The goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. The faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. Hands-on learning, advanced research, and an entrepreneurial spirit are defining the next generation of engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU). Students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering learn from a vibrant faculty conducting diverse research in consumer products, robotics, thermodynamics, energy, and the environment. They’re home to 1,200 students in undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs.

CU Boulder offers world-class facilities and a partnership spirit with business and industry. It was ranked the #18th most entrepreneurial university in the nation by Forbes Magazine (2015). CU Boulder also has strong connections to multiple national laboratories located in Boulder, providing real-world research opportunities for students.

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