Jacob Segil with prosthetic in a hallway.

Prosthetics that can feel, now closer to reality

May 21, 2020

CU Boulder biomedical engineer Jacob Segil is working to bring back that sense of touch for amputees, including veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

National Academy of Sciences awardees Kristine Larson (left) and Veronica Vaida (right)

2 researchers join the ranks of the National Academy of Sciences

May 1, 2020

This week, the National Academy of Sciences announced that it had elected two CU Boulder researchers at the forefront of atmospheric chemistry and GPS science to its prestigious membership.

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Beer Buffs: CU Engineering alumni become brewers

April 28, 2020

In Colorado’s craft beer industry, precision is required and innovation is mandatory. CU Engineers bring both in spades. Meet a few of our local alumni brewers and learn how they’re engineering a better brew.

Moon Yin with box of donated masks

Engineering alumnus leads Shanghai chapter mask donation

April 20, 2020

In mid-March, chapter leader Moon Yin (ElCompEngr’16) reached out to the Alumni Association with an offer to donate surgical masks to support their alma mater.

Medical staff at Boulder Community Health pick up meals.

Boulder community rallies to support restaurants, medical staff

April 7, 2020

CU Engineering’s Kyle Judah, executive director of entrepreneurship, is among a small group of community members who saw an opportunity: to support local restaurants while providing fuel for the fight against COVID-19 to frontline healthcare workers.

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CU Engineering Closures and Cancellations

March 16, 2020

This page is intended to serve as a resource for closures, cancellations and postponements in the College of Engineering and Applied Science related to COVID-19.

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CU Boulder and COVID-19: Updates and resources

March 12, 2020

CU Boulder is continuously updating its information and guidance for the university community to address changing status of COVID-19. This page is intended to provide information about COVID-19 and its impacts to CU Boulder, precautions that are being taken, prevention measures you can take and a compilation of frequently asked questions.

Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells

Layered solar cell technology boosts efficiency, affordability

March 6, 2020

Researchers from CU Boulder have created a low-cost solar cell with one of the highest power-conversion efficiencies to date, by layering cells and using a unique combination of elements.

George Born

Late professor George Born inducted into state’s Space Heroes Hall of Fame

March 3, 2020

During his career, Born won seven NASA awards for technical and managerial contributions while working at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., where he worked on numerous interplanetary missions.

Computer Science celebrates 50 years at CU Boulder

Celebrating 50 years of Computer Science at CU Boulder

Feb. 21, 2020

On Feb. 21, 1970, the University of Colorado Board of Regents voted to establish CU Boulder’s first Department of Computing Science.

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