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Dear Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEngineering alumni and friends,

The upside to facing a challenging year as an organization is learning what can be accomplished when you hold firm to your mission and values. Over the past year, the College of Engineering and Applied Science has continued to make strides in student retention and belonging, as well as in our research and innovation endeavors. I can’t wait to share them with you in this edition of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEngineering magazine.

Many of the strides we’ve made wouldn’t be possible without the support of our alumni community. I appreciate each and every one of you who engaged with the college this year, whether it was through volunteering your time, attending an event or providing financial support. If receiving this magazine is your annual touchpoint with us, I hope you see something in this edition that inspires you to renew or take the next step in your engagement.

Inclusion: Thanks to a very generous gift from the Campos Foundation, the BOLD Center – now the Campos Student Center – is even better positioned to build community and provide opportunities for students from all backgrounds.

Education: We launched a new master’s degree in sustainable engineering to meet worldwide demand for engineers who can lead the transition to resilient energy and water systems, sustainable infrastructure and climate solutions. The degree is a joint venture with the Leeds School of Business and the College of Arts & Sciences — one we hope will build momentum for the joint undergraduate degree we’re developing. Read one alumna’s story of how business education contributed to her engineering career success.

Research and Innovation: Our research continues to have a major impact on Colorado and the nation. Learn about our efforts in sustainable battery technology, flood prediction and more throughout this edition. Our research expenditures have remained strong, and our faculty and students continue to commercialize their innovations for even greater impact. Read now about one of those commercialization success stories.

We also got a chance to showcase our research strengths this spring when we hosted a National Academy of Engineering Regional Meeting and Symposium, which focused on the exciting convergence of quantum technologies and space applications. We welcomed attendees from across academia and industry, and it was fantastic to watch our leaders step into a national spotlight.

All of our hard work this year is reflected in our national rankings. In the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate School rankings, we were recognized as a top 10 public engineering college, and nearly all of our graduate degrees were ranked in the top 20. I hope that makes you even more proud to be a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEngineering alum. Thank you for being a valued member of our community – ‘sko Buffs!

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Keith Molenaar
Dean