Environmental Engineering Program - CU Boulder

CU Boulder's Environmental Engineering program is ranked #8 among public universities (and #13 overall) in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings!

Proud to be part of a top-tier engineering college that's making a real impact - for the planet, for the future.

Read more here: https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/cu-engineering-ranked-15-among-public-peers

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Connect with faculty & current grad students, tour top-ranked science & engineering departments, and learn how YOU can be part of cutting-edge research in environmental engineering — from air quality & climate to water reuse & global sustainability.

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Congratulations to our very own, Marina Vance, associate professor of mechanical and environmental engineering in the University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science, who was recognized at the CU Boulder vs. Georgia Tech football game for her scholarly commitment, including working with air quality research for over 20 years. Please join Chancellor Justin Schwartz in a warm round of applause. 👏

The End Zone Innovator is a new award that recognizes a faculty member for their unique and outstanding achievements in research and creative work

Congrats to our EVEN students who presented at the Engineering Expo last week! In their senior capstone course, EVEN students develop engineered solutions to complex environmental challenges. These projects simulate real-world industry work to prepare students for the transition into their engineering careers!

A huge congratulations to EVEN students Eli Yoder and Julia Hyden who presented at the 2025 National Conference on Undergraduate Research. This prestigious event, hosted by the Council on Undergraduate Research, brought together undergraduate scholars from across the globe to showcase their research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.

If you’re searching for connections within the energy industry, come attend the Energy Frontiers Career Fair next Wednesday, March 19th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm in UMC 235. The career fair is being organized by the CU Energy club with assistance from the CU Wind Team and CU Hydropower Team. Professionals from multiple companies within the clean energy industry will be present, so make sure to bring an up-to-date resume!

Shoutout to all our EVEN students who participated in the Networking Event! We had an incredible turnout and enjoyed watching students connect with industry professionals. Thank you to the awesome EVEN staff and faculty who help arrange this event each year!

Come join us for the 2025 EVEN Networking Event! We’ll be hosting multiple professionals from various environmental engineering industries to build connections. If you’re looking for an internship or career position, this is the place to be! The event will be held in the DLC on Wednesday, February 19th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Make sure to register on Handshake and bring a couple copies of your up-to-date resume. https://bit.ly/40SsLEn

EVEN Affiliated Faculty Michael Gooseff and a team of USGS collaborators are currently working to gather the first-ever continuous water quality sample of the upper Colorado River basin. Utilizing boat-mounted sensors, Gooseff’s team captures water quality data points to analyze systematic changes over time. To learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/40zwOp1

Meet the future of innovation! Ph.D. students Jennifer Liggett and Kylie Boenisch-Oakes are diving into groundbreaking water quality research under the expert guidance of Dr. Sheldon Masters. Their work is advancing our understanding of cleaner, safer water for all—pushing the boundaries of discovery and making a real-world impact.

Our very own EVEN masters student, Kylie Boenish-Oakes, spoke at the Water Quality and Technology Conference (WQTC) in Illinois. She gave two talks, one on disinfection byproduct (DBP) formation in a conventional drinking water and direct potable reuse water and another on the impact of saltwater intrusion on DBP formation!

Congratulations to one of the EVEN capstone design teams who received an honorable mention in NREL’s HeroX Solar District Cup competition! Team members Hannah Dirks, Sawyer Johnson, Gwendolyn King, William Lammons, and Sarah Millican designed a $15 million solar system for the University of Washington to maximize energy offset. Led by faculty advisor James Harper, the team competed against 250 teams from around the globe.