College of Engineering, Design and Computing News
University of Colorado Denver
To meet the diverse interests of bioengineering undergraduate and graduate students the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) hosts events to facilitate collaboration between industry partners, medical professionals and researchers. We often … Continue Reading BMES hosts another successful Pitch Night
In March 2019, Keith Neeves joined the Department of Bioengineering as professor and director of new initiatives, bringing with him a reputable lab, an extensive research portfolio and unprecedented enthusiasm. … Continue Reading Neeves brings teaching, research and enthusiasm to bioengineering program
Chelsea Magin, assistant professor of bioengineering, was named the 2019 Educator of the Year from the Colorado Bioscience Association at the annual awards dinner on November 7. The dinner is … Continue Reading Magin named Educator of the Year from Colorado Bioscience Association
Congratulations to bioengineering associate professor Richard Benninger on his recent appointment in the CU School of Medicine. Benninger has been appointed director of the Advanced Light Microscopy Core, which is located in the school’s Neurotechnology Center. Benninger’s role … Continue Reading Benninger named director of School of Medicine’s Advanced Light Microscopy Core
At the fall faculty/staff event, held October 24, Tau Beta Pi President Madison Gast and Vice President Amanda Suydam presented Outstanding Faculty Awards for the 2018/19 school year, as voted on … Continue Reading Tau Beta Pi honors faculty for 2018/19
Beginning in fall 2019, the CU Denver College of Engineering, Design and Computing launched a peer mentor program to assist incoming first-year and transfer students with the transition into the … Continue Reading College exceeds goals with new mentorship program
Professor recognized for impact on Department of Bioengineering Dr. Robin Shandas’ work at CU Denver extends far beyond the classroom. In addition to building Colorado’s first stand-alone Department of Bioengineering … Continue Reading Shandas named CU Distinguished Professor
Corey Mattson, a PhD student mentored by Brad Smith has been awarded a F31 pre-doctoral fellowship by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The three-year award for $120,660, titled … Continue Reading Mattson receives Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Fifty high school students from Colorado and beyond spent a week on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus learning about how engineers solve important clinical problems as part of Bioengineering Opportunities and … Continue Reading Two more successful sessions of BOLT!! A fun atmosphere providing exposure for high school students to learn about bioengineering
David Ramirez, a PhD Candidate in the lab of Dr. Richard Benninger, was recently awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity … Continue Reading David Ramirez awarded NIDDK F31
A team of researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has received a grant to commercialize a miniature microscope that fits on the head of a mouse and can peer … Continue Reading Drs. Gibson, Restrepo, and Kilborn win Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) NIH R43 grant
On Friday, April 26, students from across the college participated in the 22nd annual Research and Creative Activities Symposium. Our students won awards in the technology, engineering and mathematics category, … Continue Reading Engineering students shine at 22nd annual Research and Creative Activities Symposium
The CU Board of Regents approved appointments or awards of tenure for the following faculty, effective April 5. Emily Gibson, Department of Bioengineering Kannan Premnath, Department of Mechanical Engineering Congratulations!
Niki Clark, a PhD candidate in bioengineering, has been selected to participate in the second NIH-sponsored Summer School in Adaptive Neurotechnologies from July 7 – 26, in Albany New York. … Continue Reading Clark selected to attend Summer School in Adaptive Neurotechnologies
Dean Martin Dunn presented the college’s new strategic vision and name at a faculty/staff celebration on February 28, setting the trajectory for the exciting things to come for the newly … Continue Reading An exciting time for engineering at CU Denver
The bioengineering graduate program moved up 10 spots in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 Best Graduate Schools Report, published March 12. The program is now ranked number 69 … Continue Reading Bioengineering is top-ranked biomedical engineering program in Colorado; moves up by 10 in national rankings
