Education /engineering/ en 麻豆免费版下载Engineering ranked No. 15 among public peers /engineering/cu-engineering-ranked-15-among-public-peers <span>麻豆免费版下载Engineering ranked No. 15 among public peers</span> <span><span>Emily Adams</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-23T07:54:14-06:00" title="Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 07:54">Tue, 09/23/2025 - 07:54</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/engineering/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/rankings%20thumb%202025.png?h=b0229af3&amp;itok=yX5213N6" width="1200" height="800" alt="Text reading &quot;#15 undergraduate engineering program among public universities&quot; overlayed on a photo of a student working on a quantum computer"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/413"> Education </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead" dir="ltr"><span>Aerospace, environmental and civil lead the way with top 10 specialty rankings.&nbsp;</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-left ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">Learn more</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="/engineering/academics" rel="nofollow"><span>Explore engineering degrees at 麻豆免费版下载Boulder</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/engineering/admissions" rel="nofollow"><span>Engineering admissions information</span></a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow"><span>Check out more </span><em><span>U.S. News</span></em><span> rankings</span></a></li></ul></div></div></div><p dir="ltr"><span>麻豆免费版下载Boulder鈥檚 College of Engineering and Applied Science is the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering" rel="nofollow"><span>No. 15 best undergraduate engineering program in the U.S. when compared to its public peers</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><em><span>U.S. News and World Report </span></em><span>announced today.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Our engineering program was ranked No. 28 overall when compared to 210 other public and private universities that also offer PhD programs. 麻豆免费版下载Engineering was tied with Ohio State University, the University of Minnesota and the University of Southern California.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥溌槎姑夥寻嫦略谽ngineering鈥檚 rise to No. 15 among public institutions is a testament to the extraordinary dedication of our faculty, staff, students and alumni,鈥 Dean Keith Molenaar said. 鈥淚t reflects our commitment to innovation and the transformative impact of engineering education and research. While we focus on our mission and not our rankings, it is good to be recognized in such high regard by our peers.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>In the engineering and computing specialty rankings, five 麻豆免费版下载Boulder engineering degrees were also ranked in the top 15 amongst publics:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="/aerospace" rel="nofollow"><span>Aerospace engineering sciences</span></a><span>: No. 6</span></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/even" rel="nofollow"><span>Environmental engineering</span></a><span>: No. 8</span></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/ceae" rel="nofollow"><span>Civil engineering</span></a><span>: No. 10</span></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/chbe" rel="nofollow"><span>Chemical engineering</span></a><span>: No. 11</span></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/cs" rel="nofollow"><span>Computer science</span></a><span>: No. 14&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span>The rankings were released on the&nbsp;U.S. News and World Report website on Sept. 23. Undergraduate rankings are based solely on the judgments of deans and senior faculty at peer institutions who participated in a peer assessment survey.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/undergraduate-engineering-programs-methodology" rel="nofollow"><span>Read more about the methodology.</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Our engineering program was ranked No. 28 overall when compared to 210 other public and private universities that also offer PhD programs. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:54:14 +0000 Emily Adams 8018 at /engineering 麻豆免费版下载Engineering builds on sustainability leadership with new MS in sustainable engineering /engineering/CU_Engineering_introduces_new_MS_sustainable_engineering <span>麻豆免费版下载Engineering builds on sustainability leadership with new MS in sustainable engineering</span> <span><span>Caroline Harrah</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-22T11:36:05-06:00" title="Monday, September 22, 2025 - 11:36">Mon, 09/22/2025 - 11:36</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/engineering/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/Untitled%20design%20%288%29.png?h=c673cd1c&amp;itok=nsJXmugN" width="1200" height="800" alt="Two men standing in a creeking and measuring water flow."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/413"> Education </a> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/2245"> Graduate Programs </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/2035" hreflang="en">Sustainability</a> </div> <a href="/engineering/caroline-harrah">Caroline Harrah</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>The 麻豆免费版下载鈥檚 College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science is building on its leadership in sustainability research and education with the launch of a new </span><a href="/engineering/sustainable-engineering-masters-program" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering</strong></span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Guided by the principle of sustainability 鈥渂y design,鈥 the program integrates a systems-level approach with advanced engineering in the context of ecological integrity, economic viability and human well-being, preparing graduates to tackle the world鈥檚 most urgent challenges with durable, real-world solutions.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>From extreme weather to systems strained by growing demand to aging infrastructure, communities worldwide face mounting challenges in engineering systems that are resilient, efficient and human-centered. 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Through curriculum innovation and applied coursework, students gain hands-on experience with the tools and methods needed to address pressing environmental and societal challenges.</span></li></ul></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 2"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The world needs engineers to help lead the transition to a sustainable future. 麻豆免费版下载Engineering is answering that call with the new Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering, preparing graduates to design resilient systems that balance ecological integrity, economic viability and human well-being.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/engineering/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-09/Untitled%20design%20%287%29.png?itok=aONndAVQ" width="1500" height="625" alt="Student wearing hard hat inspecting large pipe."> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:36:05 +0000 Caroline Harrah 8017 at /engineering Building community around electrochemistry and energy innovation /engineering/2025/09/13/building-community-around-electrochemistry-and-energy-innovation <span>Building community around electrochemistry and energy innovation</span> <span><span>Susan Glairon</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-13T09:26:41-06:00" title="Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 09:26">Sat, 09/13/2025 - 09:26</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/engineering/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/2025_09_FREW_plain_Thumbnail.jpg?h=d95abdc4&amp;itok=7exYE0Yu" width="1200" height="800" alt="Montage from the Front Range Electrochemistry workshop including showing a session classroom, the Flatirons and student attendees."