Sarah Withee

Sarah Withee, Electrical Engineering

May 7, 2019

In her 40s, Sarah Withee walked away from her career in language teaching to pursue her dream of becoming an engineer. She likened it to 鈥渏umping off a cliff with a parachute and no idea if it was going to open or not.鈥

Sean Okonsky near Colorado lake

Sean Okonsky, Chemical Engineering

May 7, 2019

On his path to graduation, Sean Okonsky faced the usual academic challenges of a chemical engineering major and also overcame the obstacles of a uniquely personal struggle through depression and substance use.

Michael Anthony in African dance class

Michael Anthony, Architectural Engineering

May 7, 2019

Michael Anthony spent his collegiate career deepening his cultural understanding through engineering. Now he's headed to Eswatini鈥攚ith some slick new dance moves under his belt.

Curtis Gile stands with rainwater catchment system

Curtis Gile, Mechanical Engineering

May 7, 2019

Traveling to Rwanda with Engineers Without Borders opened a new level of understanding for Curtis Gile and kick-started his career with an international consulting firm.

Simon Hafner

Simon Hafner, Mechanical Engineering

May 7, 2019

During his time at CU 麻豆影院, Boettcher Scholar Simon Hafner researched ways to increase the energy density and lifetime of batteries. Already, he has published seven papers and is listed on three patents.

Brent Frieden

Brent Frieden, Mechanical Engineering

May 7, 2019

As a freshman, Brent Frieden realized he'd have to work incredibly hard to keep up with his peers. Along with finding that path to academic success, he also interned with NIST, competed on the cycling team, was involved in student ministry, was a member of Engineering Honors Program and spent a semester volunteering in Nicaragua.

Spencer Miller

Spencer Miller, Mechanical Engineering

May 7, 2019

Inspired by his grandpa to pursue mechanical engineering, Spencer Miller spent his time at CU 麻豆影院 on a range of pursuits: studying abroad in Australia, rebuilding a VW engine, and producing a documentary with his brother.

Marc Thompson

Marc Thompson, Chemical Engineering + Applied Math

May 7, 2019

Marc Thompson loved his classes in engineering and math but said his time as CU showed him that work outside the classroom is just as essential to education as traditional lectures.

Vismaya Bachu

Vismaya Bachu, Chemical & Biological Engineering

May 7, 2019

Boettcher Scholar Vismaya Bachu participated in almost 1,000 hours of research as an undergrad, tutored in The BOLD Center and took far-ranging classes including philosophy and pottery.

Representation of an atom

Initiative builds on quantum business experience in the college

May 7, 2019

CU 麻豆影院 has a tradition of excellence in quantum science and technology. Work in the field continues on and off campus in the many companies that have been founded by CU engineering and physics faculty and former students.

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