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New 'gym-on-a-chip' for worms may lead to new Parkinson’s treatments

Feb. 28, 2023

A team of biologists and engineers at CU Boulder recently led an exercise class for tiny worms—and their findings could one day help doctors treat humans with Parkinson’s disease and similar illnesses.

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Engineering Projects Expo 2023

Feb. 24, 2023

Everything CU Boulder engineering students learn culminates in capstone design projects, presented at the annual Engineering Projects Expo. This year's event will feature projects from mechanical engineering; computer science; electrical, computer and energy engineering; biomedical engineering, and creative technology & design.

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2023 Colorado WASH Symposium

Feb. 24, 2023

The intent of the Colorado WASH Symposium is to provide a platform for sharing and expanding collective knowledge in the field of water, sanitation, and hygiene in both domestic and international contexts. The symposium brings together leaders and WASH practitioners in social enterprises, the private sector, NGOs, academia, and development agencies.

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ATLAS Expo 2023 set for May

Feb. 15, 2023

The 2023 ATLAS Expo – 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 4 on campus – features works by our student communities in creative technology, computing and design. The event showcases projects across a range of areas, including AR/VR, games, e-textiles, electronics, and interactive and immersive experiences. Expo will also feature final thesis and capstone projects by graduating students from the Creative Technology & Design academic programs.

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Women in Engineering Panel and Networking Event

Feb. 13, 2023

Celebrate International Women's Day with alumni, students, faculty, and prospective students as we come together to discuss ways to support each other, make meaningful connections, and hear from a panel of outstanding CU Engineering alumnae leaders who have excelled through different stages in their careers.

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PhD student publishes paper that will help improve studies of intestinal tissue

Feb. 8, 2023

Chemical and Biological Engineering PhD student Max Yavitt is the lead author on a new paper in Science Advances that focuses on human intestinal tissue research.

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Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final Competition set for Feb. 2

Jan. 25, 2023

The Graduate School hosts its sixth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final Competition on Thursday, Feb. 2, in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom, from 4-6:30 p.m.

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New grasshopper-like material can leap 200 times its own thickness

Jan. 19, 2023

Engineers at CU Boulder have designed a new, rubber-like film that can leap high into the air like a grasshopper—all on its own and without needing outside intervention.

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'Smart' walking stick could help visually impaired with groceries

Jan. 19, 2023

Engineers at CU Boulder are tapping into advances in artificial intelligence to develop a new kind of walking stick for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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Top 10 Highlights of 2022

Dec. 5, 2022

Looking back, 2022 has proven to be a year of success and resilience for our college and community. Here is a look back at the top stories from the year as we head into winter break and 2023.

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