Simon Hafner research

Passion for renewable energy leads to battery research

May 7, 2019

Mechanical engineering BS/MS student and Boettcher Scholar Simon Hafner was selected as the Spring 2019 College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstanding Graduate for Research. The goal of his research was to increase the energy density and lifetime of batteries, so they can be replaced less often for a lower price.

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Initiative builds on quantum business experience in the college

May 7, 2019

Work in the field of quantum science continues on and off campus in companies founded by CU faculty and former students. Companies born out of the Department of Mechanical Engineering include FieldLine Inc. and LongPath Technologies.

Nail Salon Research

Colorado nail salon workers face chronic air pollution, elevated cancer risk

May 7, 2019

PhD candidate Aaron Lamplugh is working with Lupita Montoya on ways to reduce VOC concentrations in nail salons using low-cost, absorbent materials like heat-treated coal or wood.

«Ƶ Startup Week

What role does a university play in building startups? Find out at «Ƶ Startup Week

May 7, 2019

Once again, CU «Ƶ is participating as the University Track sponsor at «Ƶ Startup Week from May 13-17. There will be seven University Track sessions featuring CU «Ƶ faculty, staff, and alumni. Attend these events and others to learn how to support our robust startup community in «Ƶ, Colorado.

The New York Times Air Quality Graphic

Is Conference Room Air Making You Dumber?

May 7, 2019

Shelly Miller, mechanical and environmental engineering professor, led a study that found elevated carbon dioxide levels in classrooms after an hourlong class. Other researchers have linked high carbon dioxide levels to lower test scores. The New York Times reports on indoor air quality.

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Engineering grads’ high-tech walker could keep seniors from falling

May 6, 2019

Four ME undergraduates worked with senior residents to test an invention for walkers that could help prevent debilitating falls. The team, known as Stride Tech, received the first-place prize of $100,000 at the New Venture Challenge.

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Undergraduate Student of the Month - Daniarely Loma-Jasso

May 3, 2019

Daniarely Loma-Jasso said she has learned how to help the world through engineering at CU «Ƶ and hopes to start a career in the renewable energy industry. She was involved with SHPE, the BOLD Center and Inspired Dreamers. Loma-Jasso can't wait to graduate and accomplish the things she once dreamed as a young girl.

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Build, break and rebuild: Expo celebrates student perseverance

May 1, 2019

Over 140 student teams from six College of Engineering and Applied Science units showcased capstone and graduate projects, hailed by Dean Bobby Braun as “truly innovative.” Judges circled the track, assessing teams on their technical merit and presentations before doors were opened to the general public.

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Innovative mechanobiology research expands subcellular understanding

May 1, 2019

Professor Corey Neu collaborated with researchers at CSU to develop a technology called Deformation Microscopy, capable of non-invasively probing the mechanics of biological systems in high resolution and imaging cells.

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Fox 31 interviews Shelly Miller about traffic-related air polution

April 26, 2019

A study published this month mapped the parts of the country that have strong connections between traffic-related air pollution and childhood asthma. Professor Shelly Miller said the association was stronger for asthma-like symptoms in homes that were closer to major roadways,

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