Chemical and Biological Engineering Undergraduate Newsletter —Oct. 7, 2025
Hi ChBE students,
Here’s your latest ChBE Undergraduate Newsletter. It’s full of news, events, and opportunities to get involved!
Be sure not to miss the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, happening today! Scroll down for details.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
☕ ChBE Donut & Coffee Hour
Join us for the next ChBE Donut & Coffee Hour of the semester on Thursday, Nov. 6 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: Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.
Get Hired!
Career & Internship Fairs
CEAS students can connect with 200+ engineering and computing employers at the fall 2025 career & internship fairs:
- Technology, Innovation & Mathematics: Tuesday, Oct. 14
- From Earth to Space: Bio, Science & Exploration: Thursday, Oct. 16
- Physics & Quantum: Friday, Oct. 17
Employer Info Sessions & Tabling
- Employer info sessions will be scheduled throughout fall semester (on-campus and virtual), and also tabling in the Engineering Center lobby every Thursday 1-4 p.m.
- All employer events are posted in Handshake and the weekly CEAS student email newsletter on Tuesdays
Micron Technology Info Session and Q&A
Where: ECCS 1B12
Looking for a Membrane Development Scientist
Membrane Development Scientist, OsmoPure, Boulder, CO
Application Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025
OsmoPure's vision is a future where clean water is abundant, reliable and sustainable. The company is on a mission to make advanced water treatment more accessible by replacing energy intensive and chemically demanding methods with a simpler and more efficient approach.
Graduate Programs
🎓 Graduate Opportunities at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is seeking motivated students for its PhD, MS, and M.Eng. programs. With 19 core faculty members—including three elected to the National Academy of Engineering—students have the opportunity to conduct research in high-impact areas such as biotechnology, advanced materials, and energy sustainability.
Doctoral students receive competitive stipends and full tuition support.
Located in New York’s Capital Region, RPI sits at the center of a thriving semiconductor and biomanufacturing hub.
📅 Virtual Graduate Program Info Session:
Oct. 23, 5:30 pm MT (7:30 p.m. EDT)
Join us to learn more about our programs and research opportunities!
Link to join (password: cRRGZXSw254)
No. 5, 6 pm MT (8 p.m. EST)
Link to join (password: rYcUYycE593)
*Info session attendees applying to graduate school this fall will be eligible to receive an application fee waiver.
Can’t make it? Join our recruitment mailing list for info, including info session recordings
Connect with our graduate student community through Discord and Instagram (@rpi_cbe_gsa)
TODAY: Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program
Alumni Panel + Pizza
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 3 p.m. | BIOT B115 ,TODAY!
Why Attend?
🍕 Free pizza — plus real advice from program alumni!
🎓 Earn a master’s degree and land a job in just 15–18 months
💼 Average internship salary (annualized) last year: $72,500
📈 Graduate with real-world experience in your field
🔬 Specialization tracks: Semiconductors, Polymers, Optics, Molecular Sensors & Bioinformatics
Study Abroad Awaits!
NEW ! Global Seminar for ChBE Students: Amsterdam & Copenhagen, Summer 2026
Interested in earning 3000+ technical electives while studying abroad? Join ChBE faculty for Sustainable Engineering in a Material World, a Summer 2026 Global Seminar in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Copenhagen, Denmark.
This program offers two upper-division technical electives (six credit hours total) focused on sustainable energy and material systems. Alongside coursework, you’ll explore the regions by visiting an energy plant, tulip gardens, design exhibitions, floating farms, windmills and more — gaining insight into how engineering innovation is shaping a more sustainable future for materials, energy and urban design.
All accepted students receive a $500 Global Seminar Access Scholarship, with additional scholarships available for those with financial need.
Application Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025 Education Abroad Application, Program Site
Learn more at our UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSION!
Who: Faculty Directors, Dr. Katie O’Harra, Dr. Trevor Franklin
When: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m.
Where: BIOT A108
Other Study Abroad Opportunities
- Applications to study abroad in spring and summer 2026 are open! Students can begin to explore recommended programs by term/major and get started with an Education Abroad advisor.
- Visit the Education Abroad website or contact abroad@colorado.edu.