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)
Tag: "Department of Mechanical Engineering"
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)
CSU team reimagines backyard of 5-year-old girl with rare genetic disorder
A team from Colorado State University that includes occupational therapy and mechanical engineering students is transforming the backyard of a 5-year-old Fort Collins girl who has a rare genetic disorder.
CSU acquires public hydrogen fuel station, a first for the state of Colorado
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden facilitated the donation of the equipment to CSU - one of the only electrolyzer stations in the U.S. that will generate hydrogen on-site by splitting water molecules using electricity.
As activities move indoors this fall, risk of catching COVID-19 increases, researchers say
John Volckens, fellow CSU mechanical engineering professor Tami Bond, and CU chemistry and biochemistry professor Jose Jimenez have been heavily involved in research on the airborne transmission of COVID-19. (Fort Collins Coloradoan)
Oil and gas companies track methane leaks on the ground, in the air and from space
“Generally speaking,” Zimmerle, “something like half or more of the emissions come from a small percentage of the emitters.” (Houston Chronicle)
Tobet, Popat reappointed to helm four-college School of Biomedical Engineering
Stu Tobet and Ketul Popat have been appointed director and associate director, respectively, of the School of Biomedical Engineering, which includes 70 faculty from four colleges.
Dinosaurs' unique bone structure helped them support their large weight
"Understanding the mechanics of the trabecular architecture of dinosaurs may help us better understand the design of other lightweight and dense structures," said CSU alumnus Trevor Aguirre (CNN).
Mechanical engineering professor part of $50 million NSF research center
Jason Quinn will participate in a new NSF Engineering Research Center at Utah State modeling the performance and sustainability of electric transportation.
National Academies workshop will address airborne transmission of COVID-19
The two-day virtual workshop will delve into the rapidly evolving science around how the virus spreads.