Robert A. Heinlein was a science fiction author who wrote a lot about engineering. In The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, he wrote, "Anything which is physically possible can always be made financially ...

Consider these hypothetical scenarios for the year 2033: “Blackout Friday” flashes across cell phone screens as a reminder that all discretionary energy use is to be suspended one day a week. This ...

For Faculty Lecturer Alyssa McCluskey, the capstone project at the University of Colorado’s Engineering Management Program (EMP) boils down to two things: agency and opportunity. Agency, because ...

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Lectures and readings focus on bridges, railroads, power plants, steamboats, telegraph, highways, automobiles, aircraft, computers, and the microchip. Historical analysis provides a basis for studying ...

In the College of Engineering, senior capstone projects are showcased every spring at Innovation Day. Many of our senior capstone courses encourage students to develop projects in coordination with ...

Max Fordham is pleased to announce a special exhibition celebrating the life and work of its founder, Max. Max Fordham (1933 - 2022) was a visionary engineer and pioneer of low-energy, sustainable ...

The purpose of this course is to provide you an introduction to engineering through a series of projects done in interdisciplinary teams. You will learn in a hands-on way valuable engineering skills ...