Alumni Newsletter - Spring 2019 Alumni Newsletter
Research News
New Professor’s Research Could Shape Water Use in West
Julie Korak’s research interests are broadly focused on water treatment engineering, spanning municipal drinking water, water reuse and industrial water treatment.
Join the proposed Center for Building Energy Smart Technologies in Boulder, New York
The University of Colorado Boulder, City College of New York, Arizona State University and New York University are entering the planning stages for a new National Science Foundation industry-focused Center for Building Energy Smart Technologies or BEST. Formed under the National Science Foundation’s...
Retrofit research at CU shaping policy on earthquakes, non-ductile buildings
Abbie Liel's work uses simulation to quantify how valuable retrofitting buildings would be for building owners and communities and how much work is actually needed to prevent some of the worst-case scenarios.
Interview with PhD Student Mickey Rush: Hydrology Research in Patagonia
A PhDÌýstudent at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ discusses his inspiring work in the Aysén region of Chilean Patagonia that took place between March and November 2018. Mickey Rush is currently pursuing his PhDÌýin the Hydrology, Water ResourcesÌýand Environmental Fluid Mechanics group of the Department of Civil, Environm...
Faculty & Student News
Architectural Engineering Design Course Makes an Impact on Local Community
Associate Professor Wangda Zuo teaches the Sustainable Building Design course (AREN 4890/5890), which recentlyÌýpartnered with Boulder Housing Partners for aÌýreal-world project. BHP recently raised $13 millioinÌýto develop Phase II of the Red Oak Park Community in Boulder, which willÌýprovide 41 addit...
CU Engineering professor helps lead White House climate report
A major climate change report released Friday by over a dozen U.S. federal agencies outlines the potential for significant economic and environmental damages in the coming years. The report included a chapter on the potential for impacts on roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
7th Honorary Doctorate Recognizes Amadei’s Environmental Leadership
Distinguished Professor Bernard Amadei is now a doctor eight times over. Amadei has been awarded the seventh honorary doctorate degree of his career, from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry at State University of New York. SUNY said the award honors his environmental leadership throug...
Javernick-Will Contributes to Report on Career Benefits of an Engineering Degree
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE)Ìýpublished a report on the educational and career pathways of engineers in the United States. Associate Professor Amy Javernick-WillÌýis a committee member of the NAE panel on the engineering education to workforce continuum and contributed to this report. The...
Professor Corotis honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers
CEAE Professor Ross Corotis was announced as a 2019 OPAL Leadership Award Winner by the American Society of Civil Engineers.This award highlights the lifetime achievements of civil engineers. Corotis won this year's education category for “demonstrated excellence in furthering civil engineering educ...