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/413"> Education </a> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/60"> Research </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/2278" hreflang="en">Chemical Engineering</a> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/2277" hreflang="en">Climate</a> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/2255" hreflang="en">Energy</a> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/2256" hreflang="en">Materials Science Engineering</a> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/2035" hreflang="en">Sustainability</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Co-organized by Professor Mike Toney, the 2025 Front Range Electrochemistry Workshop (FREW) broadly addressed electrochemical science, with this year鈥檚 focus on batteries reflecting their growing importance to everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy infrastructure.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/chbe/building-community-around-electrochemistry-and-energy-innovation`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:26:41 +0000 Susan Glairon 8006 at /engineering Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering welcomes new faculty for fall 2025 /engineering/2025/08/11/electrical-computer-and-energy-engineering-welcomes-new-faculty-fall-2025 <span>Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering welcomes new faculty for fall 2025</span> <span><span>Charles Ferrer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-11T09:55:32-06:00" title="Monday, August 11, 2025 - 09:55">Mon, 08/11/2025 - 09:55</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/engineering/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-08/information%20systems%20networks.png?h=f748de95&amp;itok=3eArsSym" width="1200" height="800" alt="information system networks"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/413"> Education </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/2242" hreflang="en">Computer Engineering</a> <a href="/engineering/taxonomy/term/2263" hreflang="en">Electrical Engineering</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering Department at the 麻豆免费版下载 is welcoming four new faculty members. 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Morris</p> </span> </div> <h2>Former faculty member earns presidential medal</h2><p>Kristina M. Johnson, who served as a professor of electrical and computer engineering at 麻豆免费版下载Boulder from 1985 to 1999, was awarded the National Medal of Technology by President Joe Biden.</p><p>At a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., Johnson and eight others received the nation鈥檚 highest honor recognizing exemplary achievement and leadership in science and technology.</p><p>Johnson distinguished herself through groundbreaking research in optoelectronics, photonics and nanotechnology that led to 46 U.S. patents. Her innovations have contributed to advancements in the sustainable energy, manufacturing, quantum computing and medical fields.</p><p>Johnson was the president of Ohio State University from 2020 to 2023. 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If you are reading this in print or online, that community includes you. Whether you volunteer with our college or campus, contribute through Buffs All In or just follow the latest news on our websites or social media, we thank you for your support.</p><p>I am extremely proud of the College of Engineering and Applied Science鈥檚 accomplishments over the past year, and appreciate the opportunity to share them with you in this edition of our magazine.</p><p><strong>Education: </strong>We are so excited about the impact that our Engineering Connections residential community and Lattice Scholars Program are having on undergraduate student retention. Seeing these students excel in their educational journeys and continue on to successful careers is why we are here. 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During the event, parents had opportunities to attend workshops on college readiness and financial aid, which is critical for the transition from high school to college.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Keriann Jacobson, education and outreach coordinator at the ITLP, emphasized the importance of the collaborative approach taken between SHPE and the college.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e are proud to partner with SHPE in creating hands-on engineering experiences that spark a passion for STEM in the next generation of engineers,鈥 Jacobson said. 鈥淭his allowed us to engage not only with students, but also with their families, bringing parents into the conversation and making them active participants in their children鈥檚 STEM education.鈥</span></p><h3><span>Personal journeys in STEM</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>For Diaz de Leon, the journey leading up to her leadership of D铆a de Ciencias has been personal. As a first-generation college student, she participated in 麻豆免费版下载Boulder鈥檚&nbsp;</span><a href="/precollege/precollegiate-development-program" rel="nofollow"><span>Pre Collegiate Development Program</span></a><span>, which helped build the leadership skills she now used to inspire others, she said. After initially pursuing chemical engineering, her experience working in an environmental engineering lab and seeing tangible impacts on public health policy motivated her to switch majors.</span></p> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/engineering/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-05/cindiaarlySHPE2024.jpeg?itok=B2bBzEgl" width="750" height="583" alt="Cindia Denova Garduno and Arly Diaz De Leon 2024 SHPE Conference"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><em>Denova Garduno (left) and Diaz De Leon (right) attending the 2024 SHPE Conference in Anaheim, Calif.</em></p> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淏eing a part of SHPE has opened up so many opportunities for me as an underrepresented woman in engineering,鈥 Diaz de Leon said. 鈥淟eading this event has given me the courage to advocate for myself and others, both in school and as I look toward my future career.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Denova Garduno shares this commitment to representation and mentorship.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淗elping organize D铆a De Ciencia motivated me to continue pushing forward in my career by reminding me of one of the most important goals as a Latina in STEM,鈥 she explained, 鈥渨hich is to be an engineer who can help future Hispanic students believe that they, too, belong in STEM.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Denova Garduno recalled how she had a wonderful math teacher, Ms. Mejia, who noted how good she was in math in middle school. That left a very important mark to her which&nbsp; shaped her future as an engineer. From that moment, she was inspired to create opportunities for young students to explore engineering.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淭here is so much pride and joy in seeing the children participate in STEM activities,鈥 Denova Garduno said. 鈥淚t reinforces how powerful it is for young students to work together as a team to create something they can test and be proud of.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Diaz de Leon hopes to pass down the lessons she鈥檚 learned to the next generation of SHPE leaders and to the young students they serve.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淲e have overcome many hurdles just by being here,鈥 Diaz de Leon said.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淎nd we should never forget that we all started as eager young kids, curious about the world of STEM.鈥</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>麻豆免费版下载Boulder鈥檚 chapter of the&nbsp;Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers welcomed Hispanic middle and high school students from across the Denver metro area for the third annual D铆a de Ciencias this spring semester. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/engineering/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-05/diadeciencias2025.jpg?itok=4M7KuW6s" width="1500" height="700" alt="Dia de Ciencias SHPE 2025"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> <div>The&nbsp;Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers hosts middle &amp; 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