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Judges and public voted on Expo 2019 engineering projects they found to be most impressive. Six mechanical engineering teams received awards. Learn more about this year's Senior Design and Graduate Design projects and view our album of photos from the event.
Assistant Professor Nina Vance and her team examined emissions from cooking, cleaning, furniture and more. Using electronic monitoring equipment, they measured emissions inside a test kitchen at the Univeristy of Texas.
Four recent mechanical engineering graduates out of six in the College of Engineering and Applied Science were commissioned into the United States Navy. They will enter into active duty in various capacities to serve the nation.
Curtis Gile was selected as the Spring 2019 Department of Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Graduate for International Engagement. He spent two summers developing rainwater catchment systems in Rwanda with Engineers Without Borders. In May 2019, he will graduate with degrees in mechanical engineering and economics.
Brent Frieden was selected as the Spring 2019 College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstanding Graduate for Academic Achievement. Frieden holds the highest GPA in the college, competed on the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· cycling team and volunteered in Nicaragua.
Spencer Miller was selected as the Spring 2019 Department of Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Graduate for Service. He was involved in ASME and The BOLD Center, tutored underrepresented high school students, volunteered with Boulder Food Rescue and created a film about living outside your comfort zone.
Mechanical engineering BS/MS student and Boettcher Scholar Simon Hafner was selected as the Spring 2019 College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstanding Graduate for Research. The goal of his research was to increase the energy density and lifetime of batteries, so they can be replaced less often for a lower price.
Work in the field of quantum science continues on and off campus in companies founded by CU faculty and former students. Companies born out of the Department of Mechanical Engineering include FieldLine Inc. and LongPath Technologies.
PhD candidate Aaron Lamplugh is working with Lupita Montoya on ways to reduce VOC concentrations in nail salons using low-cost, absorbent materials like heat-treated coal or wood.
Once again, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· is participating as the University Track sponsor at Boulder Startup Week from May 13-17. There will be seven University Track sessions featuring ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· faculty, staff, and alumni. Attend these events and others to learn how to support our robust startup community in Boulder, Colorado.