Morgan Riffe (left), a PhD candidate in Materials Science & Engineering, looks on while Meg Cooke, PhD, research associate in the BioFrontiers Institute, points to 3D printing biomaterial scaffolds that use an extrusion printer.

CU Boulder receives $1M grant to advance biofabrication training for PhD students

July 15, 2024

The Materials Science and Engineering Program at the University of Colorado Boulder received a $1M grant to fund interdisciplinary doctoral research training in biofabrication, a rapidly developing field which enables more precise and effective ways to study and treat various medical conditions, such as growing new organs for transplants or repairing damaged tissues.

Trevor Franklin and Katie O'Harra

Welcoming two new faculty to Chemical and Biological Engineering

July 12, 2024

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is thrilled to introduce two new teaching assistant professors: Katie O'Harra, specializing in polymers and dedicated to highlighting the societal impacts of chemical engineering, and Trevor Franklin, who brings a diverse background from both industry and academia, including NSF-funded engineering education.

Large group of CU Engineering Kiewit scholars standing in front of engineering building holding a yellow hard hat.

Kiewit Design-Build Scholars program bridges students to the infrastructure workforceÌý

July 11, 2024

Zoe Kresek (CivEng’23) had a passion for design and construction from an early age. She would sit for hours building marble runs and Lego creations. As she advanced in her education, she knew engineering was the best path to match her interests. However, determining a specific area of focus and...

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Women of color disproportionately targeted by book bans, study finds

July 8, 2024

Computer Science PhD candidate Katie Spoon and her collaborators analyzed over 2,500 books removed in the 2021-2022 school year.

Researcher Scott Diddams in his laboratory with students

CU Boulder, Elevate Quantum partners ready for $127M regional quantum boost

July 2, 2024

Elevate Quantum, of which CU Boulder is a key partner, announced today that it has received a Tech Hub Phase 2 implementation award from the Department of Commerce, unlocking more than $127 million in new federal and state funding. The award is expected to drive more than $2 billion in additional private capital and cement the Mountain West as a global leader for quantum innovation.

Person holding a COVID test swab and test tube

Think you might have COVID? Wait 2 days to test

June 28, 2024

Researchers from CU Boulder have introduced a new mathematical model, detailed in a June 14 publication in Science Advances, aimed at optimizing the use of rapid COVID-19 tests and similar diagnostics for other respiratory viruses like RSV and the flu. The model suggests varying strategies for when to administer tests based on the virus: waiting two days after COVID symptoms appear increases detection accuracy due to delayed virus replication, while immediate testing is advised for RSV and flu, where viral loads are high early on. This approach seeks to enhance diagnostic efficacy and inform public health responses, potentially revolutionizing testing strategies amidst evolving pandemic challenges.

Amy Javernick Will holds her Pathway Award surrounded by two previous winners.

CU Boulder professor honored with Pathfinder award for societal impact

June 26, 2024

Professor Amy Javernick-Will recently received the Pathfinder award, the highest honor of the Engineering Project Organization Society. Javernick-Will's research aims to improve how communities, especially those lacking resources, can better handle disasters and sustain their infrastructure, such as housing, water and sanitation.

Ryan Hayward hiking with his two dogs.

Chemical and biological engineering announces Professor Ryan Hayward as new chair

June 25, 2024

Professor Ryan Hayward has witnessed the continued advancement of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering since he joined CU Boulder four years ago. Now he’s looking forward to stepping into his new role as department chair.

Colorado River with a reflection.

CU Boulder secures $750K to improve drought preparedness in Western U.S.

June 25, 2024

The University of Colorado Boulder has earned a major grant to boost drought monitoring and prediction on the Colorado River.

Aurora Borealis on the ocean.

Atmospheric research in the most extreme place on Earth: Antarctica

June 24, 2024

Abhi Doddi (PhDAeroEngr’21) is collecting scientific data outdoors in a 70 mph whiteout blizzard. It is just another day of life in Antarctica. Doddi, a postdoctoral researcher in the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, is leading a major study involving...

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