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CU Engineering Magazine 2015

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Microwave Technology

Throughout her career, Zoya Popovic's Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave engineering research has been focused on communications and defense, with projects for organizations including NASA and the Navy, and companies like Boeing.

Bridging Course Work with Real-World Projects

For 50 civil engineering students, [one] bridge’s loss became an educational opportunity.

Subtle Heat

Infrared camera creates sharp focus from temperature changes

Low-Stress Materials

Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative can reduce the time you have to spend in the dentist’s chair.

Computer Science Surge

Computer science is booming in Boulder

Asteroids

The key to understanding our solar system

 

Life Hacks

How the BTU Lab at the ATLAS Institute is creating the next generation of innovators

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Profiles

Bridging the Global Resource Gap

For most Americans visiting the doctor’s office, shopping at the supermarket or going to work is a matter of hopping in a car and driving there. But the amenities of modern infrastructure in the United States—roads, bridges and sidewalks—are often absent in rural communities around the globe, separating people from food, medicine and potable water.

Returning the Call

Diana Loucks was about to serve a year-long stint as chief of Space and Special Programs for Regional Command, South, in Afghanistan when she got a call. Would she be willing to get a doctorate and then become the first female academy professor in physics and nuclear engineering at West Point?

Ralphie Handlers

Stephanie Herriage (ArchEngr ’14) from  Palos Verdes, California, and James de la Garza (ArchEngr ’15) from San Antonio, Texas, are Ralphie Handlers. Ralphie and her handlers kick off football, lacrosse and soccer games to the excited cheers of Buffs fans.

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About CU Engineering Magazine

CU Engineering is a magazine for alumni and friends of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. The magazine highlights the power of engineering to transform lives. Whether through engineering research, technologies and education the college is seeking solutions to the world’s significant problems.

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