CU Boulder Engineering

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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07/30/2026

🔋 Congratulations to University of Colorado Boulder Professor Chunmei Ban on receiving a prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award!

Prof. Ban will collaborate with partners in Singapore, the United Kingdom and Germany to advance next-generation battery research, exploring safer, more sustainable energy storage technologies and alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.

This recognition highlights the power of global partnerships to drive innovation, expand research collaborations and help build a more sustainable energy future.

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Chunmei Ban has received a Fulbright Global Scholar award to explore the future of energy storage through next-generation battery technologies. The award will

07/23/2026

Congratulations to University of Colorado Boulder's Smead Aerospace PhD students Kristen Amarell, Nicole Rote and Amrita Singh on receiving the prestigious 2026 Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship.

Awarded to just 30 women worldwide pursuing doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences, the fellowship recognizes exceptional research, academic achievement and leadership while helping advance the future of aerospace and STEM.

We are proud to see these outstanding researchers recognized for their contributions to the field and their potential to drive future innovation.

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07/23/2026

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have advanced to the design phase of ASPEN-Net, an National Science Foundation (NSF) funded initiative to develop scalable quantum networking technologies capable of transmitting quantum information across long distances at unprecedented rates. The project aims to advance the future of quantum computing, communications and sensing.

The effort is co-led by Juliet Gopinath, professor of electrical engineering, Krister Shalm, NIST quantum physicist and CU Boulder Quantum Engineering Initiative adjoint faculty member, and Dileep Reddy, senior research associate in physics. Together, they are helping make scalable quantum networks a reality.

As host of ASPEN-Net's primary user facility, CU Boulder is helping lay the groundwork for a future national-scale quantum network while creating new opportunities for students, researchers and collaborators across academia, government and industry.

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Researchers have advanced to the design phase to build a scalable quantum network capable of transmitting quantum information across long distances at

07/21/2026

New leadership for the nation's second-largest undergraduate aerospace engineering program.

John Evans has been named chair of the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, succeeding Hanspeter Schaub, who is stepping down after four years of leadership.

A 13-year member of the faculty and former associate chair for undergraduate education, Prof. Evans led the development and implementation of a redesigned undergraduate curriculum aligned with the evolving needs of the aerospace industry.

He steps into the role as Smead Aerospace continues to grow its research strength in areas including human spaceflight, astrodynamics, quantum sensing and hypersonics.

We thank Prof. Schaub for his leadership and look forward to the department's continued growth in aerospace education, research and innovation under Prof. Evans' guidance.

More on the leadership transition: https://cuboulder.engineering/4w9P4mu

New leadership in Smead AerospacePublished:7/1/2026 7/1/2026 • By Jeff ZehnderJohn Evans is the new chair of the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. A 13-year veteran of the department, Evans was elected by the Smead Aerospace facu...

07/17/2026

By studying how nature builds with dirt, CU Boulder researchers found a way to turn excavated soil into stronger and 3D printable building materials.