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. 

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.

Aspero Medical micro-textured balloon

New medical balloon technology aims to improve endoscopy success

Aug. 24, 2021

Professor Mark Rentschler's Boulder-based company will seek FDA approval after receiving a patent for its leading-edge medical balloon technology.

Mia Miller

An inside look: Interning with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Aug. 23, 2021

Mia Miller is a Bachelor's Accelerated Master's (BAM) student in Mechanical Engineering and an ME Student Apprentice. She interned during summer 2021 with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. Where are you working this summer? This summer I've been working as a Wind Turbine Blade Design Intern at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy...

Fourmile Canyon Fire

CU Boulder receives $1.1 million in EPA grants to reduce public exposure to wildland fire smoke

Aug. 23, 2021

Professor Marina Vance of mechanical engineering will evaluate the movement and presence of wildfire particulate matter in indoor settings.

Caroline Norris

An inside look: Interning with the RockSol Consulting Group

Aug. 14, 2021

Caroline Norris is a senior in Mechanical Engineering and an ME Student Apprentice. She interned during summer 2021 with the RockSol Consulting Group. Where are you working this summer and what made them stand out in your internship search? This summer I have been working at RockSol Consulting Group! I...

Goldfish

Engineers uncover the secrets of fish fins

Aug. 12, 2021

New research led by the University of Colorado Boulder has uncovered the engineering secrets behind what makes fish fins so strong yet flexible. The team’s insights could one day lead to new designs for robotic surgical tools or even airplane wings that change their shape with the push of a button.

Vance working outside with a tablet

Video: Vance on creativity, engineering and accessibility

Aug. 3, 2021

Assistant Professor Marina Vance uses her passion for drawing to educate and inspire by creating animated science videos that share her research in aerosol particle transformation in easily accessible ways. As a recent NSF CAREER Award recipient, Vance will continue her research at the University of Colorado Boulder while sharing her work beyond academic circles through a new partnership with CU Science Discovery.

Erin Huck and Jacob Riley

Alumni Erin Huck, Jake Riley compete in Tokyo Olympics

July 28, 2021

Huck, a graduate of Estes Park High School, competed in the mountain bike event, while Riley will compete in the marathon.

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