College of Engineering, Design and Computing News
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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.
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
When Egduard Jauregui decided to go back to school, he knew he wanted a flexible program that would prepare him for a career that would pay well. He wanted excellent … Continue Reading Alum Credits CEDC with Transforming His Life
The Environmental Stewardship of Indigenous Lands (ESIL) program, which trains students to liaise on environmental issues between tribal and non-tribal organizations, has just published its 2nd and 3rd refereed papers. ESIL’s first … Continue Reading ESIL Research Spotlighted by ASEE
Engineering Capstone Showcase to Feature more than 50 Prototypes Twin sisters Deveyn Hainey and Ashlynn Hainey developed a phishing detector add-on for Gmail accounts that not only flags scam emails … Continue Reading CU Denver Students Innovate Solutions for Real World Problems: Phishing Scams, Remote Rescues and More
Madison Gast ’20 still pinches herself each day to make sure her job designing spacecraft for a local defense company isn’t just a dream. Her current projects include designing structures and … Continue Reading From Repairing Gym Equipment to Designing American Spacecraft
Understanding history is important across multiple disciplines. As a case in point, consider this example of water quality. Suspended sediment – the dust-sized particles that make the waters of lakes and … Continue Reading CEDC Alum Works to Keep America’s Rivers Clean
Gentry Hewitt, a first-year ARCS Scholar and recipient of the prestigious Harry L. Willett Foundation Scholarship, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at CU Denver. With a … Continue Reading Empowering Renewable Energy: Get to Know Gentry Hewitt
Zoe Pielsticker is at CU Denver pursuing a second career – one in construction engineering and management. Her first career stemmed from her love of fine arts and design. She … Continue Reading From Costume Maker to Construction Management
Our faculty are conducting research with impact and ensuring the next generation is well prepared to tackle real-world problems like designing structurally sound bridges and keeping them safe as they … Continue Reading Faculty Preparing Next Generation of Bridge Engineering Experts
Student Spotlight: Computer Science Major and National Society of Black Engineers Member, Zahra Abdullahi Zahra Abdullahi’s journey into the world of technology began in Sheridan, Colorado, where she grew up … Continue Reading Paving the Way: Meet the Computer Science Major and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Member Who Wants to Inspire Minority Women in Tech
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently recognized CU Denver Associate Professor Kai Yu for his contributions to the advancement of mechanical engineering, his innovative research, and his commitment to preparing the … Continue Reading American Society of Mechanical Engineers Honors CU Denver’s Kai Yu with Rising Star Award
Student Spotlight: Vice President of CU Denver’s Associated General Contractors (AGC) Chapter, Cole Willis Cole, a native of north Denver, grew up in Arvada, Broomfield, and Erie, Colorado. His journey … Continue Reading Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Meet the Vice President of CU Denver’s AGC Chapter
The Spark of Engineering Creativity Starts Here: Expo Showcases Early Work More than 220 students in 44 teams showcased their prototypes at the Fall ’24 Fundamentals of Engineering Design Innovation Expo … Continue Reading First Year Design Expo Fall 2024
Student Spotlight: Computer Science Major, Sai Krishna Karnam. Sai Krishna Karnam grew up in Tirupati, a vibrant town in India, where he completed his high school education. His passion for … Continue Reading From Tirupati to Tech: Sai Krishna Karnam’s Journey in Robotics and Computer Science
Professors Susan Stirrup and David Mays applied for and were accepted as Fellows for the AMPLIFY Institute for the academic year 2024 – 2025. The Institute is a leadership institute … Continue Reading Two College of Engineering, Design and Computing Professors Accepted as Fellows for AMPLIFY Institute
Twelve CU Denver students are on their way to fulfilling their dreams of becoming engineers, thanks to the new Campos Scholarship. The Campos Foundation partnered with the College of Engineering, … Continue Reading Helping Engineer the Future: New Campos Scholarship
The 10 companies that are completing CU Denver’s Smart Futures Lab incubator and accelerator programs will present their groundbreaking solutions, each designed to address pressing challenges faced by municipalities and local government … Continue Reading 10 Companies Graduate From CU Denver’s Smart Futures Lab
Student Spotlight: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) President, Juan Hernandez-Jimenez As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s the perfect time to highlight the achievements of students like Juan … Continue Reading Championing Diversity in STEM: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) President Leading Change for National Hispanic Heritage Month
Spring 2024 Bioengineering graduate Lily Williams reflects on her remarkable academic journey. After earning numerous awards at The College of Engineering, Design and Computing, Lily shares her story in her … Continue Reading From Classroom to Breakthroughs: Recent Alumni, Lily Williams’ Academic Journey in Bioengineering
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