Chemical and Biological Engineering Undergraduate Newsletter —Sept. 2, 2025
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
ChBE Donut and Coffee Hour Kicks Off This Week!
Join us for the first ChBE Donut & Coffee Hour of the semester on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 11:20 a.m. in the JSCBB Atrium/Gallery! It's a great chance to connect with peers, grab a coffee and enjoy some donuts.
Mark your calendars—these events will be held on the first Thursday of each month: 9/4, 10/2, 11/6, and 12/4.
Apply Now to Become a ChBE Ambassador
Details and how to apply can be found at this website.
First-Year ChBE Students: Don’t Miss Your Required Major Dinner!
ChBE Majors Dinners
Required for first-year students
Throughout the First-Year Seminar, each department will host a series of major-specific dinners to foster your belonging in an academic community. Every first-year student is expected to attend one of these dinners, so don’t miss it!
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 7-8 p.m. (SOLD OUT—TODAY!)
Monday, Sept. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m. RSVP (still room)
Where: Village View Dining Room, adjacent to the Village Center Dining Hall in Williams Village.
Cost: Free!
Grab your dinner in the dining hall and head to the Village View Room by 5:30 p.m. or 7 p.m., depending on when your dinner starts. If you don’t have a meal plan, a meal card will be provided.
If you need a meal card or can’t attend any of the designated dinners for your major, use the RSVP link and then hit the “contact organizers” button to either request a meal card or explain your situation.
Join the ChBE Alumni Student Mentor Program!
Deadline: Sept. 19, 2025
ChBE Undergraduate Students — Don’t miss the chance to connect with successful alumni through our Alumni Student Mentor Program (ASMP). This is your opportunity to expand your professional network, to get personal career advice and to learn from someone who has been in your shoes. In addition to chemical and biological engineer alumni mentors, we also have doctors and medical student mentors for those interested in a health-related path.
Interested? Fill out this short form to sign up before Sept. 19, 2025.
Email Prof. Trevor Franklin for more information or with any questions.
Calling Student Researchers: Apply to Present at AIChE 2025
Earn a Stipend and Gain Real-World Experience: Apply to Water Fellows or Uplift
Application Deadline: Sept. 8, 2025
The CU Boulder Water Fellows Program prepares undergraduate students to become the next generation of water leaders by connecting them with career opportunities in the water field. The program includes funding to attend water-related conferences and provides a $1,000 stipend.
The Uplift program is an undergraduate research opportunity that pairs students with a faculty member and provide a $3,000 stipend to support research over a 24-week period.
Identity, Wellness & Community
Join oSTEM @ CU Boulder – Weekly Meetings Every Tuesday!
CU Boulder's oSTEM chapter (Out in STEM) welcomes LGBTQ+ students in STEM majors to connect, grow and have fun! Weekly meetings include professional development, discussions on queer topics in STEM, creative crafts and more.
🗓 Tuesdays, 7:10–8:10 p.m.
📍 Campos Student Center
Click here to follow oSTEM on Instagram, join the Discord, or subscribe to the weekly newsletter!
Counseling Services Tailored for Engineering Students
Did you know that the College of Engineering and Applied Science has embedded therapists who specialize in working with engineering students? Learn more here.
Get Hired!
Internship available at PAGE Technologies (on campus)
Application Deadline: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 This week!
For a full description of the position, visit LinkedIn.
Attention ChBE sophomores, juniors and seniors:
PAGE Technologies, a startup located on campus, is looking for an intern Electrochemical Sensor Lab Technician.
PAGE Technologies works to develop revolutionary sensor systems that simplify environmental and agriculture decision making. The company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Electrochemical Sensor Lab Technician to join its team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality assurance and quality control processes for cutting-edge printed electrochemical sensors.