CU Engineering Magazine 2015

2015 Issue

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Life Hacks

How the BTU Lab at the ATLAS Institute is creating the next generation of innovators

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The Perfect Launch Pad

Four engineering students from CU-Boulder packed听their bags and headed to Nicaragua during the semester break. But it wasn鈥檛 for the weather. It was strictly business for the founders of SolVia Solar.

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Departments

Microwave Technology

Throughout her career, Zoya Popovic's Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave engineering research has been focused on communications and defense, with projects for organizations including NASA and the Navy, and companies like Boeing.

Bridging Course Work with Real-World Projects

For 50 civil engineering students, [one] bridge鈥檚 loss became an educational opportunity.

Subtle Heat

Infrared camera creates sharp focus from temperature changes

Low-Stress Materials

Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative can reduce the time you have to spend in the dentist鈥檚 chair.

Computer Science Surge

Computer science is booming in Boulder

Asteroids

The key to understanding our solar system

Profiles

Bridging the Global Resource Gap

For most Americans听visiting the doctor鈥檚 office, shopping at the supermarket or going to work is a matter of hopping in a car and driving there. But the amenities of modern infrastructure in the United States鈥攔oads, bridges and sidewalks鈥攁re often absent in rural communities around the globe, separating people from food, medicine and potable water.

Returning the Call

Diana Loucks听was about to serve a year-long stint听as chief of Space and Special Programs for Regional Command, South, in Afghanistan when she got a call. Would she be willing to get a doctorate and then become the first female academy professor in physics and nuclear engineering at West Point?

Ralphie Handlers

Stephanie Herriage (ArchEngr 鈥�14) from听 Palos Verdes, California, and James de la Garza (ArchEngr 鈥�15) from San Antonio, Texas, are Ralphie Handlers. Ralphie and her handlers kick off football, lacrosse and soccer games to the excited cheers of Buffs fans.