Education
When the first biomedical engineering class graduated from CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó in 2023, about a dozen students walked across the stage. Today, that once-small start has evolved into a powerful engine for biomedical innovation and education. But how does a program go from modest beginnings to powerhouse in such a short time?
Many industrial facilities rely on cryogenic gases for processes such as cooling, materials testing or energy transport. But before those gases can be used, they must be vaporized with electricity-intensive equipment that can cost companies tens of thousands of dollars each year. A team of seniors are working to address that problem by developing a heat-exchange device for their senior capstone project that captures waste heat circulating through refrigeration systems.
CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó recently received a generous $2.5 million pledge from Kiewit Corporation to continue the Kiewit Design-Build Scholars Program through 2032, expanding opportunities for students and strengthening a partnership that has become a model for industry and academic collaboration.
Faculty member Carmen Pacheco is the architect behind the Food Engineering Graduate Certificate, one of CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó's most innovative academic ventures. Launched in 2024, the program was designed to introduce engineering students to the science behind their favorite foods and career opportunities in the food industry, but it can also reinforce scientific concepts that students can apply to any engineering discipline.
Adam Harris is advancing the frontiers of aerodynamics as a non-traditional student, finishing up a doctoral program in which he never expected to enroll. “I’m writing computational fluid dynamics and finite element codes to study flow control
Our engineering program was ranked No. 28 overall when compared to 210 other public and private universities that also offer PhD programs.
The world needs engineers to help lead the transition to a sustainable future. CU Engineering is answering that call with the new Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering, preparing graduates to design resilient systems that balance ecological integrity, economic viability and human well-being.
Co-organized by Professor Mike Toney, the 2025 Front Range Electrochemistry Workshop (FREW) broadly addressed electrochemical science, with this year’s focus on batteries reflecting their growing importance to everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy infrastructure.
The Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering Department at the 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó is welcoming four new faculty members. Meet our new faculty and see why we're excited about these talented individuals!
