Colorado State University Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

Join us as we celebrate the grand reopening of Christman Airfield!

Stop by on Saturday, June 27, from 7 a.m. to noon at Christman Airfield in Fort Collins to explore airplanes and drones on display, connect with aviation and aerospace exhibitors, and enjoy a free pancake breakfast for the first 200 attendees.

After a major runway and lighting renovation, one of Colorado's oldest operating airfields is ready to welcome the community back for a morning of aviation, innovation, and family-friendly fun. Whether you walk, bike, drive, or fly in, we hope to see you there!

Registration is free - https://col.st/sviz5

CSU Drone Center

Professor Neil Grigg, a PhD alumnus of the CSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, grew up near the Alabama River, where he would see the effects of constant flooding and the damage that would alter lives.

Grigg found his passion for water resources planning and management research, teaching, and even working to help implement new federal laws that were developed and enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Grigg also has a unique teaching style that young college students gravitate toward.

“A lot of times, I feel like I am doing nothing but telling stories to students,” Grigg, 86, jokes in his Southern drawl. “But in my career, I have tried to find a way to bring theory and reality together in a coherent way. Stories do just that, and we can learn a lot from what has already happened.”

Read more here - https://magazine.csusystem.edu/2026/05/04/river-master/

A Colorado State University research team is partnering with NVIDIA to develop AI-powered weather forecasting technology that could provide two or more hours of advance warning for severe storms.

Led by University Distinguished Professor V. Chandrasekar, the project combines generative AI with high-resolution radar data to deliver faster, more accurate forecasts for rapidly evolving weather events such as hailstorms, helping communities better prepare for dangerous conditions and reduce damage to homes, agriculture, infrastructure, and more.

“What stands out to me most about NVIDIA’s StormScope architecture is its ability to flexibly integrate diverse weather observations, including weather radar and satellite data, along with numerical weather prediction model fields,” said Chandrasekar Radhakrishnan, lead developer on the project. “This makes the system adaptable to different regions, resolutions, and weather scenarios.”

Read the full story - https://engr.source.colostate.edu/csu-partners-with-nvidia-to-revolutionize-severe-storm-prediction/

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One of the best parts of the first-year engineering experience is the sense of community that forms right away. Students get to explore different engineering disciplines, tackle hands-on projects, and start building connections with classmates who may become future teammates, collaborators, and friends.

We've also made room in the curriculum for students to do more of what excites them. By freeing up 12 credits, engineering students have greater flexibility to pursue opportunities beyond their major. Whether that's studying abroad, picking up a minor, joining a club, conducting research, or simply exploring new interests along the way.

Students, before registering for classes, take a look at our new 12 flexible credits plan, Engineering Plus, to see how you can make the most of your college experience. Here are a few ways these credits can be used:

*Build an engineering concentration
*Study abroad
*Participate in a co-op
*Take business or entrepreneurship courses

You can also apply credits toward an accelerated master’s program (AMP), getting a head start in your college journey! Visit our website to see how you can use the 12 'free' credits towards your major.

https://www.engr.colostate.edu/future-students/undergraduate/engineering-plus/

Our new construction engineering program is preparing the next generation of leaders to bridge design, construction, communication, and problem-solving in an industry that continues to shape communities across Colorado and beyond.

Backed by a $6.6 million investment and strong industry partnerships, the program gives students hands-on opportunities to see projects through from concept to completion. They're also building leadership and technical skills needed for the future of construction.

"The ideal construction engineer is curious, hard-working, and emotionally intelligent," said Keith Meyer, interim director of the program. "Construction engineering requires leadership and excellent communication skills, and the best construction engineers are adaptive problem-solvers who thrive in a rapidly changing environment."

Read more - https://engr.source.colostate.edu/new-construction-engineering-major-invites-students-to-design-and-build-a-better-tomorrow/

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