Bernard Amadei

Bernard Amadei inducted to ASEE Hall of Fame

Nov. 3, 2023

Distinguished Professor Bernard Amadei was inducted into the American Society for Engineering Education Hall of Fame. The prestigious designation recognizes outstanding individuals in engineering and engineering technology education whose contributions have left a significant impact.

Nick Clement and helper measure air quality at

How CPR measured air quality at the I-70 cover park in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood

Nov. 3, 2023

Colorado built a park over I-70 to contain air pollution. To provide some initial answers as to whether it's working, CPR News worked with Nick Clements, postdoctoral air quality researcher, to run a series of air monitors at the park.

Joel Sholtes

Joel Sholtes awarded OOE Outreach award

Nov. 2, 2023

Joel Sholtes was awarded an Outreach award from the Office of Outreach and Engagement for Crossing the Divide – Dialogue and Mentorship on Upper Colorado River Basin Water Issues . The Crossing the Divide project creates connections and fosters learning among CU Boulder, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) and the Upper...

Kaitlyn Bishay and Santiago Ramírez Núñez participate on a student panel at the Upper Colorado River Basin Forum

Graduate students participate in the Upper Colorado River Basin Forum

Nov. 2, 2023

Kaitlyn Bishay and Santiago Ramírez Núñez, graduate students specializing in hydrology water resources and environmental fluid mechanics at the University of Colorado Boulder, participated on a student panel during the 12th annual Upper Colorado River 2023 Water Forum on Oct. 30, 2023. The event was hosted by the Hutchins Water...

Israel-Hamas War: Campus Resources & Insights — Nov. 1, 2023

Nov. 1, 2023

CU Boulder has issued a few statements on the Israel-Hamas War, including one on October 11 which states “We stand against all acts of violence and human suffering, and recognize the profound effects of the crisis on people living in the region, as well as Israeli and Palestinian scholars and...

Students in front of the ChimneyHollow Dam

CVEN students tour Chimney Hollow Dam

Oct. 25, 2023

On Oct. 22, students from CU Boulder's engineering geology class (CVEN 3698) embarked on a field trip to explore the Chimney Hollow Dam project, an active construction site located to the west of Berthoud, adjacent to Carter Lake. Todd Loar, a senior geological engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of...

Jail bars

Colorado prisons vulnerable to natural disasters but may be ill-prepared

Oct. 25, 2023

Seventy-five percent of incarceration facilities in the state are vulnerable to climate-related hazards, such as wildfires, extreme heat, floods or landslides, and many are ill-equipped to handle them, new research by Geotechnical Engineering Professor Shideh Dashti suggests.

Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the Classroom — Oct. 18, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

The term “neurodivergent” refers to those whose mental or neurological function differs from what is considered “typical” or “normal.” It is an umbrella term for people with ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia, etc. Because neurodivergent students’ brains function differently than “neurotypical” students, traditional college course structure may not effectively tap into...

Race-Conscious Admissions — Oct. 4, 2023

Oct. 18, 2023

In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court significantly limited the consideration of the racial identity of individual students during the college admissions process. Noting the importance of racially diverse campuses, the Department of Education last week released a report, “Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education.” The report...

Chris Senseney's research explores green procurement of construction materials

Oct. 5, 2023

Associate Teaching Professor Chris Senseney recently had a journal paper published in "Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability." The paper, " Recommendations for cradle-to-gate environmental product declarations (EPD) in 'Buy Clean' procurement based on CDOT's experience," is one of the first papers of its kind to discuss green public procurement of...

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