05/31/2026
Sometimes all it takes is one conversation to change the course of your future.
When outdoor enthusiast Corey Cox stopped by the CU Denver booth at Outside Days, he discovered a new path that combined his passion for outdoor gear with engineering. Today, he’s one of the early graduates of CU Denver’s Outdoor Gear track within the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program.
Through hands-on learning in the Outside Lab, Cox gained experience in product design, testing, data analysis, and industry collaboration — building the skills and confidence to pursue a career he once thought was out of reach.
His story is a powerful reminder that career-changing opportunities can start with a simple moment of curiosity.
Learn how CU Denver students are turning passion into profession through outdoor industry innovation: https://ucdengineeringnews.com/2026/05/31/the-outside-lab-cu-denver-is-building-colorados-next-generation-of-outdoor-innovators/