UCD Civil Engineering and Construction

For 17 years, Dr. Kevin Rens has helped grow our Civil Engineering and Construction programs into one of Colorado’s most industry‑connected pathways. His leadership, mentorship, and commitment to students have made a lasting impact.
We’re excited to share his story!

CU Denver College of Engineering

Meet Kevin L. Rens, the leader who helped build one of Colorado’s most industry-connected civil engineering and construction programs After 17 years as department chair, Kevin Rens leaves a legacy of opportunity, innovation and student success at CU Denver.  When Kevin Rens, PhD, PE, became chair of CU Denver’s Civil E…

Academic excellence starts with the educators who inspire and prepare the next generation of engineers. We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our faculty this semester:

Aditi Misra – CEDC Early Career Award for Excellence in Research
Kevin Rens – CEDC Outstanding Faculty in Leadership & Service (TT)
Susan Stirrup – CEDC Outstanding Faculty in Leadership & Service (IRC)

We also extend special recognition to Aditi Misra, who was selected as one of five inaugural Tullis Faculty Fellows. This honor recognizes faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, meaningful service, and a trajectory toward national leadership.

Through her work in econometric modeling, machine learning, and mixed-methods research, Dr. Misra is addressing real-world challenges in safety, equity, and accessibility across modern transportation systems.

Congratulations to all—your work continues to make a lasting impact!

CU Denver College of Engineering

We’re proud of UCD’s Steel Bridge Team for representing our program at the 2026 ASCE Student Symposium in Rapid City, SD (April 23–25)!

The team earned 2nd place in Aesthetics and 5th overall, highlighting their creativity and craftsmanship. They demonstrated strong performance throughout the event and successfully met every milestone leading up to the final stage.

Eight students represented UCD with dedication, teamwork, and resilience—an accomplishment worth celebrating!

CU Denver College of Engineering

Our Construction Management students earned second place at a national ASC competition, showcasing their teamwork, technical skills, and real‑world problem-solving on a national stage. Congratulations to this impressive team and their faculty mentors! 👏🎉


Read more about it here! https://ucdengineeringnews.com/2026/03/30/cu-denver-construction-management-students-take-second-place-at-national-asc-competition/

CU Denver College of Engineering

CU Denver Construction Management Students Take Second Place at National ASC Competition The room was quiet as the results were announced. Teams from some of the most established construction management programs in the country had gathered for the awards ceremony at the Associated Scho…