March 9, 2026

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Advisor's Corner
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
March 23-24. Limelight Hotel, Boulder, CO
Students are welcome to attend this dynamic event, which will explore the convergence of quantum technologies and space applications with some of the top experts in the fields.
Note the schedule, which lists which events are open to all registered attendees. This is a free event.
Register
McKinsey & Co. : Stem Information Session
What: STEM Information Session
When: Thursday, March 12, 5-6:30pm MT
Where: Discovery Learning Center(DLC), Room 1B70
Food will be served!
Learn more
Learn more about McKinsey & Co's Denver Office
Join members from McKinsey & Co's Denver Office to learn more about what makes the Denver office special, the types of work they do and what you can expect from being based in Denver.
What: Denver Office Spotlight (Virtual)
When: Friday, March 13, 11 – 11:45 a.m. MT*
Where: Zoom
Bridges and Brews – March 11, 2026
Join Buffs in Action for an evening of great food, community and fundraising at Bridges and Brews.
Buffs in Action works in partnership with communities in Eswatini and Bolivia to build essential infrastructure, connecting tens of thousands of people to critical resources while helping develop the next generation of global changemakers.
Who: Everyone welcome
What: Bridges and Brews, a fundraiser for Buffs in Action.
When: Wednesday, March 11 | 5–8 p.m.
Where: Upslope Brewing Company, 1898 S Flatiron Ct, Boulder
RSVP requested.
Event Schedule
- Silent Auction: 6–7 p.m.
- Raffle Drawing: 7 p.m.
Enjoy great food, bid on some items and connect with classmates, faculty and friends.
Women in Engineering: Panel & Networking Event
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Williams Village Multipurpose Room, 510 30th St., Boulder
More information and registration
Join us for the fifth annual Women in Engineering panel at CU Boulder, held during the university’s 150th anniversary year. As CU Boulder reflects on its legacy and looks to the future, alumnae at different stages of their careers will share insights, lessons learned and strategies for navigating the engineering field and advancing professionally.
This panel offers students practical advice, exposure to diverse engineering career paths and the opportunity to learn from CU Boulder alumni experiences across generations. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with panelists, alumni, faculty and students.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Don't miss "Grad School 101" info session—TODAY!
Considering graduate school or heading straight into industry after graduation? Learn more about CU Boulder's BAM programs and general information about graduate school. Hear from the CEAE graduate advising team and a CU graduate working in industry about the value of an MS degree, the application process and tips for success.
This session is geared toward third-year students considering the Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's (BAM) program and seeking information about graduate school, but all students are welcome. It will be held March 9 from 11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. on Zoom. RSVP to get the Zoom link.
The fall BAM application deadline is April 1.
CEAE WAFFLE FRIDAYS!!!
Start your Friday right with a warm, made-to-order waffle—customizable with your favorite toppings! Enjoy a break with a CEAE friend, or pick up a waffle between classes. All CEAE students are welcome. No RSVP needed!
📍 CEAE Student Break Space (ECCE 1B65)
🗓 April 3, 2026
🕙 10 a.m. – Noon
Save the date: April 17, 2026
CEAE Student Coffee Socials – part of the CEAE Peer Mentoring Program!
Interested in connecting with Architectural or Civil Engineering peers? Stop by for coffee and snacks at an upcoming coffee social. CEAE peer mentors will be there to share information about the peer mentoring program—or you can simply grab a coffee, enjoy a snack and meet some new CEAE friends. No RSVP required. Open to all CEAE students on the following dates:
Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ECNW 150A
CEAE Faculty Story Series
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) invites all CEAE students, staff and faculty to join us for the Spring 2026 Faculty Stories Series.
This lecture series highlights our own faculty as they share their journeys into engineering, current research and visions for the future. Light food and refreshments will be provided.
Teaching Professor Matt Morris and Professor Moncef Krarti
Wednesday, April 15, 12:15-1:15, DLC* 1B70/1B65
*Discovery Learning Center
Summer 2026 Classes
The Department of Civil, Environment and Architectural Engineering is offering in Summer 2026:
- Thermodynamics (AREN 2110), remote, Maymester.
- Analytical Mechanics, "Statics" (CVEN 2121) class, remote/online hybrid, Augmester.
You can find more information in Class Search.
Please speak with your advisor if you are interested!
Jobs and Internships
Internships
- Summer Fellowship, Regeneration Field Institute, located in Ecuador. NEW!
