Sen. John Hickenlooper tours Powerhouse Energy Campus, discusses energy transition
CSU's range of expertise in finding solutions to the climate crisis was on full display during the senator's April 19 visit.
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What is the best mask for COVID-19? A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab
Christian L'Orange, a mechanical engineer who has been testing the performance of masks for the state of Colorado since the beginning of the pandemic, explains new CDC guidelines and the science of what makes for a good mask.
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.
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.
Mechanical engineering summer interns join research efforts and establish early pathways to graduate school
For ten weeks this summer, 17 undergraduate students learned about graduate school at CSU while working alongside Mechanical Engineering Principal Investigators on research problems that matter for society in sustainability, bioengineering, and energy.
Minds in the toilet, eyes on the prize: Safe sanitation for all
CSU Energy Institute engineers are working on a toilet system, suitable for developing world needs, that pelletizes and dries human feces.
Colorado State University to lead testing qualification for protective masks in COVID-19 fight
Colorado State University has been asked by Gov. Jared Polis and the State of Colorado to organize testing of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect the state’s healthcare workers from the COVID-19 virus.
$1.1 million to fund CSU research on detecting dangerous underground gas leaks
The funds will come from an $18.25 million penalty a state agency is seeking related to a 2017 home explosion in Firestone, Colorado.
DOE grant funds biofuel research across disciplines
A three-year DOE grant funds research into production of better biofuels, engaging CSU researchers across disciplines in engineering, other colleges, and other institutions.
Powerhouse Energy Campus celebrates fifth anniversary
This month marks five years since the Powerhouse Energy Campus celebrated its grand opening – an event that attracted hundreds of community members, academics, energy experts and former Governor John Hickenlooper.