See the latest happenings in research, programming and education at Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering. Learn how students, alumni, faculty, and staff are redefining what it means to be a mechanical engineer. 

Postdoc appreciation week

2021 National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) Events

Sept. 3, 2021

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is excited to recognize the significant, wide-ranging contributions of CU Boulder postdocs during National Postdoc Appreciation Week, September 20-24.

Aerial-monitoring sensor system

Alumni Spotlight: Prateek Shrestha builds technology to raise awareness about Nepal’s poor air quality

Sept. 2, 2021

ME alumnus Prateek Shrestha has developed an aerial-monitoring sensor that will help educate people on mapping air pollutants in Nepal.

Graham Blanco

An inside look: Interning with the Colorado Space Grant Consortium

Sept. 2, 2021

Graham Blanco is a senior in Mechanical Engineering and an ME Student Apprentice. He interned during summer 2021 with the Colorado Space Grant Consortium. Where are you working this summer and what made them stand out in your search? I have been working for Colorado Space Grant Consortium. As an...

Colorado Science and Engineering Policy Fellowship program

Students combine science and policy in summer fellowship program

Aug. 31, 2021

Mechanical Engineering student Carolyn Goodwin was one of six students who got a peek at the policymaking process.

Natalie Anderson

An inside look: Interning with the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Aug. 30, 2021

Natalie Anderson is a student in Mechanical Engineering and an ME Student Apprentice. She is an intern with the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. Where are you working this summer and what made them stand out in your internship search? I have been working at the Laboratory for Atmospheric...

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Meet the department's three new faculty members

Aug. 30, 2021

They are researchers, educators and entrepreneurs who are bringing the Department of Mechanical Engineering new industry and research opportunities.

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Simple safety measures reduce musical COVID-19 transmission

Aug. 27, 2021

ME professor Shelly Miller, a co-author of the study, finds masking instruments, social distancing and implementing time limits significantly reduce the risk of emitting COVID-19 airborne particles.

Johnathan Neptune

An inside look: Interning with L3Harris

Aug. 26, 2021

Johnathan Neptune is a senior in Mechanical Engineering and an ME Student Apprentice. He interned with L3Harris during summer 2020 and 2021. Where are you working this summer and what made them stand out in your internship search? I have been working for L3Harris at one of their Colorado Springs...

Mark Rentschler

ME professor to lead new I-Corps Hub at CU Boulder

Aug. 26, 2021

Along with seven collaborating research universities, CU Boulder will help boost tech innovation and launch startups with $15 Million award from the National Science Foundation.

Whitney Knoop

Undergraduate participates in summer water reclamation research

Aug. 25, 2021

The work is based in Research Professor John Pellegrino’s Fundamental Membrane Development, Characterization, & Applications lab.

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