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Illuminating Engineering Society: Student Chapter

The CU IES Chapter is a community committed to inspiring those interested in lighting by providing tools for career success and building a shared knowledge base, while promoting engagement with industry professionals and each other.

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Activities

The CU IES Chapter holds a series of activities and events through the academic year.Ìý Regular bi-monthly meetings bring students together to learn and have a good time together. Guest speakers from various areas of industry often join our meetings. Students also travel to Denver to join the regional Rocky Mountain IES Section or attend local conferences or events like the Brilliance Awards. The chapter organizes tours to lighting product manufacturing companies and rep agencies.ÌýThrough the chapter students have opportunities to travel to national conferences such as Lightfair and Enlighten Americas.

In addition, the IES Student Chapter puts together a career fair to serve lighting and electrical students. Through this event, companies and students come together in an intimate but productive setting. IES Officers organize workshops to assist student members with resume and portfolio preparation.

IES Student Chapter Officers

Diana Rasul

I'm Diana Rasul, a fifth year Architectural Engineering student from Boulder. I am so excited to join IES this year! I chose to study lighting because the lighting industry is massive and there are so many different jobs you can do within lighting. Outside of school I enjoy hanging outside, board games, and drawing.Ìý

Owen Borusiewicz

Hello! I am Owen Borusiewicz. I am a senior in the Architectural EngineeringÌýprogram. I am originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but now live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. I am so excited to be studying lighting design. It is the perfect crossoverÌýbetween critical thinking and creativity. In particular, I am drawn to the way light can create an environmentÌýand impact its users. Outside of lighting I enjoy skateboarding, playing hockey, and playing bass.

Jackson Brogan

Hi! I’m Jackson Brogan, and I’m a junior studying Architectural Engineering. I’m originally from Kansas City (the Kansas side!), and I am very passionate about the lighting industry as a whole. It is so unique and powerful to be a part of a field that is relevant to every person’s daily life. The wide variety of opportunities within the industry, including lighting design, engineering, controls, manufacturing, sales, and more provides a fantastic opportunity for a career full of variety, and I’m excited to be a part of it! Outside of lighting, I love music, running (but the feeling once you’re done running mostly), traveling, eating, and hanging out with friends and family. I’m very excited to be an officer for CU IES this year!

Paola Kwan

Hi! I’m Paola, a junior in Architectural Engineering. I love how important lighting is to our experience in a space, and how it allows me to combine creativity and calculation. I love seeing live music, going on road trips, and spending time outdoors.

IES Retreat

IES Student Chapter Retreat

The CU IES Student Chapter is a tradition that dates back many years. Once a semester, we spend a weekend in the mountains to learn, hike, recharge, and commune with each other. We invite renowned industry lighting professionals to share their knowledge and wisdom in a relaxed setting.

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Notable Industry Guest Speakers:

Walter Beamer

Jeff Bentley

Teal Brogden

Bob Davis

DavidDiLaura

Larry French

Mark Harris

Karl Hass

Bob Hawkins

Chip Israel

Brian Klammer

Tody Lewis

Brent Protzman

Dane Sanders