Colorado State University Energy Institute

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** Project Update ** Back in September, we shipped our turbine to Solar Turbines' Texas location for some tweaking. We’re thrilled to share that our turbine is now back home in Fort Collins, and we’re ready to dive back into our hydrogen research! A HUGE shoutout to the incredible team at Solar Turbines for their expertise and support in re-installing the turbine alongside our students and researchers (pictured here is Andrew Harrod, Bianca Jeremiah, Andrew Zdanowicz and Toluwalase Fosudo). This is a true testament to the power of hands-on, experiential learning - - empowering the next generation of engineers working in clean energy! CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering | Department of Mechanical Engineering -Colorado State University #CleanEnergy #HydrogenResearch #ExperientialLearning #Engineering

We are thrilled to announce multiple fellowship openings with the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine). These fellowships are unique opportunities to work at the forefront of innovation, supporting groundbreaking research and development to build climate resilience across Colorado and Wyoming. Fellowship Opportunities:   1. Social Science Fellow - Focus: Supporting team science capabilities to enhance collaboration, inclusivity, and effectiveness among R&D/Translation teams. - Highlights: Publication opportunities, interdisciplinary skill development, and thought leadership.   2. Resilience Finance and Market Analysis Fellow - Focus: Developing financial and market strategies related to hazard vulnerability assessment, preparedness, and response to extreme events like wildfires and droughts. - Highlights: Opportunities for independent inquiry, mentorship, and collaboration with major universities, national labs, and corporate partners.   3. Data Science Fellow - Focus: Organizing and enhancing climate data assets while supporting interdisciplinary events like hackathons and prediction challenges. - Highlights: Collaboration with leading researchers and ensuring data assets are FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable).   Each fellowship is designed to empower candidates to make significant contributions to climate resilience technologies and foster collaboration across academia, industry, and community organizations. Given the high demand across all job categories, we strongly prioritize hiring individuals with prior experience in climate-related fields.   If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of climate resilience, we encourage you to apply today.   Visit https://lnkd.in/gzcYbYZd to apply today!

All-female CSU team wins national engineering AI challenge! Three masters students from CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering were recently awarded first place in a national challenge hosted by The AES Corporation, securing a $10,000 prize for their innovative AI solution. As the only all-female team in the finals, and only the second in the challenge’s history to win, Hannah Huber, CSU Systems Engineering Department, Bianca Jeremiah, Department of Mechanical Engineering -Colorado State University, and Ashley Ryland, mechanical engineering ­, aptly called their team “The Powerhouse” because they all hold research roles at CSU’s Powerhouse Energy Campus. As part of their win, the students also had the opportunity to direct a $1,000 donation, provided by AES, to a charity of their choice. They selected the Murphy Center for Hope in Fort Collins, inspired by one of their fellow students who works with the organization. “Working on the AES Challenge with my amazing teammates and representing CSU and the Powerhouse on a national stage has been a highlight of my graduate career,” said Huber. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwwsmXPS

This semester’s MECH 202 design competition is shaping up to be our most exciting yet, but with a small plot twist. Due to a change in venue, we’ve moved from Moby Arena to its charming, underrated sibling, the Moby Arena Auxiliary Gym. Think of it as moving from the main stage to the VIP lounge, different, but still thrilling. It’s like switching from Venus to Serena Williams, still a champion, just with a slightly different style.   The competition promises to be a thrilling showcase of engineering ingenuity and innovation. Teams of our brightest students will battle it out in a high-energy event packed with creativity, collaboration, and technical brilliance.   We’ve upped the ante with world-class e-sports announcers to narrate the action, improved bleacher seating for a front-row view of the excitement, and a completely redesigned competition field that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.    But that’s not all, this year, we’re thrilled to feature the MECH 103 final projects, “Escape from MECH 103.” These one-of-a-kind student-designed escape rooms will be on display throughout the event, inviting you to marvel at their creativity and test your puzzle-solving skills. Who knows, can YOU “Escape from MECH 103”?   Watch our promotional video here: https://lnkd.in/gNbHU6Aj   Can’t make it in person? No problem, the event will also be livestreamed. You can find a twitch stream link at: https://lnkd.in/gjsq6tzp   We said, “It’s going to be better,” and we meant it. Don’t miss your chance to see how this year’s event raises the bar (even in a slightly different space)!   📅 When: THIS SATURDAY, December 7th, 10:00 AM 📍 Where: Moby Arena Auxiliary Gym   Join us to cheer on the next generation of engineers and experience the unparalleled excitement of MECH 202 + MECH 103!

4:30AM end of the Night Shift at AtmosZero during long-duration testing campaign at our 3rd party testing facility Colorado State University Energy Institute. Talking heat transfer, novel working fluids and the cutting edge of compressor technologies while monitoring our Boiler 2.0 under test. Developing a durable and dependable boiler tech requires a dedicated engineering team who put in the hours. Pictured from front: Nick Roberts (Sr. Applications Engineer), Jeff Milkie (VP Engineering), & Joseph Huyett (CSU research engineer). Full Steam Ahead!

** Exciting news and a BIG project update ** Colorado State University is now home to the FIRST fully operational aerospace hypersonic wind tunnel at any Colorado university! We initially shared news about this project in March 2024, and we’re excited to give this update on the incredible progress made by Ciprian Dumitrache and his amazing team. Go RAMS! CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering | Research at Colorado State University #Innovation #Engineering #CSU #Research  

While we may be competitors on the field and on the court, we are always proud to collaborate with our friends at the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources! Grateful for the partnerships that push us all forward - - on and off the field! Colorado Energy Research Collaboratory | Research at Colorado State University #Collaboration #HigherEd #CleanEnergy

Congratulations to our incredible engineering students for taking 1st place nationally in the AES Energy Innovation Challenge! A HUGE shoutout to the Powerhouse Team >> Hannah Huber, Ashley Ryland, and Bianca Jeremiah on this achievement and their $10,000 prize! Their passion for innovation and clean energy make us so proud! Go RAMS! CSU Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

🌍CSU Students Explore Sustainable Energy in Copenhagen!🌍 This summer, a dedicated group of CSU students journeyed to Copenhagen, a leader in sustainability, as part of the “Sustainable Energy Futures” study abroad program. They experienced innovative practices, including a boat tour of an offshore wind farm and a green bike tour of the city’s eco-friendly transportation network🚴🏼💨 Under Dr. Lynn Badia’s guidance, students gained a multidisciplinary understanding of sustainable energy while immersing themselves in Danish culture and cuisine. 🔗Want to learn more about their journey? Check out the full article linked!🔋🌱 Colorado State University #EnergyInstitute #StudyAbroad #Copenhagen #Sustainability