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WHISPER Energy, a startup aiming to bring to market a wireless sensor platform, will be presented at the University of Colorado Boulder's 2024 Embark Showcase on Jan. 24. Developed by a multi-institutional team under the leadership of Professor Gregor Henze, the innovative technology seeks to optimize energy consumption in both residential and commercial settings by intelligently adjusting usage based on detecting human presence.

Some architectural engineering text books were too general. Some were overly specific. However, Professor John Zhai has struck the perfect balance with his book, earning him the College of Engineering and Applied Science Textbook Recognition Award for "Energy Efficient Buildings: Fundamentals of Building Science and Thermal Systems."

Teaching Professor Matt Morris asked his students to help pour concrete. Students came. Two came back again. And again. For more than a year.

Rajagopalan Balaji, a professor of civil engineering, has been named a fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Board of Direction. This prestigious recognition, awarded to only three percent of ASCE members, is "for celebrated contributions and developing creative solutions that change lives around the world."

After taking a year off to heal and reflect, Reese Jillian Hopp came back strong, winning the College of Engineering's Perseverance Award.

Professor Emeritus Ross Corotis retired in February 2022, after five decades as a leading researcher, professor and college dean, with 28 of those years spent at CU Boulder’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering. We recently caught up with Professor Corotis to chat about his "retirement."

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.

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.

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.

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.