N95s, but not cloth masks, offer protection against wildfire smoke
Air pollution researcher Jack Kodros answered some questions about his recent study on the use of N95 respirators during wildfires.
Tag: "Department of Mechanical Engineering"
Caroline Van Tiggelen champions girls in engineering, creates STEM 4 Kids outreach program
Caroline Van Tiggelen creates STEM 4 Kids, an inclusive after school program for girls designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists.
Ram Handling and Engineering: A Similar Beast?
We all know CAM the Ram – CSU’s mascot who is cared for by a group of student volunteers called the Ram Handlers. This year, 5 of the 17 handlers are students in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. Meet ours: Katie, Walter and Logan!
Study finds that singing, being male, and being an adult tend to produce more respiratory aerosols
The study, launched early in the pandemic, sought to determine the extent to which singers, musicians and actors emit aerosols, and whether those emissions could be quantified.
Can Colorado teach the federal government about methane emissions?
Dan Zimmerle's laboratory, known as the Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center, is now at the core of a critical industry for tackling climate change.
CSU, Colorado Community College System sign statewide transfer agreement for mechanical engineering
The agreement, made official at an Oct. 26 signing ceremony at Woodward Inc., streamlines the transfer process for students who wish to complete their first two years of coursework at a community college.
Blastoff! Mechanical Engineering launches aerospace program
CSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering launches aerospace engineering program with four academic programs and substantial research portfolio.
A lasting legacy: Walter Scott’s foundation expands Scott Scholars Program
In what would prove to be one of his final acts with CSU, Walter Scott, Jr. chose to expand the existing Scott Scholars Program for undergraduate engineering students, committing through his foundation an additional $11.4 million toward the program.
DOE funds CSU researchers working on technical challenges of water purification
Engineers are working toward sustainable treatment of high-salinity byproducts from water purification processes like reverse osmosis
The future is robotic: A conversation with Jianguo Zhao
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Jianguo Zhao awarded third NSF grant to study robots. The latest: generating force in soft robots.