Top Department News
Spring graduation marks a new beginning for chemical and biological engineers
Over 150 students celebrated earning their diplomas from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering... Read more
Collaborative research charts course to hundreds of new nitrides
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Lab — including Aaron Holder of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering — have discovered hundreds of new nitrides. Read more
These nano-bugs eat CO2 and make eco-friendly fuel
CU Boulder researchers have developed nanobio-hybrid organisms capable of using airborne carbon dioxide and nitrogen to produce a variety of plastics and fuels, a promising first step toward low-cost carbon sequestration and eco-friendly manufacturing for chemicals. Read more
Deb Renshaw is the college’s Outstanding Undergraduate Staff Advisor for 2019
Renshaw was nominated by multiple students for her commitment to advising. Read more
Lesli O. Mark’s summer plans include a cross-country research opportunity at Brookhaven National Laboratory
The Department of Energy selected graduate student Lesli O. Mark for a prestigious summer research program. Read more
ChBE's Kaitlyn Benner is the Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the Year
A senior from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering earned top Pac-12 honors this year. Read more
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