Meet Our Graduate Students

Female students work at computer in embedded systems lab

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we're building a community of graduate students who hail from all corners of the globe to grow personally and professionally in our innovative ecosystem.

Learn how they became Engineering Buffs and how their research is changing the world for the better.

Sarah Schoonraad: Healing growth plate injuries through biomaterials

Family and career coexist for CU Boulder graduate students

+ Materials Scientists

Julia Hartig: Top-notch research, national lab connections define CU Boulder

Campus environment is competitive yet friendly with good work-life balance

+ Chemical & Biological Engineers

Kyle Reinholt: 'Backwoods-raised' metal drummer becomes scholar

Research on human-centered computing helps create tech for the blind

+ Computer Scientists

Jaylene Martinez: First-generation student joins SMART program

Strong mentor-student relationship advances research on filtration membranes

+ Mechanical Engineers

Carlos Pinedo: Mexican immigrant, Air Force test pilot becomes rocket scientist

Military experience spurs interest in studying bioastronautics among faculty astronauts

+ Aerospace Engineers

Jenny Ramirez: Earthquake research builds global understanding

Contagious positive energy and multicultural programs create well-rounded students

+ Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineers

Dak Dou: Energy studies shed light on Tibetan hometown

Himalayanan upbringing provides window into climate change, energy challenges

+ Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineers

Asais Camila Uzcategui: Undergrad experience spurs biomaterials focus

Inclusive campus offers interdisciplinary research plus resources for grad students

+ Materials Scientists