UCCS College of Engineering and Applied Science

We’re proud of our outstanding students! College of Engineering and Applied Science 2025-2026 student awards and end-of-year ceremonies, including Order of the Engineer. Read more here: https://news.uccs.edu/2026/06/24/college-of-engineering-and-applied-science-2025-2026-student-awards/

It’s happened! UCCS students’ microgravity experiment on fungi and its ability to dissolve metals successfully launched to the International Space Station!

UCCS students see fungi successfully launched into space – UCCS News UCCS students see fungi successfully launched into space June 8, 2026 University Communications With a project over a year in the making, UCCS students and one Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) student were able to see their efforts realized when their microgravity experiment on fungi and its ability....

We're in the news! UCCS and PPSC students are sending their NASA-level experiment to the International Space Station. Possible through NASA, SpaceX, the International Space Station (ISS), and the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program. The team is waiting through two last-minute delays this week, hoping for a launch Friday. https://www.fox21news.com/we-are-southern-colorado/local-students-innovative-space-recycling-project-awaits-launch-at-kennedy-space-center/

🎥 Cybersecurity at UCCS is in the news! Dr. Shouhuai Xu and students discuss the cyber range education and opportunities. Check out the video:

Video: Cyber Range project strengthens cybersecurity education, workforce development Through the Cyber Range creation project, supported by a CU Next Award from the CU system, UCCS and CU Denver are helping prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. See video to learn how students and faculty are using the Cyber

☀️🛶To get you in the mood for summer fun, enjoy this photo of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) club's cardboard boat races!

🌎 Be a part of something bigger! This UCCS Giving Day, your gift supports UCCS students and transforms lives.

Our college has two visionary projects for student success: the Engineering and Cybersecurity Capital Fund and Innovationships. Give now: https://giveto.uccs.edu/carry-the-light/?a=12024290