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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
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
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, 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.
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
Construction Engineering and Management Major Carina Pablo tells us about her academic journey through our College of Engineering . Carina Pablo moved to Colorado when she was three years old, … Continue Reading Blueprints and Big Dreams: How Carina Pablo is Shaping Her Future in Construction
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
In an age of rapid advancements in adaptive and intelligent technologies, materials that can change shape independently are no longer science fiction—they are becoming a reality. A recent study from … Continue Reading A Breakthrough in 4D Printing of Multifunctional Composites
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
CU Denver leading research and training of the next Generation of Cybersecurity Leaders We’ve all seen the headlines about data breaches that can shut down corporations or government offices. Many … Continue Reading Cybersecurity More Important Than Ever
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
“Inspiration comes at unique moments—just ask CU Denver Civil Engineering Professor Caroline Clevenger, PhD. During a sabbatical in 2023, Clevenger noticed colleagues at the Center for Inclusive Design Engineering (CIDE) … Continue Reading Two CEDC Faculty Create App to Aid Indoor Navigation With The Help of Smart Futures Lab
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
While the word “quantum” may bring to mind TV shows with time-traveling actors, in Colorado this buzzword has become synonymous with innovation, investment in jobs, and solving society’s biggest problems. … Continue Reading CU Denver Students to Learn About Quantum in a Unique Cross-Disciplinary Way With New Certificate
Looking at the Capstone Design Expo, it’s easy to wonder, how do students learn all the skills needed for a successful capstone project? For many of these students, they built a … Continue Reading A Look Back to Where it All Started; First-Year Design Expo Winners
Capstone Design Expo. The Senior Capstone Design Expo is held every year right before graduation, where seniors present their capstone projects they have tirelessly been working on all year to … Continue Reading College of Engineering, Design, and Computing’s Graduating Seniors Show Out at The Senior Capstone Design Expo
On April 29th, 2024 CU Denver gathered at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards ceremony. Faculty Excellence Awards are a great way for our Lynx community to come together and recognize … Continue Reading A Good Year For The College of Engineering, Design and Computing: Engineering Faculty Win Campus Awards for Teaching and Research
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