CU Boulder Engineering 🦬

🎉 CU Engineering rises to no. 15 best undergraduate engineering program in the U.S., when compared to public peers, according to @USNews . 🏆 Top 10 specialties leading the way: 🚀 Aerospace Engineering Sciences – #6 🌎 Environmental Engineering – #8 🌉 Civil Engineering – #10 Plus, Chemical Engineering (#11) and Computer Science (#14) also made the top 15! Dean Keith Molenaar said, "CU Engineering's rise... reflects our commitment to innovation and the transformative impact of engineering education and research." Read more at the link in bio 🔗 @CUBoulder #USNews #Top20 #Rankings #BestEngineeringCollege #AerospaceEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering #CivilEngineering #CUEngineering

➡️ Propaganda we’re not buying: Study tips edition💥 Brought to you by the CEAS Academic Success Team (go to our link in bio for study tips and resources). 🚫 cramming = peak productivity ✅ Space out your studying, forgetting a little and then recalling helps lock it in for the long run. 🚫 I can survive on sugar and caffeine. ✅ Quick spikes in energy lead to crashes. Steady, healthy fuel keeps your brain thinking clearly. 🚫 Asking for help means I’m not smart. ✅ Asking for help is actually a strength and it boosts learning. 🚫 I’ll just let ChatGPT do it. ✅ Real learning happens when you struggle productively. Use AI (according to class guidelines) to check your reasoning, not replace it. 🚫 Who needs sleep? ✅ You need sleep. Rest fuels focus, planning and motivation. 🚫 Remembering my whole schedule in my head is fine. ✅ Your brain can only hold so much at once. Use planners or apps to free up mental space for problem-solving. 🚫 Skipping class doesn’t matter. ✅ Every class gives you one more exposure to the material. More exposure = greater retention. 🖤💛 Finish the semester strong, #EngineeringBuffs. Academic Success is here to help! 👉 See the link in bio for resources and study support. #CUBoulder #GoBuffs #Propaganda #EngineeringLife #EngineeringMemes #CollegeLife

From sparks in the test cell to a full-scale static fire on the Colorado prairie. 🚀🔥 @CUBoulder ’s Project Big Dumb Rockets (BDR) just completed a successful test of the most powerful student-built liquid rocket engine in university history, the Ablative Mark 1. Built from the ground up by students, this milestone represents thousands of hours of design, machining, testing and teamwork. The team’s work earned national recognition earlier this year, bringing home a Rookie of the Year Award from the 2026 Liquid Propulsion Symposium in Southern California. From freshmen learning the ropes to award-winning leadership, this is what happens when students turn ambition into ignition. Read more at the link in bio. 🔗 #CUEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #LiquidPropulsionSymposium #RocketScience

From designing parachute systems to unexpectedly becoming an astronaut, @cuboulder alumna Laura Stiles proves that preparation, passion and perseverance can lead to extraordinary opportunities. 🚀🌎 After more than 12 years at Blue Origin, Laura Stiles (AeroEngr MS ’11, PhD ’13) took an unexpected journey aboard New Shepard 38 when she was asked just days before launch to fill an open crew seat. What followed was a surreal 10.5-minute trip to space, complete with liftoff G-forces, four minutes of weightlessness and breathtaking views of Earth. Now, after helping lead Blue Origin’s astronaut training program, she’s shifting to support the future of lunar exploration through NASA’s Artemis missions. 🌕✨ Read more at the link in bio. 🔗 #CUEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #SpaceExploration

Snow, freezing temperatures and a 300-pound concrete canoe? Just another competition weekend for @cuboulderasce . 🛶❄️ After traveling to South Dakota through challenging spring weather, @cuboulder engineering students competed in the ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition, an annual event where teams design custom concrete mixes and race canoes made from low‑density concrete. This year also marked the chapter’s first time competing in the Timber Strong category. From enduring tough race conditions to competing alongside leading engineering programs, the team demonstrated resilience, collaboration and exceptional technical skill throughout. Results: 🏅 2nd Place Men’s Slalom 🏅 4th Overall Concrete Canoe 🥉 Timber Strong 🥉 Sustainable Solutions 🥉 Surveying Read more at the link in bio. 🔗 #CUEngineering #ConcreateCanoe #CivilEngineering

Innovation in motion @CUBoulder . 🚗💥 Meet Stinkinator, a shoebox-sized, zinc-powered Chem-E-Car that just secured 2nd place in performance and 1st in poster presentation at regionals. 🏆 That win sends CU Boulder to the national American Institute of Chemical Engineers @chenected Chem-E-Car competition for the second year in a row. From battery chemistry to pressure-driven systems like Pushin’ P, these student teams are turning complex reactions into real-world engineering solutions, all built, tested and refined over a full year of teamwork. Next stop: nationals in Minneapolis this November. Read more at the link in bio. 🔗 #CUEngineering #ChemECar #ChemicalEngineering

Torque about a good time! Last month, innovative students presented their capstone projects at the annual Engineering Expo @cuengineering

We’re proud to celebrate Asaiah Gifford (ME ’26) as the Colorado Engineering Council Silver Medal Award recipient for Spring 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership, and academic excellence. Asaiah’s dedication reflects the very best of @CUBoulder . This summer, she’ll intern with United Launch Alliance in Alabama on the mechanical engineering strength analysis team. In the fall, she’ll return to pursue her master’s degree through the Bachelor’s‑Accelerated Master’s (BAM) Program. Congratulations, Asaiah! 🔗 See the link in bio to read her story. #CUEngineering #Classof2026 #EngineeringExcellence #ForeverBuffs

Class of 2026 🎓 We see you. We celebrate you. 🎉 As Commencement approaches, we’re proud to honor CU Engineering & Applied Science students whose influence reaches far beyond the classroom. Congratulations to the Academic Engagement, Community Impact, Cultural Impact, Global Engagement, Perseverance, and Research Awardees 👏 The college awards recognizes undergraduate Buffs who lead with purpose, curiosity, and care. Thank you for helping shape the future of engineering at @cuboulder 💛🖤🤝 #cuengineering #Classof2026 #foreverbuffs #skobuffs

This week, driven Component Design students drilled down and competed in endurance, maneuverability, and hill climb races. @cuengineering

✨ What a showcase. What a semester. 🎉 The Engineering Projects Expo 2026 spotlighted the creativity, teamwork, and problem‑solving power of @CUBoulder engineering students. From bold prototypes to thoughtful, real‑world solutions, students across disciplines showcased projects tackling sustainability, health, infrastructure, and emerging tech. Every poster, demo, and conversation reflected months of hard work, curiosity, and innovation, proof that engineering comes to life beyond the classroom. 👏 Huge shoutout to our students for an incredible expo, and thanks to the faculty mentors, judges, guests, and organizing team who made it all possible. 🔗 Check out the full Flickr album—link in bio #CUEngineering #EngineeringProjectsExpo #EXPO2026 #FutureEngineers #DesignBuildCreate #HandsOnLearning

Top 10 and rising 📈🎓 @CUBoulder is once again ranked among the top 10 public engineering graduate programs in the country, according to @usnews Best Graduate Schools list for 2026-27. In the specialty rankings, nearly all of CU Engineering’s graduate degree programs were ranked in the top 20 amongst their public peers, with aerospace engineering sciences at #5 and environmental engineering at #7. Read more at the link in bio. 🔗 #CUEngineering #USNews #Top20 #Rankings #BestEngineeringCollege