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.@CUBoulder researchers developed a new hydrogel that mimics real human tissue. This light-controlled material lets scientists study how cells behave in realistic environments, improving research on disease, drug testing and cell development. cuboulder.engineering/4uzt0RB

.@CUBoulder researchers are using a VarioCNN model to better understand glacier surges. These rare events can push glaciers up to 200x faster, fracturing ice & accelerating sea-level rise. cuboulder.engineering/4dlWZ9t #EnergyEngineering #ComputerEngineering #ElectricalEngineering

.@CUBoulder's Fernando Picoral (CompSci’26) learned at Google that great software is built for others to build on. From dream internship to full‑time role, he didn’t just find success, he created it. 🔗 cuboulder.engineering/418LDyj #CUEngineering #EngineeringCareerHub

Join us March 24 for the NAE Regional Meeting @CUBoulder exploring Quantum & Space: The Next Frontier! 🪐 Key topics include: 🔹 Quantum technologies in space 🔹 Space benefiting from quantum advancements 🔹 Developing quantum for space Register: ow.ly/LWGp50YpT5s

Engineering what comes next🌎 At the College of Engineering and Applied Science, donor support drives innovation, sustainability solutions, and student success. During #BuffsAllIn, your investment helps shape the future of engineering, far beyond campus. cuboulder.engineering/bai-CEAS

.@CUBoulder student‑athlete & Mechanical Engineering senior James Overberg designed a custom sauna to support endurance athlete recovery, now a permanent feature in the Endurance Lab. cuboulder.engineering/3NwDel0 #CUEngineering #EngineeringInAction #BuffsRun

.@CUBoulder's Kylie Auerbach (ElEngr’26) found mentorship, friendship and a future in engineering during her internship at Texas Instruments, taking on impactful projects and growing her confidence as an engineer. cuboulder.engineering/4s8DqGr #CUEngineering #EngineeringCareerHub

@CUBoulder PhD student William Frantz is developing microscopic droplets to track radiation therapy in real time, making cancer treatment more precise, especially for kids. cuboulder.engineering/4reb7VH #CUEngineering #BiomedicalEngineering #NSFICorps #CatalyzeCU #InnovationResearch

In honor of Women’s History Month, CEAE is celebrating Professor Emerita JoAnn Silverstein and her trailblazing journey.💛 Her leadership, water research, and advocacy for women in STEM continue to inspire future engineers. Read more about her impact 💫: cuboulder.engineering/40T5uS1

Join us on April 12th for the CU Engineering Alumni Weekend Brunch at the Touchdown Club! Celebrate 150 years of @CUBoulder, reconnect with fellow Buffs, and hear an update from Dean Molenaar. $20 adults | $10 kids Register by April 9 cuboulder.engineering/4bq692r #ForeverBuffs

Why do we get a “skip in our step” when we’re happy? Dopamine. New research @CUBoulder shows reward signals in the brain can make our movements faster, sometimes within just 220 milliseconds. cuboulder.engineering/4rOgegw #CUEngineering #MechanicalEngineering

.@CUBoulder’s new M.S. in Sustainable Engineering combines advanced engineering with business, policy and data. Preparing leaders to design resilient, equitable systems across energy, infrastructure, water and more. Applications open for fall 2026. cuboulder.engineering/4rFIZf6

Kiewit renewed its $2.5M commitment, extending @CUBoulder’s Kiewit Design-Build Scholars Program through 2032, increasing support for 26 scholars each year. With mentorship and internships, students gain skills to lead in infrastructure and construction. cuboulder.engineering/4rab0dV

.@CUBoulder PhD student Mackenzie Bowden studies how urban wildfires affect drinking water, analyzing how burned materials like PVC release complex chemical mixtures into runoff that can impact communities downstream. cuboulder.engineering/40ASpN0 #EnvironmentalEngineering

.@CUBoulder researchers created ultra-efficient optical microresonators that trap light on a chip with minimal loss. The breakthrough supports compact lasers, chemical sensors, navigation systems and quantum photonics. cuboulder.engineering/4aSLO5z #CUEngineering #COSINC #Photonics

Congratulations to @CUBoulder faculty Dana Anderson, Iain Boyd & Bob Erickson on their election to the @theNAEng, a prestigious distinction accorded to engineers. cuboulder.engineering/40wJT1r #CUEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #QuantumEngineering

.@CUBoulder is hosting the @theNAEng Regional Meeting & Symposium on how quantum tech is transforming space. Quantum & Space, the Next Frontier March 23–24, 2026 | The Limelight Hotel | Boulder, Colorado Keynotes, panels, poster sessions & networking. cuboulder.engineering/x_NAE-2026

.@CUBoulder aerospace PhD students Afrah Ghedira, Lorenzzo Mantovani & Mark Stephenson earned 2nd place at the @aiaa 2026 Capture the Satellite Challenge, developing an autonomous satellite powered by reinforcement learning to navigate orbital scenarios. cuboulder.engineering/4tQEZd5

Congrats to @CUBoulder PhD student Erin Dunphy on receiving the @icddicdd prestigious Ludo Frevel Crystallography Scholarship. Her research advances polymer upcycling and sustainable fuels. cuboulder.engineering/4cjoHU7 #CUEngineering #ChemicalEngineering #BiologicalEngineering

Congratulations to the 2026 Engineering Alumni Award recipients, recognized for leadership, innovation and service across industries and communities. 👏 cuboulder.engineering/4qMiRy3 #CUEngineering #ForeverBuffs