BioRhythm product

Capstone Design Q&A: Sorting waste has never been easier

March 6, 2020

In this Capstone Design Q&A, the BioRhythm capstone design team shares about a technology they designed to increase accuracy when sorting plastics into trash, recycling and compost at concerts, conferences and other large events.

energy monitoring system

Capstone Design Q&A: Energy use in dollars makes homeowners think twice

March 5, 2020

In this Capstone Design Q&A, capstone design students share about their residential energy monitoring system that reports accurate and actionable data to consumers. Their system is unique in that it shows electricity usage in dollars, so they understand the monetary benefits of saving energy.

expo

Two million square feet of networking, two days at an amusement park expo

Feb. 27, 2020

ME undergraduate Emily Page wants to design experiences in the themed entertainment and experience design industry. She attended the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida and shares her takeaways.

Julie Steinbrenner and Kat McConnell

ME educators recognized by college for supporting students beyond the classroom

Jan. 24, 2020

The College of Engineering and Applied Science awarded Katherine McConnell the Outstanding Staff Award and Julie Steinbrenner the Charles A. Hutchinson Memorial Teaching Award.

Student Experiential Education origin story photo of students networking

Student Experiential Education transforms professional development for mechanical engineers at SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder

Jan. 24, 2020

A generous donation began the official launch of Student Experiential Education, an effort designed to enhance connections between students and industry.

Aluminum Casting Lab

Industry input sparks new experiences for manufacturing students

Jan. 14, 2020

SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder’s manufacturing class now incorporates guest speakers, company tours, a manufacturing industry panel and a variety of active learning opportunities thanks to input from industry professionals.

ME Alumni Connect Day Mock Interviews

Connecting beyond the classroom at annual ME Alumni Connect Day

Nov. 13, 2019

Thanks to over 50 mechanical engineering alumni volunteers, students were able to engage with alumni over lunch and breakfast, on 12 class panels and during more than 90 mock interviews at ME Alumni Connect Day.

Robotics Networking Night

Robotics Networking Night sets the stage for future collaborative networking events

Oct. 31, 2019

Several engineering departments came together for a networking night featuring 17 industry volunteers with expertise in automated recycling, agricultural robotics, autonomous vehicles, next-generation linear actuators, spatial computing and more.

Baja

SMµ÷½ÌËù SAE Baja takes on new four-wheel drive challenge

Oct. 29, 2019

SMµ÷½ÌËù SAE Baja aims to leave a legacy for future SMµ÷½ÌËù Baja teams by designing a single-seat, off-road vehicle with four-wheel drive. They will compete in 2020 with teams from up to 110 universities and are requesting your support.

Danny Straub

Capstone design, from student to engineer

Oct. 28, 2019

Senior Design serves to transition 256 engineering students to entry-level engineers through their capstone projects. Get the inside scoop from Senior Design Program Assistant Gabe Rodriguez.

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