Amy Javernick-Will holding her Pathways award surrounded by two previous recipients of the award.

CU Boulder professor honored with Pathfinder award for societal impact

June 26, 2024

Professor Amy Javernick-Will received the Pathfinder Award, the highest honor from the Engineering Project Organization Society, recognizing her research on improving disaster response and infrastructure sustainability in resource-limited communities.

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CU Boulder secures $750K to improve drought preparedness in Western U.S.

June 25, 2024

CU Boulder has received $750,000 from a NOAA grant to enhance drought monitoring and prediction on the Colorado River. The award, part of a $4.9 million initiative by the Biden-Harris Administration, supports efforts led by CIRES and the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.

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Top 10 ranking for civil and environmental engineering graduate programs

June 18, 2024

CU Boulder's environmental engineering graduate program ranked 7th nationwide among its public university peers, while the civil engineering graduate program ranked 9th.

Helms in CU Boulder's photometric lab with an identified person in 1967.

Remembering 'Doc' Helms: beloved mentor and pioneer in architectural lighting

June 7, 2024

Professor Ron Helms joined CU Boulder’s architectural engineering faculty in 1965. Throughout his tenure, he championed the importance of the illuminating engineering program, setting a benchmark for advanced lighting education.

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Modern water management approaches on tap during USAID visit

June 6, 2024

Professor Edith Zagona provided technical and advisory services during a USAID-sponsored visit to Armenia, addressing water scarcity in rural communities affected by uncontrolled fish farm use and pollution from untreated mining tailings.

Prof. Evan Thomas with Governor Polis and an unidentified farmer in front of a tractor.

CU part of landmark legislation for green water quality infrastructure

June 4, 2024

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Amir Behzadan takes part in joint White House/NOAA AI workshop on numerical weather prediction

May 28, 2024

"Early AI models demonstrate improved skill in forecasting events like hurricanes, winter storms and heat waves," said Professor Amir Behzadan. "These models are potentially valuable tools for alerting residents earlier, ultimately saving lives and property."

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Diane McKnight: Climate change increases metals concentrations in streams, study finds

May 23, 2024

A recent study points the finger at climate change as the cause of increasing metals concentrations in Colorado’s high mountain streams. These findings have implications for local ecosystems and the water supplies of mountain communities.

Osamah Dehwah in graduation regalia in front of a "Congratulations Engineering Buffs " digital screen.

Osamah Dehwah (PhD CivEngr'24): BOLD student leader

May 23, 2024

Osamah Dehwah's (PhD CivEngr'24) passion in helping students academically succeed is a testament to his service for the BOLD community.

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CU Boulder shines at ASCE Symposium, advances to nationals

May 17, 2024

For the first time ever, CU Boulder's American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter is heading to the ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships.

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