- Campus representative, Regeneration Field Institute. NEW!
- Engineering Intern, City of Longmont Public Works & Engineering. NEW!
- 2026 Summer Internship, BBA Water Consultants
- Project Engineer Internship 2026, Confluence Builders, Castle Rock/Parker, CO. To apply, email your resume to Tyler Smith.
- Attention Veterans! Intern positions, Turner Construction, named as one of America's best employers for veterans by Forbes.
- Central Federal Lands Highway Division — Learn more: Why Work for Federal Lands Highway - YouTube
- Central Federal Lands Highway Division — Entry-level career development program
2,700 temporary, permanent seasonal and permanent employee positions; entry to mid-level Eligibility, position and location details, application tips and instructions.
Full-time positions
- Assistant Estimator, Adolfson & Peterson Construction, Aurora, CO
- Entry-level structural engineer, McNary Bergeron (MBJ).To express interest, send an email to bridges@mcnarybergeron.com.
- Engineer-in-Training, Structure Asset Management, State of Colorado, Denver.
- Project Engineer, Confluence Builders, Castle Rock/Parker, CO. To apply, email your resume to Tyler Smith.
- Attention Veterans! Entry-level positions, Turner Construction, named as one of America's best employers for veterans by Forbes.
- Central Federal Lands Highway Division: For students not ready to apply, but would like to stay updated
For a list of current CEAE openings, check out CEAE’s employment page, which will be updated throughout the semester.
Part-time position
ASAP Tutoring is hiring Tutor Mentors for the 2026-2027 school year. Find information here, and apply for the position today!
EngiNearMe Mentor Position
The EngiNearMe (ENM) summer program was designed to allow for students entering their senior year of high school to become familiar with engineering as a profession and learn about all the College of Engineering and Applied Science has to offer them. If you love talking to students and their families about your experience as a student and would love to help prospective students through an engineering design project, you might be a good fit for our ENM Mentor team.
The EngiNearMe (ENM) Mentor positions are responsible for providing holistic and inclusive support to EngiNearMe camp participants. ENM mentors are responsible for the following:
1. Building strong relationships with attendees
2. Ensuring the safety of participants throughout all activities, both on and off campus
3. Planning events which foster a strong and supportive community amongst participants
4. Leading a small group of participants through activities and ensuring they feel like valued members of the community
Requirements
Mentors are expected to work 7-8 hours each day during the summer experience, alternating coverage periods with other mentors.
Living arrangements
Live with the ENM participants in the residence halls during the week of ENM.
Key Dates
Mentors must be present for the following dates:
1. Training: June 4, and June 6
2. Summer Experience: June 7-13
Compensation
$1200 for the one week session plus room and board for day mentors
$500 for night only mentors plus room and board (as a function of hosting minors we need at least six over 21 mentors to stay in the dorms at night–if we aren’t able to find enough day mentors that are also over 21 we will also hire additional student mentors to help with evening coverage).
If interested in applying please email your cover letter, resume and availability to ceasadmissions@colorado.edu. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis but, if possible, please submit your application by April 3.
Scholarships and Fellowships
Are you a first-year CU Engineering student interested in construction engineering & design infrastructure?
The Kiewit Design-Build Scholars Program may be for you! The program supports students through scholarship funding, programmatic events, industry mentorship and a guaranteed summer internship. Students from civil, environmental, architectural, electrical, chemical, and integrated design engineering are eligible to apply.
Apply NOW through March 15 for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Read more about the Kiewit Design-Build Scholars Program here.
Reach out to Ben Weihrauch or Associate Teaching Professor Chris Senseney with any questions.
Seminars
GEGM Boase Seminars
Are you curious about geotechnical engineering, interested in interdisciplinary research topics, or wondering what the field is like in research and industry?
The Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics (GEGM) group presents our Boase Seminar Series!
This is a great opportunity to learn about the field and hear firsthand about the innovative research your peers are doing. To receive reminders for this and future seminars or activities in geotechnical engineering, please fill out our GEGM Mailing List Form.
Check out our Boase Hydrologic Sciences and Water Resources Engineering Seminar Series
Check out our Boase Environmental Engineering Seminar Series
Health and Wellness
CU Boulder now offers free, flexible and confidential online counseling through BetterMynd—a virtual therapy platform designed specifically for college students. All enrolled students can access free 50‑minute tele-therapy sessions with licensed mental health professionals, and no insurance is required.
More information