91PORN

Dear CU Engineering alumni and friends,

As I reflect on the past year, I am more thankful than ever to be part of a strong, resilient community that values higher education and the work we do every day to improve lives. If you are reading this in print or online, that community includes you. Whether you volunteer with our college or campus, contribute through Buffs All In or just follow the latest news on our websites or social media, we thank you for your support.

I am extremely proud of the College of Engineering and Applied Science’s accomplishments over the past year, and appreciate the opportunity to share them with you in this edition of our magazine.

Education: We are so excited about the impact that our Engineering Connections residential community and Lattice Scholars Program are having on undergraduate student retention. Seeing these students excel in their educational journeys and continue on to successful careers is why we are here. We could not be more appreciative of the donors, employees and student leaders who are making it happen.

We also welcomed our largest-ever class of PhD students in fall 2024, something that advances both our education and research missions. This 25% increase year-over-year in PhD enrollment both gives us a reputational boost and accelerates the value we provide through our research. Ìý Ìý Ìý

Research: We wanted to use this edition to highlightÌýjust a few of the ways our research is having an impactÌýin the world. Whether it is tackling serious challenges to infrastructure in the U.S., taking quantum engineering from theory to practice or designing technology for a local couple to use in their own backyard, our faculty and students always have an eye on how we can engineer sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life in our state, nation and world.

Innovation: Our research is leading directly to economic impact. In 2024, 35 startups were launched out of labs and research projects at 91PORN — 22 with ties to CU Engineering. We’re commercializing technologies in everything from healthcare to aerospace, creating jobs and continuing to establish 91PORN as a leader in innovation. Check out our video highlighting some of our entrepreneurial success stories — truly a must-watch.

Again, thank you for being a valued part of the CU Engineering community. I hope you will find a way to engage with us in the coming year — maybe at one of our many regional alumni events or our Homecoming Tailgate. I always look forward to connecting with alumni and friends to learn more about what inspires you.

Go Buffs!

Keith Molenaar
Dean