Engineering Alumni News - August 2022

First-year engineering students pose for a class photo during Engineering Launch on August 19.

Welcoming the Engineering Class of 2026

First year students joined us by the hundreds last week for a week-long welcome experience. We couldn't be happier to have them on campus! From moving into the dorms to Engineering Launch and the Engineering Immersion Fair, it's been a busy start to the semester. Welcome to all the new Buffs joining the CU Engineering family!

Check out welcome week photos and coverage

News and Opportunities

Alumnus Jim Shaw’s engineering scholarship is inspired by own experience

After a scholarship made a difference during alumnus Jim Shaw's senior year, he has tried to pay it forward by supporting CU Engineering seniors in the same way.

"The world is better when people help each other, and it feels great to give a hand to a CU student," says Shaw.

'Double Buff' leaving lasting impact on College of Engineering and Applied Science

True to the University of Colorado Boulder motto, "Let Your Light Shine," Doug Smith (MCivEngr’75) has led construction projects that quite literally brought in the light to nearly every building of the college. After serving under three deans, Smith retired from the college in August 2022.

Regional Network Ambassadors

Know any recent graduates considering a move to a new area, or have current students looking to make connections with people in industry? Share our Regional Network Ambassador directory with them! We have alumni located around the world who are willing to help fellow CU Engineering alumni and students develop meaningful connections with one another.

Forever Buffs Network Mentorship Pilot

We are thrilled to announce a new alumni/student mentorship program pilot this fall on the Forever Buffs Network. The mentorship pilot will kick off in November and run for approximately six months. Prospective alumni mentors can fill out this brief interest form to be considered.

Contact Cameron Deverel-Rico with questions.

Alumni News

Alumni Volunteer Spotlight: Arthur Antoine, PhdCivEngr'17

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Alumni

Arthur Antoine (PhdCivEngr’17), senior project manager with Shrewsberry & Associates, stays involved as a CU Engineering Front Range Regional Network Ambassador.

Emily Bedell collecting a sample from a river

CU Boulder researchers develop highly accurate sensor for E. coli risk detection

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Alumni Research Students

Researchers at CU Boulder have developed and validated a new sensor for E. coli risk detection that features an impressive 83% accuracy rate when detecting contamination in surface waters.

College News

CU Boulder receives $1 million grant to fund minority PhD STEM students
CU Boulder lands $5.5 million Air Force project to advance orbital and space AI research
Report outlines emerging technologies to improve Colorado water management
How to turn throwaway cardboard into a DIY arcade game

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Buffs Bash at the CU vs Air Force Game, Falcon Stadium
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Alumni Webinar Series "Building Capacity for Safe, Disaster-Resilient Housing" with Professors Amy Javernick-Will and Abbie Liel
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CU Engineering San Diego Alumni Event
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CU Engineering 2022 Homecoming Tailgate
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Alumni Webinar Series with Professor Jessica Leeker
12-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9

CU Engineering at the Buffs Bash prior to the USC Football Game
3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11

CU Engineering Bay Area Alumni Network Event
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16

CU Engineering at the Buffs Bash prior to the Washington Football Game
Saturday, Nov. 19

CU Engineering Houston Alumni Network Event
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30

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