Colorado scientists to chase the biggest thunderstorms on Earth
A group of Colorado State University scientists is traveling to Argentina where they will study some of the most intense thunderstorms on the planet.
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Summer internship at national lab invaluable for first-generation student
For engineering student Juan Venegas, being the first in his family to get an internship at a major national lab was both intimidating and rewarding.
Women of Vision Gala honors CSU biomedical sciences and engineering students
At the Women of Vision Gala in July, two CSU students were awarded the Joan C. King-Tobet Memorial Scholarship for exceptional students with an interest in biomedical science or biomedical engineering.
Summertime Standouts: Charlotte Cerveny
A summer journey to Normandy was the perfect choice to feed Charlotte Cerveny’s passions for history and engineering. Cerveny, a dual major in history and mechanical engineering, spent 10 days at the end of May exploring Normandy, France, and the history of World War II.
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.
E-Days preview: Mechanical engineering students evaluate refrigeration to solve food waste problem
Students on the Solar-Powered Refrigeration Team are using their mechanical engineering Senior Design project to test solutions that could make refrigeration more affordable and sustainable for developing nations.
Future systems engineering requires agile thinking across disciplines
Imagine a future where medical results do not take weeks, or require long trips to the doctor’s office, but instead are as easy as purchasing a gift card. New systems engineering professor Steve Simske thinks combining broad skillsets with engineering could potentially lead to a “gift of life” card, which could easily capture bodily samples such as saliva and instantly report medical conditions.
Scholarship award underscores the importance of family to engineering student
Being the first in her family to complete a college degree is important to Christina Canino, an engineering student recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship.
Awards ceremony honors faculty, staff, researchers and patent recipients
At the 2017 All-College Awards ceremony, award and patent recipients from the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering were recognized for outstanding achievements and excellence.
Atmospheric science and craft beer: Next FORTCAST talk appeals to Fort Collins sensibilities
How is a career in atmospheric science related to craft beer? Join Karen Kosiba for a FORTCAST presentation, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Tap & Handle.