Rachel Sharpe conducts maintenance on one of the 3D printers.

Labs use 3D printers to create face shield parts for health care workers

Rachel Sharpe, Senior with a Mechanical Emphasis and Engineering Management concentration teamed up with the ITLP and other engineers at CU to help create personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis.

Rachel

Student Spotlight: Rachel

When Rachel heard Engineering Plus took a more project-based approach, she knew she wanted to be a part of the program. Her she can be a part of the start-up community, study Mechanical Engineering and develop skills in other areas like classroom interactions, finance and accounting, marketing and more.

Beatriz

Student Spotlight: Beatriz

Beatriz used the program to create a path that would fit her graduation timeline without having to spare a full summer and pay a high program fee. She used the summer to intern for Adidas instead.

Glenda

Student Spotlight: Glenda

Glenda has an Aerospace Emphasis + Engineering Management Concentration. Through her many experiences, such as at the Colorado Space Grant Consortium and as an intern at Ball Aerospace, Glenda learned the value of collaboration and real-world experience.