April 14, 2026 - Undergrad Newsletter

Stop by the Engineering Center lobby for interactive poster sessions, where students who participated in our Fundamentals of Undergraduate Research (FUTURE) program will be displaying the results of their research lab experiences.

• FUTURE Poster Session Day 1: Tuesday, April 14. 2-3 p.m.

• FUTURE Poster Session Day 2: Wednesday, April 15. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Application deadline: April 15
The University of Colorado Engineering Council is looking for new directors for the 2026-27 school year! Getting involved is a great way to meet your peers, have a say in how the college functions and hone your leadership skills. It’s a great resume-builder! For more on UCEC’s mission and activities, check out the UCEC Overview Presentation. 

Monday, April 20. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Colorado State University Spur Campus
This summit brings together colleges and universities from across Colorado for a full day of discussions, collaboration, and interactive workshops centered around basic needs. Food and transportation provided, and half-day attendance is possible upon request. The summit will include student-led workshops on food insecurity, housing, mental health, financial wellness, reproductive health, trauma-informed care, and more. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. 

Signup deadline: Friday, May 29
Looking to recruit new members for your student organization? The Engineering Launch BBQ & Info Fair on Aug. 18 is an excellent opportunity to connect directly with 1,400+ first-year engineering students to share materials, spark interest and promote your club. Plus, free lunch from Georgia Boys! To secure your spot, please fill out a quick form by Friday, May 29. 

Friday, April 17. 2-5 p.m., Ford Practice Facility
Help us celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students! This year's event will feature projects from aerospace engineering; mechanical engineering; computer science; electrical, computer and energy engineering; biomedical engineering; and civil, environmental and architectural engineering.  

Saturday, April 18. 2-3 p.m., ITLL, DLC and Herbst Plaza
The Integrated Design Engineering (IDE) Design Expo celebrates innovative engineering projects created by first-, second- and third-year students across majors. Multidisciplinary student teams use a wide variety of skills to make proposed solutions to real-world challenges.

Thursday, April 23. 5-7:30 p.m., Rady Building on the Western Colorado University campus
Engineering Expo brings together students, business owners, engineers, alumni, faculty and community members for an evening of innovation, connection and celebration. 

Friday, April 24. 3:30-6 p.m., Roser ATLAS Building
The ATLAS Expo is your chance to go hands-on with games, electronics, AR/VR, interactive and immersive experiences, fabrication, motion capture and much more. Explore projects across four floors, and check out their one-of-a-kind teaching labs and performance technology spaces. 

Visit the commencement website for a pre-graduation checklist, day-of information and more, including FAQs on topics like the difference between campus commencement and your department recognition ceremony. 

April 20-24
As you approach the end of your academic journey, the Senior Class Council invites you to take part in Grad Days events during the last weeks of the semester. These events are a great way to connect with your Buff community and celebrate this milestone together. 

Application deadline: April 15
As a 2026-27 Quantum Scholar, you can receive up to a $2,500 scholarship and join a cohort of leading CU Boulder students committed to learning more and advancing our efforts in quantum sciences and engineering. Quantum Scholars is open to full-time undergraduate students majoring in a field that overlaps with quantum sciences including engineering physics, computer science and electrical engineering. 

Visit the Quantum Scholars Program site for more information and eligibility requirements.

The 12-credit certificate program in Engineering, Ethics & Society welcomes students from across the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The certificate will help you: 

• Develop an ethical awareness to think clearly and critically about the place of science and technology in diverse global, economic, environmental and societal contexts
• Foster an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments
• Contextualize your own experiences and communicate with others across diverse backgrounds, traditions and cultures

Learn more and apply on the Herbst Program website.