Reese Jillian Hopp in a hard hat in front of a construction site

Reese Jillian Hopp — Perseverance Award

Dec. 11, 2023

After taking a year off to heal and reflect, Reese Jillian Hopp came back strong, winning the College of Engineering's Perseverance Award.

Ross Corotis

A chat with Ross Corotis — life beyond "retirement"

Dec. 4, 2023

Professor Emeritus Ross Corotis retired in February 2022, after five decades as a leading researcher, professor and college dean, with 28 of those years spent at CU Boulder’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering. We recently caught up with Professor Corotis to chat about his "retirement."

ASCE Frangopol Medal

Civil Engineering society establishes medal to honor Frangopol

Nov. 27, 2023

ASCE's Dan M. Frangopol Medal for Life-Cycle Engineering of Civil Structures pays tribute to the CU Boulder professor emeritus, recognizing Frangopol's impactful career in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.

Energy model for an existing nonprofit building.

CEAE group receives $8 million from DOE's Renew America Nonprofits program

Nov. 21, 2023

This 5-year-old project, led by Building Systems Professor Moncef Krarti, will provide technical assistance to nonprofits for energy-saving initiatives, with a strong emphasis on student involvement in renovating existing buildings.

Impact of a water drop on water.

Water Engineering & Management program lets professionals earn MS while working

Nov. 20, 2023

Our unique Water Engineering & Management program, tailored for professionals, offers a remote learning option with connections to senior water professionals nationwide, preparing them for leadership roles in the water industry.

Bob Davis teaching the capstone class.

CU Boulder’s lighting certificate illuminates career paths for professionals

Nov. 15, 2023

Offered by the architectural engineering lighting faculty and designed for working professionals, the Architectural Lighting Certificate is offered to non-degree students to help build competence, contribute more fully to their companies and further advance their careers.

Wil Srubar holds a concrete block.

Wil Srubar selected as 2023 Schmidt Science Polymath

Nov. 14, 2023

Wil Srubar, associate professor in Building Systems Engineering and the Materials Science and Engineering Program, was chosen from more than 58 applicants for his research trajectory to further redefine the boundaries of living architecture — both on Earth and beyond.

Bernard Amadei

Bernard Amadei inducted to ASEE Hall of Fame

Nov. 3, 2023

Distinguished Professor Bernard Amadei was inducted into the American Society for Engineering Education Hall of Fame. The prestigious designation recognizes outstanding individuals in engineering and engineering technology education whose contributions have left a significant impact.

Nick Clement and helper measure air quality at

How CPR measured air quality at the I-70 cover park in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood

Nov. 3, 2023

Colorado built a park over I-70 to contain air pollution. To provide some initial answers as to whether it's working, CPR News worked with Nick Clements, postdoctoral air quality researcher, to run a series of air monitors at the park.

Jail bars

Colorado prisons vulnerable to natural disasters but may be ill-prepared

Oct. 25, 2023

Seventy-five percent of incarceration facilities in the state are vulnerable to climate-related hazards, such as wildfires, extreme heat, floods or landslides, and many are ill-equipped to handle them, new research by Geotechnical Engineering Professor Shideh Dashti suggests.

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