Scenes from CSU's 150th birthday celebration
A variety of events marked CSU's official 150th birthday on Feb. 11, 2020.
Latest Headlines
National CyberTruck Challenge now based in Systems Engineering
Jeremy Daily brought the CyberTruck Challenge to CSU with him last fall as a new associate professor in the Systems Engineering department in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering.
Interactive NCAR exhibit on climate change in Scott Bioengineering through March 12
The college and NCAR will also host a panel March 3 featuring some of the top climate scientists in the field. Registration is required for the event.
Celebrate CSU’s official sesquicentennial at Founders Day, Feb. 11
Everyone on campus is invited to a birthday celebration in the lobby of the Foundry Dining Center at Corbett and Parmelee halls, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
CSU earns STARS Platinum sustainability rating for record third time
CSU is building upon its global reputation as an innovative leader in sustainability by becoming the only institution in the world to earn three Platinum ratings from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Hydrology Days’ 40th anniversary builds on CSU legacy of excellence in water-related studies
AGU and CSU present the 40th edition of Hydrology Days, April 13-15, featuring prominent invited speakers, major awards in the field and increased student involvement.
Five questions with new Outreach and Equity Coordinator Claudia Hernandez
Meet Claudia Hernandez, who joined the Student Success Center in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering as Outreach and Equity Coordinator.
CSU Sesquicentennial
Putting the M in Colorado A&M: Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
A lot has changed in 150 years for the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, but the land-grant mission of teaching, research and outreach – as well as monitoring the weather – remains the same.
The persistent optimism of Maury Albertson
Take a look back at the life of Maurice Albertson and his impact on CSU and U.S. volunteerism.
Video: ‘Do great things,’ Walter Scott, Jr. tells students
Take a look back at the naming ceremony for Walter Scott, Jr., the philanthropist and alumnus who gave the largest gift in CSU history.
Walter Scott Jr.’s generosity vital to Robinson’s AR/VR career
Shea Robinson's multi-year scholarship support through the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at CSU eased his financial burden and gave him access to opportunities that helped him further his education and set course in his career path.
Students
Outstanding Grad: Caley Dallman, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Caley Dallman wanted to be a teacher, but then she found her calling at CSU in engineering.
Chemical and Biological Engineering graduate student first recipient of new James C. Linden Fellowship
Lisa Weber, a chemical and biological engineering graduate student, has been named the first recipient of the James C. Linden Fellowship.
GradShow award winners represent graduate programs throughout CSU
Presentations by nearly 300 graduate students at the 2019 GradShow included live performances, visual arts, and research posters.
Computer engineering, mathematics major named astronaut scholar
Colorado State University senior Amanda Merkley has received the prestigious astronaut scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
Research
NIST renews $20 million partnership with CSU community resilience center of excellence
The renewal will extend the work of the Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning for another five years.
Tiezheng Tong recognized for cutting-edge membrane research for water sustainability
Civil engineering professor Tiezheng Tong will be recognized by the North America Membrane Society with the Young Membrane Scientist Award in May.
Improving solar cells' back-contact is goal of $3.5 million DOE project
A CSU team is leading an effort to make cadmium-telluride solar cells even more efficient by focusing on a classic engineering bottleneck in their design.
ASCENT scholarships fund graduate students’ international research
Four atmospheric science graduate students received scholarships this year from a department fund established to enrich the graduate experience.
Events
Spring 2020 Engineering Career Fair
Recruiters from over 100 companies will join us at the Spring 2020 Engineering Career Fair, the cornerstone event of on-campus recruiting activities for engineering students.
March Teen Science Café features ethnomusicologist John Pippen
CSU assistant professor of music John Pippen will give an interactive presentation on music and culture March 11 at this free event.
NCAR education and outreach specialist to speak at FORTCAST event
NCAR education and outreach specialist Lorena Medina Luna will share her outreach work and discuss nontraditional Earth science careers at FORTCAST’s What’s Brewing in Weather & Climate talk Tuesday, Feb. 25.
NASA astronaut Dr. Yvonne Cagle to headline Women in Science symposium March 3
Dr. Yvonne Cagle, NASA astronaut and a family physician, will provide the keynote address.
Engineering Community
Grafton St. Clair Norman: CSU's first African-American student
Take a look back at the life of Grafton St. Clair Norman, the first African-American student to attend and graduate from CSU.
National CyberTruck Challenge now based in Systems Engineering
Jeremy Daily brought the CyberTruck Challenge to CSU with him last fall as a new associate professor in the Systems Engineering department in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering.
Five questions with new Outreach and Equity Coordinator Claudia Hernandez
Meet Claudia Hernandez, who joined the Student Success Center in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering as Outreach and Equity Coordinator.
From spy satellites to engineering career coach: Mechanical alumnus gives back
Drew Crouch, who has two mechanical engineering degrees from CSU, retired from corporate life in 2018 from a 34-year career and now shares his experience with students about career paths and industry changes.
In the News
CSU to host exhibit and panel discussion on climate change
An interactive climate change exhibit from the National Center for Atmospheric Research is on display at Colorado State University’s Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering in February and March (Loveland Reporter-Herald).
Claremore native recognized with 2020 Oklahoma Women in STEM Award
CSU biomedical engineering graduate student Heidi Stair received a 2020 Women in STEM Award, presented by the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance and the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance (Claremore Daily Progress).
Glowing green ‘dunes’ in the sky mesmerized skygazers. They turned out to be a new kind of aurora.
This aurora is formed by the dramatic dance of gravity waves and oxygen atoms, according to new findings published today (Jan. 29) in the journal AGU Advances (Space.com).
Should Hurricane Katrina have been a Cat 5 at landfall? One study says yes
CSU scientist Phil Klotzbach said the minimum central surface pressure of a tropical cyclone is a better indicator of potential storm damage than wind speed (Palm Beach Post).