DNA

New software aims to speed, improve identification of DNA variations that lead to cancer

April 13, 2022

Researchers have been trying to quickly and accurately identify the parts of DNA that lead to genetic disorders such as cancer. A new software tool could improve that process and lead to the more tailored treatment and understanding of cancers from patient to patient.

Christine Chang

Doctoral student testifies before state senate on artificial intelligence, facial recognition bill

April 12, 2022

Computer science doctoral student Christine Chang was recently invited to testify before the Committee on Business, Labor and Technology on a piece of proposed legislation that deals with artificial intelligence, facial recognition technology and related privacy issues.

Briar Goldwyn, right, and Cole Velasquez in Puerto Rico

Doctoral candidate reflects on research, partnerships in Puerto Rico

April 12, 2022

Briar Goldwyn is researching multi-hazard housing safety and disaster risk reduction at CU Boulder. She recently returned from fieldwork in Puerto Rico and has been active there for years.

Engineering building

An inside look: Undergraduate research with the Animal Inspired Motion and Robotics Lab

April 5, 2022

Riley McGill is a sophomore who has been helping build a small, six-legged robot in Professor Kaushik Jayaram’s Animal Inspired Motion and Robotics Lab.

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Newly published paper revolutionizes global engineering curriculum

March 31, 2022

A new publication headed by the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering seeks to create better alignment among academic programs and sector needs when it comes to training engineers in global development.

Engineering students working with snow

Mechanics of snow course takes advantage of fresh powder

March 18, 2022

Most mechanical engineers will work with materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics and composites during their careers. However, a course taught in CU Boulder's mechanical engineering department asks students to draw inspiration from another material—snow.

a dog's nose

Learn about the Odor2Action Network led by CU Boulder

March 17, 2022

CU Boulder's College of Engineering and Applied Science is leading a groundbreaking new international research network. The work is aimed at understanding how animals use information from odors in their environment to guide behavior and has far-ranging implications for our understanding of the human brain.

Construction workers on campus

Construction Diversity Summit coming to CU Boulder April 1

March 14, 2022

A free event will bring together companies and students from around the state to discuss diversity-related issues in construction, build empathy within the workforce and bring forward solutions to help construction employers and employees navigate the industry.

Zoya Popovic in the lab with fellow researchers

Distinguished Professor Zoya Popovic elected to National Academy of Engineering

March 9, 2022

Zoya Popovic of electrical, computer and energy engineering was honored “for developing high-efficiency microwave transmitters and active antenna arrays for wireless communication systems and for engineering education.â€

middle schoolers at an outreach fair

Triple E Fair introduces 117 middle-schoolers to mechanical engineering

March 9, 2022

The Early Engineering Exposure Fair, organized by mechanical engineering graduate students, was comprised of 16 interactive exhibits to demonstrate diverse engineering fields such as air quality, wind energy, robotics and microfluids.

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