Providing better protection against COVID
"Any mask might be like a seatbelt," John Volckens said. "But an N95 is a car with front airbags, side impact airbags, early warning detection, sensors for proximities." (Coloradoan)
Tag: "Department of Mechanical Engineering"
Steven “Doc” Schaeffer retires from mechanical engineering, leaves legacy of hands-on education
Steven “Doc” Schaeffer retires after 29 years at CSU. His legacy includes growing the Engineering Manufacturing Education Center threefold and cementing experiential learning into the mechanical engineering curriculum.
Omicron has arrived in Colorado. Here’s what we know about how COVID spreads in the air
To figure out how to respond, CSU's Dan Goble teamed up with a professor from another part of the university: John Volckens, a mechanical engineer. (Colorado Public Radio)
Farewell to Academic & Student Affairs head Anthony Marchese
"Anthony developed a cult following among the students for his concern for their careers and well-being. We will miss Anthony greatly, but he absolutely deserves to be leading an organization and I’m really excited for Anthony in his new role," said Bryan Willson, executive director of the CSU Energy Institute.
Pioneering materials science engineering student is school’s first Ph.D. grad to walk at commencement
When Roberta Maia Sabino graduated from college in her home country of Brazil and was looking for places to pursue graduate work abroad in chemical and biological engineering, she came across Colorado State University Professor Matt Kipper’s webpage.
Skilled workers are needed in the San Luis Valley. A new college program could be an answer.
Students in one of Colorado’s poorest regions will soon be able to get a CSU engineering degree without leaving their hometown. (Colorado Sun)
Study shows men spread COVID particles more than other populations
Dan Goble, director of CSU's School of Music, Theater and Dance partnered with John Volckens, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, to conduct the study. (CBS News)
Become an engineer without leaving home: CSU, Adams State offer engineering degree in Alamosa
Starting in Fall 2022, students in the San Luis Valley can enroll in an accredited bachelor’s degree program from CSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Colorado Municipal League honors former Mayor, mechanical engineering professor Wade Troxell
Wade Troxell received the Sam Mamet "Good Governance" Award this fall from the Colorado Municipal League.
Lockheed Martin gift to spur innovation in 3D metal printing
Lockheed Martin donates 3D metal printer to CSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering for advancements in research, education, and outreach.