CU Engineering Magazine 2022

A test strip is used to collect data from plants

Sensing for sustainability

From efficient farming to drought resilience, remote sensing could be key

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Smoke in the water

Engineers examine effects on land and water after wildfires are extinguished

Closer to home

Award-winning Solar Decathlon team tackles new Boulder project

Getting there from here

Researchers take steps toward radical transformation in sustainable transportation

Another dimension

CU engineers bring technical expertise and skills to policymaking

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CU Engineering News 2022

CU Engineering experienced another record-breaking year for research funding in 2021, receiving $150 million overall, eclipsing the 2020 total of $134 million.

Research briefs

New centers, spaces and projects to watch

Message from the Dean

We remain committed to educating the diverse, world-class engineers who will meet future challenges.

What's your giving story?

“When I was at CU, I was heavily involved in the Women in Engineering Program. It was a community that supported me." – Suzi Jewett (MMechEngr'00)

Alumni Features

The Groovers' legacy

Longtime alumni friendship inspires new engineering student scholarship.

Mission ready

Scott King (ElEngr'85) launches new startup at CU to inspire climate action

Alumni Awards

The college recognizes alumni achievements with three annual awards: the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards, the Recent Alumni Award, and the Alumni Engagement Medal.

2024 Issue
Managing Editor: Emily Adams
Creative Director/Designer: Michelle Wiese
Contributors: Charles Ferrer, Ellen Fike, Susan Glarion, Caroline Harrah, Michael Kwolek, Grace Wilson, Jeff Zehnder
Photography: Jesse Petersen
Copy Editor: Michelle Asakawa

About

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. The college also produces an email newsletter, which goes out periodically during the academic year. If you are a member of the engineering community but are not currently receiving the magazine or email newsletter, make sure you update your contact information.

Sensing for sustainability

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