CU Boulder Engineering

08/26/2026

CU Boulder is at the forefront of quantum innovation.

A scientific quest to build more accurate clocks, faster computers and new sensors to detect the faintest signs of disease and disaster is getting a $37.5 million financial boost.

The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, is investing in the next phase of CU Boulder and its partners’ work to advance quantum science research and engineering.

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08/25/2026

How unpredictable is war? More than you might think.

New research from the University of Colorado Boulder is helping quantify the risks of conflict escalation. A study led by computer science professor Aaron Clauset found that escalation is remarkably common in armed conflicts, with even limited wars carrying a persistent risk of becoming significantly more severe over time.

The findings reveal how conflicts can rapidly intensify as alliances shift and negotiations break down, offering new insights that could help policymakers better understand and reduce the risks of escalation.

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By analyzing decades of war death statistics, researchers found large civil wars tend to cool off over time, but wars between nations show a persistent risk of

08/25/2026

How can we make biology more predictable, and AI more useful for scientific discovery?

University of Colorado Boulder Professor Chris Myers is partnering with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Schmidt Sciences, to advance synthetic biology engineering through better data standards, automation and machine learning.

The goal is to give researchers more reliable ways to design, measure and predict how biological systems will behave. As Myers puts it, “The more we can bring that same predictability to biology, the more powerful the field becomes.”

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Professor Chris Myers is partnering with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, with support provided by the National Science Foundation and

08/24/2026

University of Colorado Boulder built technology is reaching new heights in space research. 🚀🔬🌎

Researchers at BioServe Space Technologies have developed NEMO, a new automated microscope and incubator that allows scientists to continuously image and study multiple biological samples in microgravity, with much of the work controlled remotely from Earth.

Built with contributions from CU Boulder staff and students, NEMO represents another exciting advancement in space-based research and Colorado aerospace innovation.

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Orbiting astronauts have access to a new research tool designed and built in Colorado. University of Colorado Boulder researchers have launched a new

08/24/2026

Join University of Colorado Boulder in Denver for the Sesquicentennial Faculty Scholars Event as we celebrate the university’s 150th anniversary and spotlight faculty whose research and creative work are making an impact in Colorado and beyond.

On Thursday, August 27, at History Colorado, hear engaging, story-driven presentations from faculty scholars whose work spans aerospace, public policy, culture, sustainability, climate, technology and more.

📅 August 27 | 5:30–8 p.m.
📍 History Colorado, Denver
🎟️ Free to attend

Connect with CU Boulder faculty, alumni, regional leaders and community partners.

In celebration of CU Boulder’s 150th anniversary,  the Sesquicentennial Faculty Scholars recognition program spotlights some of the university’s most inspiring voices—faculty members whose research and creative work transform lives and serve the public good. This prestigious program elevates ...

08/20/2026

08/06/2026

What does it take to get published in a top-tier scientific journal?

A new study led by University of Colorado Boulder computer science professor Aaron Clauset, with contributions from professor Daniel Larremore and Sam Zhang (PhD AppMath '24), analyzed more than 110,000 manuscript submissions to examine the factors that shape publication success in elite scientific journals.

Published in Science Advances, the research found that institutional prestige, geographic location and other characteristics can significantly influence publication outcomes, offering one of the most comprehensive looks yet at the editorial and peer review processes behind high-impact scientific publishing.

By making their dataset publicly available, the researchers hope to advance transparency, support future research and inform ongoing conversations about equity in the scientific publishing process.

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An analysis of 110,000 submissions to elite general science journals shows that researchers from prestigious universities are more than three times more likely

08/04/2026

How can engineering research improve people's lives?

Olivia Felton, a fourth-year mechanical engineering PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder, is focusing her research on improving mobility and quality of life for individuals living with movement challenges. Driven by a passion for movement and human performance, Felton is developing innovative solutions that help people move more comfortably, confidently and independently.

Her passion for movement led her to engineering research, and she's helping shape the future of mobility through innovation.

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At CU Boulder, graduate student Olivia Felton is helping advance research aimed at improving mobility and quality of life for individuals living with movement challenges. Watch to learn how Felton’s passion for movement led her to engineering research – and how she's helping shape the future of

07/31/2026

Expanding global opportunities in aerospace engineering. 🌍 ✈️ 🌌

The University of Colorado Boulder and ISAE Supaero, one of France's leading aerospace engineering institutions, signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in aerospace research, faculty engagement and student exchanges.

Building on an already active relationship, this partnership will create new study abroad pathways for students and foster innovation by connecting researchers, faculty and future aerospace leaders across the United States and France.

We look forward to the impactful research collaborations, global learning opportunities and strengthened international connections this partnership will inspire.

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Aerospace at the University of Colorado Boulder is expanding its ties with France. CU Boulder leadership met July 15, 2026 with a visiting delegation from

07/31/2026

Advancing discovery. Transforming lives. Expanding what's possible. 💛🖤

Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, friends and partners, the University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science celebrated a record-breaking fiscal year in 2026, receiving more than $60 million in gifts to support student success, faculty excellence and inclusivity initiatives. This surpasses the college's previous fundraising record of $47 million.

We're also proud to celebrate a milestone year in alumni engagement, with nearly 9,000 engineering and applied science alumni connecting through events, volunteering and other meaningful opportunities to give back.

To every donor, alumnus and supporter: thank you for investing in the future of engineering, advancing transformative research, and helping create life-changing opportunities for our students. 🤝 SkoBuffs!

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