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...

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Engineers uncover the secrets of fish fins

Aug. 12, 2021

New research led by the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ 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 ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ 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.

Up-close shot of lab on a chip

Ding lab aims to improve cancer-fighting immunotherapies with $1.8M grant

July 28, 2021

Professor Xiaoyun Ding recently earned a $1.8 million grant to help improve cancer-fighting tools and cut patient costs, exploring ways to streamline delivery of lifesaving treatments into immune cells.

CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ campus from the air

AB Nexus announces third round of grants

July 27, 2021

AB Nexus, an initiative to strengthen research collaboration between the CU Anschutz and CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ campuses, is announcing its third call for proposals.

Kaushik and student in a field at night

Video: Kaushik Jayaram on Bio-Inspired Engineering

July 27, 2021

Inspired by the natural world, Kaushik Jayaram heads up the Animal Inspired Movement and Robotics Laboratory (AIM-RL) at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. The group aims to develop robotic devices that benefit and enhance human capabilities in the areas of search and rescue, inspection and maintenance, personal assistance, and environmental monitoring.

Morgan Kauss

Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Kauss - Exo-Seat, a device to aid wheelchair users

July 15, 2021

The idea for the Exo-Seat came to Morgan Kauss when she was working as a caregiver for a local woman, Cindy, who has Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

Jake Riley

No More Next Times: Q&A with Olympic Marathoner and ME alumnus Jake Riley

July 14, 2021

Jake Riley reflects on his earliest wins, the importance of balance and the motivation of self-improvement.

Coors field as seen from the bleachers in center field

Hamlington on the physics of baseball at a mile high

July 7, 2021

Hamlington sat down with CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Today to talk about Coors Field’s reputation as a hitter’s park—and why science gives him a new appreciation for sports.

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