Colorado State University Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

08/19/2026

We got a sneak peek at the progress of the new ATLAS Facility out on the CSU Foothills Campus. It is truly amazing to see the progress made already. We cannot wait to see what's in store for the future of our research. 🐏🔬

08/14/2026

Did you know fire can create its own weather?
Meet Kyle Hilburn, a research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for research in the Atmosphere at Colorado State University. Hilburn explains that when a spark ignites, it produces heat that rises, allowing air to rush in and create a new wind pattern. If the atmosphere is unstable, then the upward motion of the heat can create a cloud which leads to downdraft, spreading the fires in unpredictable directions.

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08/12/2026

Choose CSU!!

As the school year approaches, we are so excited to have all of our students back in the place where they belong, and where the magic happens. Go Rams! 🐏

08/10/2026

Meet Chris Torres, one of our common first-year faculty members. He specializes in chemical engineering and is ready to dive into all things engineering with the first-year students! This fall, Dr. T will be teaching Engineering 111, Intro to Engineering, and in the spring, Engineering Grand Challenges. Join him this fall at the college's annual Soggy Sailors boat racing competition. He is looking forward to meeting you all this year!

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08/06/2026

CSU's Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere research matters on so many levels, but if you've ever been on a flight in Colorado, you know how important this is to travelers!

Millions of airline passengers could experience fewer jarring flights thanks to a new federal forecasting tool.

08/05/2026

September 3, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:30pm at CSU | FREE Employer Event

Join us for the 4th Annual Engineering Ram Connections, hosted by the CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, and the Career Center!

This event brings together current students and WSCOE alumni for meaningful conversations about careers, advice, and tips to jump-start the internship or job search. We’re inviting alumni who are interested in giving back by connecting with the next generation of engineers.

If you are interested please fill out the Engineering Ram Connections Form below!
https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4I9ZsosQvvPOC6a

Hope to see you there!

08/04/2026

Meet Bert Vermeulen, one of the Common First Year faculty members. Bert has been teaching at CSU for around 16 years, specializing in all things engineering. From electrical engineering in Antarctica, to personally designing his own folding bikes and traveling the world, Bert has done it all!

Learn more - https://www.engr.colostate.edu/current-students/academic-advising/

07/24/2026

Professor Chuck Henry, an affiliate of the School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, is working with a team of researchers to create water testing devices that come at a fraction of the cost of testing devices in the formal lab setting, focusing on the detection of heavy metals.

“Our devices can detect multiple contaminants, such as lead or mercury, at the same time and even at very low concentrations,” Henry said. “Having cheaper tests allows for more widespread and rapid surveillance ahead of potential health issues and puts easy-to-use tools directly into people’s hands.”

07/21/2026

CSU Bioengineering doctoral student and 3D printing expert Katie Weimer is developing a new approach to breast reconstruction. Weimer and her team are creating a custom 3D-printed scaffold made from biocompatible material that supports fat transferred from another part of the body. Over time, the cells become part of the breast tissue while the scaffold safely dissolves, helping maintain a natural shape.

“It’s regenerative, it lasts a lifetime, and it lets women who have gone through these traumatic procedures become themselves again,” said Weimer, who lost her own mother to breast cancer when she was 15. “This is an incredible, life-changing project.”

Read more: https://source.colostate.edu/genesistissue-csu-spur/

06/30/2026

Biomedical and mechanical engineering alumni, Eric Guttierez-Camacho, had plate surgery on his knees at a young age. Inspired by the medical interventions he saw, Eric developed a passion for orthopedics and creating medical devices to improve human health.

Since graduating in Spring 2025, Eric has started working at IMEG!