See the latest happenings in research, programming and education at Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering. Learn how students, alumni, faculty, and staff are redefining what it means to be a mechanical engineer. 

LongPath

LongPath, a startup spun out of Rieker's lab, gains more funding

Aug. 15, 2023

LongPath announced today that ConocoPhillips has invested $7.0 million to complete the company's Series A equity financing round. The investment brings the total Series A raised to $29.5 million.

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CU Boulder students get high schoolers excited about STEM fields through outreach event

Aug. 10, 2023

By engaging with high schoolers through hands-on learning and real-world problem solving, graduate students in mechanical engineering are aspiring to get younger generations excited about STEM fields.

Blacklock

Jenifer Blacklock, Director of Western Colorado University-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program

Aug. 1, 2023

Since January 2021, Jeni has been the Director of the Western Colorado University-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program in Gunnison, CO where CU Boulder degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science are offered to undergraduate students.

Paul Lichty

CU Boulder engineering grad builds world-leading materials science company

Aug. 1, 2023

Paul Lichty’s journey from PhD student to running one of the world’s top atomic layer deposition (ALD) companies was shaped by his time at CU Boulder.

Point Design

Revolutionary Company Point Designs Offers Innovative 3D-Printed Finger Prosthetics

July 31, 2023

Point Designs, a revolutionary company, is using cutting-edge technology to help the healthcare industry by providing finger prosthetics.

Smart tattoos

Researchers are developing injectable ‘smart tattoos’ that could someday monitor your health

July 31, 2023

Researchers believe the next generation of tattoos will be about more than just markings – by helping keep tabs on our health.

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3D display could soon bring touch to the digital world

July 31, 2023

A team of engineers from CU Boulder have created a one-of-a-kind, shape-shifting display made from a 10-by-10 grid of soft robotic “muscles.”

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Teamwork leads CU Boulder Racing Team to victory at Formula SAE

July 24, 2023

The CU Boulder Racing Team recently competed in the Formula SAE student design competition, rising above 101 other university teams from across the world to come in 20th overall.

Robotics

CU Boulder to offer new degree programs in robotics

July 17, 2023

The University of Colorado Boulder will offer a master’s and doctorate program in robotics starting in the fall to meet the growing demand of students and the industry.

Vera Sebulsky

Mechanical's Vera Sebulsky wins Graduate Administrator Award

July 17, 2023

The Outstanding Graduate Administrator Award recognizes an adminsitrator who demonstrates unwavering dedication to graduate students and exceptional skills in graduate administration.

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