REDEFINE Engineering Education: Disrupting Systemic Barriers to Equity and Inclusion
Guest speaker Dr. Yvette E. Pearson will present "REDEFINE Engineering Education: Disrupting Systemic Barriers to Equity and Inclusion," on December 3, 2020.
Latest Headlines
CSU 2020 graduates take a Commencement Walk across the Oval
Graduates enjoyed a week of glorious weather to celebrate their accomplishments after a particularly challenging year.
CSU team lands NSF award to study streams, snowpack in Cameron Peak Fire area
Researchers will study snowpack, streams and sediment in waterways affected by the largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Jeopardy! champion Russ Schumacher's tribute to Alex Trebek
"Alex Trebek has been a part of my life for literally as long as I can remember," says CSU State Climatologist Russ Schumacher in a tribute to the late Alex Trebek.
Colorado State University ranks as top performer in 2020 Sustainable Campus Index
CSU once again was recognized as one of the country’s most sustainable academic institutions by one of the leading sustainability organizations in higher education.
Helping the ski industry with better climate data
The Colorado Climate Center is bringing together key weather and climate forecasting tailored specifically for winter mountain recreation businesses.
Extreme ionization of gold atoms creates new universe of conditions inside CSU
Inside Colorado State University’s Advanced Beam Laboratory, researchers are using a ultra-intense laser system to recreate extreme conditions that only exist in the astrophysical world.
Students
2020 GradShow award winners embrace new virtual platform
Award winners were announced Nov. 18 by the Graduate School and the Office of the Vice President for Research following three days of professional development events, a keynote, and a virtual networking session.
Systems engineering Ph.D. student recognized by SWE for recent patent
Systems engineering Ph.D. student Ricole Johnson will be recognized at the SWE WE20 conference in November for her most recent patent.
InTERFEWS expands to tackle complex challenges in food-energy-water systems
CSU's Interdisciplinary Training, Education and Research in Food-Energy-Water Systems, known as InTERFEWS, has doubled in size in both research proposals and participants.
College's first virtual career fair drew 64 employers, nearly 700 students
Nearly 700 students in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering talked with 64 employers virtually at the college’s semi-annual Career Fair October 1.
Research
CSU team lands NSF award to study streams, snowpack in Cameron Peak Fire area
Researchers will study snowpack, streams and sediment in waterways affected by the largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Helping the ski industry with better climate data
The Colorado Climate Center is bringing together key weather and climate forecasting tailored specifically for winter mountain recreation businesses.
Extreme ionization of gold atoms creates new universe of conditions inside CSU
Inside Colorado State University’s Advanced Beam Laboratory, researchers are using a ultra-intense laser system to recreate extreme conditions that only exist in the astrophysical world.
Ravishankara named a Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy
University Distinguished Professor recognized for achievements in science spanning four-decade-long career.
Engineering Community
2020 GradShow award winners embrace new virtual platform
Award winners were announced Nov. 18 by the Graduate School and the Office of the Vice President for Research following three days of professional development events, a keynote, and a virtual networking session.
Jeopardy! champion Russ Schumacher's tribute to Alex Trebek
"Alex Trebek has been a part of my life for literally as long as I can remember," says CSU State Climatologist Russ Schumacher in a tribute to the late Alex Trebek.
Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Jean Peccoud interviewed on Conversations with Aanika
Professor Peccoud discusses his computational biology and cell biology efforts to develop predictive models of the phenotype encoded in natural and synthetic DNA sequences
CSU team helps shape ideas for 2020 G20 Summit
Report from systems engineering team details ways to reduce global emissions through transportation technology and policies.
Events
REDEFINE Engineering Education: Disrupting Systemic Barriers to Equity and Inclusion
Guest speaker Dr. Yvette E. Pearson will present "REDEFINE Engineering Education: Disrupting Systemic Barriers to Equity and Inclusion," on December 3, 2020.
Fall 2020 Virtual Graduate Student Showcase
The Fall 2020 CSU Graduate Student Showcase is coming virtually the week of Nov. 16.
Engineering Exploration Week
High school and transfer students interested in engineering can meet with student design teams, check out laboratory demonstrations, and learn about engineering careers during the free virtual Engineering Exploration Week, October 19-24.
Fall 2020 Virtual Engineering Career Fair
The Fall 2020 Virtual Engineering Career Fair will be held on Handshake on October 1, 2020, with new and exciting advantages for engagement between CSU students and recruiters.
In the News
Choirs In The Coronavirus Era Look To Science To Find Ways To Perform
This summer, CSU researchers began looking specifically at bioaerosol emissions from performers, and how to keep from spreading the virus. (KUNC/NPR)
Confused About Masks? Here’s What Scientists Know
“Controlling community spread of Covid-19 and protecting individuals requires a multitiered approach,” said CSU Mechanical Engineering Professor John Volckens. (New York Times)
Where There’s Smoke…You’ll Find Dr. Emily Fischer
Westword caught up with Fischer to talk about her Western Wildfire Experiments for Cloud Chemistry, Aerosol Absorption, and Nitrogen study and other work.
Did climate change drive 2020’s epic hurricane season? It’s complicated.
When climate scientists are asked if storm seasons are linked to climate change, many suggest that the explanation for this season’s activity isn’t so straightforward. (National Geographic)