Schools of solitons form a swirling pattern

Schools of molecular ‘fish’ could one day improve display screens

Oct. 23, 2019

Scientists at CU Boulder are using a type of material called liquid crystals to create incredibly small, swirling schools of “fish,” according to a study published recently in the journal Nature Communications.

Professor Mike McGehee

Research group advances perovskite solar technology

Oct. 21, 2019

In a new research paper published in Nature Energy earlier this month, Professor Michael McGehee and his research team demonstrate how to dramatically improve the stability of tin-containing perovskite material used in stacked solar cells, allowing for up to 30% power conversion efficiency.

Greg Whiting in the lab with a student

Creating the internet of living things

Oct. 18, 2019

Researchers in the Multifunctional Materials Interdisciplinary Research Theme are trying to create the internet of living things.

Leading with impact

College News Fall 2019

Oct. 18, 2019

Johnson returns to her roots For the second installment of the Dean’s Speaker Series , Bobby Braun sat down for a chat with Kristina Johnson, chancellor of the largest university system in the nation (State University of New York) and a former Obama appointee in the U.S. Department of Energy...

A student showing work at the ATLAS Research Showcase

ATLAS Institute Research Showcase set for Friday

Oct. 16, 2019

Research and creative work exposition, laboratory and studio tours, demos, poster presentations, and discussion with faculty members and graduate students.

Morgan Hill Headshot

Alumni Volunteer Spotlight: Morgan Hill, MechEngr'13

Oct. 14, 2019

Morgan Hill (MechEngr’13) lives in Boulder, Colorado, and has volunteered her time at numerous Mechanical Engineering events since graduating. Morgan is also a member of the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Board for the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Being a GOLD board member has allowed Morgan to...

CU Boulder Aerospace Building Exterior

Research Week Panel: What Remote Sensing Can Tell us 鶹Ƶ Climate Change

Oct. 11, 2019

An open discussion in the new Aerospace Building with research leaders from across the university about the modern tools that are helping us understand and combat climate change. Panelists will discuss their work in the field through real world applications of the current technology and consider how the students on campus today address this issue in the future.

A student works with her faculty mentor in a robotics lab.

Google exploreCSR grant will increase research mentoring relationships in computing at CU Boulder

Oct. 9, 2019

The 鶹Ƶ is one of 24 institutions to receive Google’s exploreCSR grant, which supports universities that are trying to get more women involved in computing research careers by running research-focused workshops.

Penny at NAE.

Axelrad inducted into National Academy of Engineering

Oct. 8, 2019

The National Academy of Engineering has officially elected Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences professor Penina Axelrad as a new member. Election to the prestigious academy is among the highest professional distinctions bestowed upon an engineer. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice...

ACTIVE Faculty Development and Leadership 2019 Cohort

ACTIVE Fellows explore research, leadership and teaching in engineering

Oct. 4, 2019

Impact in the classroom. Diversity of minds and resources. Leadership training. Building community. These are some of the reasons that the 2019 ACTIVE participants gathered at CU Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science this week.

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