Wyatt Shields

Wyatt Shields wins Packard Fellowship for microscale robotics

Oct. 27, 2022

In a banner year that has included receiving five distinguished research awards, the Chemical and Biological Engineering professor has now been awarded one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious awards for young investigators: a Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering.

Dan Larremore

Daniel Larremore among Popular Science’s ‘brilliant 10’

Oct. 21, 2022

Department of Computer Science Professor Daniel Larremore has been recognized by Popular Science in its annual “brilliant 10” publication, listing top up-and-coming minds in science.

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Architectural engineering receives zero-energy design designation

Oct. 6, 2022

Among just 17 programs nationwide, Ƶ Boulder's architectural engineering program received this Department of Energy designation as an acknowledgement of its focus on zero-energy design, which means a building produces as much energy as it consumes.

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How tiny seeds might reduce our huge dependence on fossil fuels

Sept. 23, 2022

The Fox Group, led by Jerome Fox, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, was awarded $1.1 million of a five-year, $12.8 million U.S. Department of Energy grant that involves seven universities and institutions and paves the way for broader use of non-food oilseed crops in the chemical industry.

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Studying the Marshall Fire recovery to help communities rebuild

Sept. 23, 2022

Ƶ Boulder has received a major grant to research recovery from the Marshall Fire to help communities rebuild from future disasters.

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Ƶ Boulder receives $1M grant to fund minority doctoral students in STEM

Sept. 1, 2022

A new fellowship will provide tuition support, a stipend for two years and a unique support system for 12 students to advance their doctoral studies and research. Help spread the word!

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Researchers develop highly accurate sensor for E. coli risk detection

Aug. 16, 2022

Researchers at Ƶ Boulder have developed and validated a new sensor for E. coli risk detection that features an impressive 83% accuracy rate when detecting contamination in surface waters.

Cliff and Carol Pearson

Giving back, giving forward

Aug. 3, 2022

Alumni Cliff and Carol Pearson are investing in the next generation of Forever Buffs by funding scholarships for engineering and history students at Ƶ. Read their story and hear about their impact from two engineering scholarship recipients.

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Exploring trust between humans, robots with augmented reality Minesweeper

Aug. 1, 2022

Doctoral students Aaquib Tabrez and Matthew Luebbers, along with their advisor Bradley Hayes, used augmented reality Minesweeper to gain insight into a robot’s decision-making process. They were awarded runner-up for best student paper at an international conference.

Gilberto Briscoe-Martinez

Helping robots recover from failure: NASA graduate fellowship winner Gilberto Briscoe-Martinez

July 5, 2022

Gilberto Briscoe-Martinez wants robots to be able to learn from their mistakes and continue persevering to finish a task as best they can. A recent award to him will provide four years of research funding and NASA collaboration.

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