Research

Electric fields steered nanoparticles through a liquid-filled maze – this new method could improve drug delivery and purification systems

Susan Glairon — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:31 +0000

Electric fields steered nanoparticles through a liquid-filled maze – this new method could improve drug delivery and purification systems Susan Glairon Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:00

A new ��ɫ��Ƶ study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals how electric fields control nanoparticle movement through porous materials, enabling independent control of speed and direction. This finding could advance nanorobot technologies for applications like tumor detection, drug delivery and environmental cleanup of toxic chemicals.

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Space law – Influencing policy for low Earth orbit and beyond

Jeff Zehnder — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:09:52 +0000

Space law – Influencing policy for low Earth orbit and beyond Jeff Zehnder Tue, 11/11/2025 - 09:09

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��ɫ��Ƶ researchers have been shaping space exploration for decades and now are expanding into space law.

As more nations launch satellites, space probes, and military hardware into orbit, policy has become an increasingly critical field in the U.S. and beyond.

Marcus Holzinger is a professor in the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences and the inaugural holder of the Hatfield Endowed Professor in Space Policy & Law, a position created to shape the future of legal frameworks for space and serve as a bridge between academic research and real-world governance.

“The university brings a nonpartisan, technical perspective to the table, which is incredibly important,” Holzinger said. “When you’re talking about aircraft policy, where they fly, how high and how low, you wouldn’t want to make those decisions without anyone who knew how an airplane worked. We want to provide that necessary information to form cogent policy, but for space.”

��ɫ��Ƶ also recently created the Colorado Space Policy Center to bring together academic majors across the university and further boost research and engagement in industry, civil, and military space. It is being led by Dan Baker, who served as director of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics for nearly 30 years.

“We have one of the best concentrations of space scholars in the nation,” Holzinger said. “There’s also a very large space industry here in Colorado. There are a lot of people interacting across academia, industry, and government. This is the right place, at the right time, with the right people.”

��ɫ��Ƶ already teaches non-engineering courses on space policy and has a Space Law Society for students. In addition, the aerospace department has revised its PhD practicum requirements to offer a policy option.

“Traditionally the practicum has been mentoring or teaching. We changed that so students could fulfill it by applying their technical skills to benefit society. We’ve now had students do that by interning at the state legislature and in the Department of Commerce Space Office,” Holzinger said.

He is hoping to further integrate students into the space policy sphere. The Hatfield Professorship only began in June 2025, but Holzinger said he has already been contacted by many students interested in learning more about space policy.

“I’m really excited overall about the work being done here,” Holzinger said. “We’re drawing upon ��ɫ��Ƶ’s technical expertise and strengths to be a real center of mass and resource for policymakers, through the students we graduate and the expertise we can provide.”

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Climate financing boosting water access for millions in developing nations

Susan Glairon — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:02:54 +0000

Climate financing boosting water access for millions in developing nations Susan Glairon Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:02

Evan Thomas, director of ��ɫ��Ƶ’s Mortenson Center in Global Engineering and Resilience, is pioneering climate-financed clean water programs that have brought safe drinking water to over 5 million people in Africa. Using carbon credits to fund long-term maintenance and real-time water quality monitoring, the center aims to reach 3 million more people by 2030.

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How animals get their spots, and why they are beautifully imperfect

Susan Glairon — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:37:19 +0000

How animals get their spots, and why they are beautifully imperfect Susan Glairon Mon, 10/27/2025 - 15:37

Assistant Professor Ankur Gupta, the study’s lead researcher, and his team have developed a way to simulate natural animal patterns, including their imperfections. The findings could lead to new materials that turn to camouflage on demand.

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��ɫ��Ƶ ranked No. 1 for launching startups based on university discoveries

Michelle Wiese — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:15:14 +0000

��ɫ��Ƶ ranked No. 1 for launching startups based on university discoveries Michelle Wiese Mon, 10/27/2025 - 09:15

The ��ɫ��Ƶ reached a historic milestone, launching 35 new companies based on university intellectual property during fiscal year 2024, more than any other U.S. campus that year. In addition to holding the No. 1 spot for that year, the achievement also places ��ɫ��Ƶ No. 2 for the most startups launched in a single year by a U.S. campus.

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AWWA Journal Cover Story: Q&A with Professor Karl Linden

Susan Glairon — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:55:54 +0000

AWWA Journal Cover Story: Q&A with Professor Karl Linden Susan Glairon Wed, 10/22/2025 - 16:55

Professor Karl Linden received the American Water Works Association’s 2025 A.P. Black Research Award, which honors outstanding contributions to water science and supply. Linden was recognized for his pioneering work in developing and applying ultraviolet technologies to improve water and wastewater treatment.

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5 ways to make AI more trustworthy

Susan Glairon — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:44:13 +0000

5 ways to make AI more trustworthy Susan Glairon Wed, 10/22/2025 - 14:44

In a new paper in the journal, "AI and Ethics," Professor Amir Behzadan and his PhD student, Armita Dabiri, are unearthing new insights into how the artificial intelligence (AI) technology we might encounter in daily life, such as self-driving cars, can earn our confidence.

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Exploring Colorado’s untapped geothermal energy potential

Charles Ferrer — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:58:24 +0000

Exploring Colorado’s untapped geothermal energy potential Charles Ferrer Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:58

A major question looms over Colorado’s energy future: why does geothermal energy, a renewable resource, remain virtually untapped? ��ɫ��Ƶ researchers will examine the technological and social barriers that have held back geothermal development in the state.

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Introducing Sam Sohn, new CIEST director

Susan Glairon — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:55:06 +0000

Introducing Sam Sohn, new CIEST director Susan Glairon Thu, 10/16/2025 - 11:55

In today’s AI-driven era, success depends less on what you know and more on how you use it, says Sam Sohn, the new director of CIEST. That’s what makes the center so vital. At CIEST, students gain practical, hands-on experience applying science and engineering to real-world challenges—preparing CEAE graduates to innovate and lead in their careers.

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Researchers pioneer fluid-based laser scanning for brain imaging

Charles Ferrer — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:29:16 +0000

Researchers pioneer fluid-based laser scanning for brain imaging Charles Ferrer Tue, 10/14/2025 - 12:29

Researchers explored a fluid-based optical device known as an electrowetting prism to steer lasers at high speeds for advanced imaging applications. This new frontier in miniature lasers opens the door to new technologies in microscopy, LiDAR, optical communications and even brain imaging.

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