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For Michael Ogbinaka, choosing CU Denver was about more than finishing a degree. It was about finding a university that recognized his journey, valued his experience, and actively invested in where … Continue Reading Finding Support, Powering the Future: How Michael Ogbinaka Found His Path at CU Denver
Each year, the U.S. National Committee of the International Union of Radio Science (USNC-URSI) convenes engineers and scientists from across the country who are advancing the frontiers of applied electromagnetics, … Continue Reading CU Denver Electrical Engineering Students Present Research at National Radio Science Meeting
For Nicolás Lindo, the journey to becoming a physician began long before he ever set foot in a U.S. classroom. Born and raised in Cali, Colombia, his earliest ambitions were rooted in … Continue Reading Finding Belonging, Building Purpose: How Nicolás Lindo Found His Place at CU Denver
At CU Denver’s College of Engineering, Design and Computing (CEDC), a PhD is not an isolated academic exercise. It is an immersive, mentor-driven experience designed to help students pursue ambitious … Continue Reading Where Mentorship Meets Momentum
“Aaron Sullivan Stremel’s academic journey is a powerful testament to resilience and the impact of dedicated support systems,” says mechanical engineering associate professor Maryam Darbeheshti. At the University of Colorado Denver’s College … Continue Reading From a Fifth-Grade Dream to Real-World Impact: How CU Denver Turns Curiosity Into Purpose
Inspiring Colorado’s Next Generation of Engineers The University of Colorado Denver campus came alive on December 6 as more than 1,000 students, families, mentors, and volunteers gathered for the 2025 … Continue Reading CEDC Hosts 2025 Colorado FIRST LEGO League State Championship
CU Denver Expands Proven Model to Strengthen STEM Teaching and Student Success When CU Denver engineering students walk into class, they’ll soon have more support than ever thanks to an … Continue Reading Training Engineering Faculty to Turbocharge Classes with Learning Assistants
This October, fifteen members of CU Denver’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) traveled to Philadelphia for the 2025 SHPE National Conference. With over 12,000 attendees, SHPE Nationals is the … Continue Reading A Career-Changing Week: CU Denver SHPE at the 2025 SHPE National Convention
CU Denver students developed GeneGuard, a tool transforming complex genetic data into accessible health insights for families. Their project won the grand prize at STEM Connect, emphasizing teamwork and learning under pressure. The experience influenced their career paths, showcasing the university’s commitment to hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving.
Sometimes when opportunity comes knocking, it comes in the form of an email. Or at least it did for CU Denver electrical engineering student Sam Post when he opened an email about … Continue Reading From Inbox to Outer Space: CU Denver Engineering Student Joins International Space Research Mission in Sweden
When it comes to building safer, healthier, and more connected communities, Wesley Marshall, PhD, PE professor of Civil Engineering and Construction at CU Denver, believes engineering is one of society’s … Continue Reading CU Denver’s Wes Marshall Honored with Thomas Jefferson Award for Advancing Societal Good Through Engineering
For Nicholas Austin, a future physician in the making, CU Denver has been more than a place to earn a degree, it’s been a major pathway towards a career in medicine. … Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Why Nicholas Austin Chose CU Denver Bioengineering to Turn His Ambitions into Action
The College of Engineering, Design and Computing (CEDC) is proud to announce that the Department of Civil Engineering is now the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction. More than a name change, this transformation reflects … Continue Reading CU Denver’s Civil Engineering Department Expands to Include Construction: Building a Competitive Edge for Future Industry Leaders
For engineering students at the University of Colorado Denver, summer research goes far beyond textbooks and labs. For some, it means venturing into the remote Alaskan wilderness, working with cutting-edge … Continue Reading Engineering the Future: CU Denver Students Study Space Weather at HAARP
CU Denver and CU Anschutz, partnering with Colorado BioScience Institute, secured a nearly $1 million NSF grant to enhance their QA/RA Certificate Program, addressing critical workforce needs in biotechnology.
At CU Denver’s College of Engineering, Design and Computing (CEDC), we prepare engineers not only to excel in technical fields, but to lead in a global context. Our faculty-led and partner … Continue Reading Engineering with a Global Edge: 4 Study Abroad Programs with CU Denver’s College of Engineering, Design and Computing
In July 2025, CU Denver civil engineering associate professor Dr. David Mays stood in a research lab at Friedrich Alexander University (FAU) in Bavaria, Germany. He was presenting a seminar titled “Chaotic Advection in Porous Media: Dimensionality, … Continue Reading From CU Denver to Germany: When an Idea Born on Campus Becomes a Global Solution
At CU Denver’s College of Engineering, Design and Computing, students and faculty collaboratively develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. The medical device startup Point Designs, which specializes in 3D-printed prosthetics for partial hand amputations, exemplifies this mission. Recently acquired by Hanger, Inc., this partnership aims to broaden the impact of their advancements globally.
The College of Engineering, Design and Computing (CEDC) is generating innovations that may help turn science fiction into science fact. In a major advancement for quantum physics and materials science, … Continue Reading A Quantum Leap Toward Gamma-Ray Lasers—and the Multiverse—Starts Here
David Mays is the first University of Colorado Denver professor to be awarded the national Charles R. O’Melia Distinguished Educator Award. The Association of Environmental Engineering and Science and Professors (AEESP) … Continue Reading Engineering Professor Wins National Charles R. O’Melia Distinguished Educator Award
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