Student Stories

Bulwark Coffee, an NVC 15 participant, describes first responders, veteran support in Daily Camera

Anonymous — Fri, 13 May 2022 15:17:56 +0000

Bulwark Coffee, an NVC 15 participant, describes first responders, veteran support in Daily Camera Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 05/13/2022 - 09:17

The U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CU Boulder student has begun an online coffee company, with the profits going to benefit disaster relief, first responders, and U.S. veterans and troops overseas, including those providing relief and other assistance in Ukraine.

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Architecture student creates clothing company to spread positive message

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:04:40 +0000

Architecture student creates clothing company to spread positive message Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 04/26/2022 - 14:04

Travis Weis, a third-year architecture major from Denver, created Release The Mind to help spread positivity through clothing that aims to simultaneously support the community and environment.

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Mechanical engineering students aim to make silicon wafer inspections more efficient

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:10:27 +0000

Mechanical engineering students aim to make silicon wafer inspections more efficient Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 04/22/2022 - 07:10

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seniors have built a silicon wafer center-finding improvement device to help combat the current semiconductor shortage.

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In person once more, startup competition brings capital to creativity

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:36:50 +0000

In person once more, startup competition brings capital to creativity Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 04/18/2022 - 15:36

Five startup ventures, led by CU Boulder students and faculty, competed for more than $100,000 in prize money Tuesday evening at the 14th annual New Venture Challenge championship, CU Boulder's premier entrepreneurial program and competition.

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CU Boulder student-run venture aligns business and tech—and teeth, too

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:53:45 +0000

CU Boulder student-run venture aligns business and tech—and teeth, too Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 02/18/2022 - 10:53

Founded by two engineering alums, this 3D-printing company found support and funding after attending a venture launch course at Leeds School of Business.

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CU Boulder inventions transformed to meet market needs after commercialization program

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:07:22 +0000

CU Boulder inventions transformed to meet market needs after commercialization program Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 02/07/2022 - 08:07

Seven teams pitched new startups after seven months of entrepreneurial training and guidance.

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Four ATLAS teams selected for coveted GDC showcase

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:38:21 +0000

Four ATLAS teams selected for coveted GDC showcase Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 02/04/2022 - 14:38

Four games developed in CU Boulder's ATLAS Institute have been selected to participate in alt.ctrl.GDC 2022, a coveted showcase of new games.

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Student Spotlight: Rich Turner

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:48:00 +0000

Student Spotlight: Rich Turner Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/05/2022 - 10:48

Meet Rich Turner, a current MBA student at the Leeds School of Business and Founder of Bulwark Coffee Company! Bulwark Coffee Company is the first-ever coffee company to donate 100% of profits to first responders and veterans.

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Digging for innovation: University of Colorado Boulder team to compete in international tunnel boring contest

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:36:04 +0000

Digging for innovation: University of Colorado Boulder team to compete in international tunnel boring contest Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 08/09/2021 - 12:36

The CU Hyperloop team is one of 12 groups in the world competing to build a machine that will chew through nearly 100 feet of earth to create a tunnel as fast as possible.

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Origami comes to life with new shape-changing materials

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Origami comes to life with new shape-changing materials Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/20/2021 - 00:00

Daniel Strain

A team of designers and engineers at CU Boulder’s ATLAS Institute is drawing from new advancements in the field of soft robotics to develop shape-changing objects that are paper-thin, fast-moving and almost completely silent. The researchers’ early creations, which they’ve dubbed “Electriflow,” include origami cranes that can bend their necks, flower petals that wiggle with the touch of a button and, yes, fluttering insects.

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