Come join the fun at the 2018 Community Open House
Come join the fun Aug. 4 at the annual Community Open House.
Latest Headlines
New Colorado law allocates $1.2 million to bolster CSU cybersecurity education
A $1.2 million appropriation in the new law will go to CSU's efforts to train students and the workforce in modern cybersecurity practices and procedures.
New model quantifies communities’ vulnerability to the spread of fire
The model could add to the strategic toolbox that protects lives and livelihoods from destructive fires.
Jianguo Zhao receives NSF award to investigate shape-morphing technology for robotics
Applications for such robots include search and rescue, surveillance and environmental monitoring.
One of CSU’s newest clubs, BIOMOD, gains international exposure at annual competition
The team presented their project at the BIOMOD Jamboree, an international stage where they were exposed to new technologies, and inspired by fellow scientists in the biomolecular engineering field.
New study provides guidelines for more effective waste management
A new study by Colorado State University researchers could lead to more effective landfill-based management of varied waste streams.
Brian Munsky’s groundbreaking advancements to predictive biological modeling published in PNAS
The Munsky group of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and their collaborators at Vanderbilt University recently published new advances to predictive biological models for gene regulation in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Students
Mechanical engineering student named one of Aviation Week's "20 Twenties"
Mechanical engineering student Jared Ham was honored as one of the “20 Twenties to Watch” in the February issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine and at the annual Aviation Week Laureate Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.
One of CSU’s newest clubs, BIOMOD, gains international exposure at annual competition
The team presented their project at the BIOMOD Jamboree, an international stage where they were exposed to new technologies, and inspired by fellow scientists in the biomolecular engineering field.
Atmospheric science student selected for STEM Chateaubriand Fellowship
Ph.D. candidate Will Lassman, co-advised by Jeff Pierce and Jeff Collett, has been chosen for a STEM Chateaubriand Fellowship.
Students selected for summer internships, scholarships
From language study to environmental research, several CSU students and recent graduates will be spending the summer engaged in impressive international projects.
Research
New model quantifies communities’ vulnerability to the spread of fire
The model could add to the strategic toolbox that protects lives and livelihoods from destructive fires.
Jianguo Zhao receives NSF award to investigate shape-morphing technology for robotics
Applications for such robots include search and rescue, surveillance and environmental monitoring.
New study provides guidelines for more effective waste management
A new study by Colorado State University researchers could lead to more effective landfill-based management of varied waste streams.
Brian Munsky’s groundbreaking advancements to predictive biological modeling published in PNAS
The Munsky group of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and their collaborators at Vanderbilt University recently published new advances to predictive biological models for gene regulation in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Events
Off the Hook Arts' SummerFest 2018 examines climate change June 24 to July 20
Off the Hook Arts, now in its seventh season, will take a deep and thoughtful look at climate change and its impact on the planet over the next month by bringing together music, visual arts and science in the form of concerts, lectures, films, art exhibitions and STEAM-based educational events for all ages.
FORTCAST to host second Weatherfest July 1
FORTCAST’s second annual Colorado Weatherfest will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 1.
May the best teens win: CSU hosts 2018 Science Olympiad National Tournament, May 18-19
About 2,000 talented teens from across the nation will gather on campus to battle it out in intensely competitive science and engineering projects.
2018 Spring Commencement set for May 11-13
Ceremonies and speakers celebrate accomplishments of more than 5,000 CSU graduates.
Engineering Community
CSU Ventures accepting applications for ambassador program
Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
Women’s mentoring network with strong CSU ties receives national award
Emily Fischer, assistant professor of atmospheric science and a board member of the Earth Science Women’s Network, accepted the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring on behalf of the organization.
Civil engineering alumnus building community through entrepreneurship
Keith Meyer, president of Ditesco, received the 2017 Civil Engineering Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Systems engineering alumnus launches next step in aerospace career
Systems engineering graduate Josh Panning is improving emergency protocols on spacecrafts as part of his work with United Launch Alliance.
In the News
Better batteries and supercapacitors will speed the electrification of road vehicles
The EV of 2028: quiet, safe, and efficient
New study detects big methane leaks at natural gas sites
A new study has concluded that methane leaks from natural gas sites are 60 percent higher than estimates by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The U.S. natural gas industry is leaking way more methane than previously thought. Here’s why that matters.
Producing and transporting natural gas releases methane, a greenhouse gas that also contributes to climate change. How big is the methane problem?
‘CoCoRaHS’ seeking new weather geeks to celebrate 20th birthday
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, better known as CoCoRaHS, is celebrating 20 years of collecting rain, hail and snow data to monitor climate.