

National Transgender Awareness Week, Nov. 13 – 19, is a time to celebrate, uplift and honor our transgender friends, family, students, staff, and faculty. The week concludes on November 20 th with the Transgender Day of Remembrance; an annual observance that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives...

Bob Davis teaching the capstone class.

CU Boulder’s lighting certificate illuminates career paths for professionals

Nov. 15, 2023

Offered by the architectural engineering lighting faculty and designed for working professionals, the Architectural Lighting Certificate is offered to non-degree students to help build competence, contribute more fully to their companies and further advance their careers.

Wil Srubar holds a concrete block.

Wil Srubar selected as 2023 Schmidt Science Polymath

Nov. 14, 2023

Wil Srubar, associate professor in Building Systems Engineering and the Materials Science and Engineering Program, was chosen from more than 58 applicants for his research trajectory to further redefine the boundaries of living architecture — both on Earth and beyond.

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