CU Boulder Engineering

Seaweed-based ingredient can help turn dirt into 3D-printed walls By studying how nature builds with dirt, CU Boulder researchers found a way to turn excavated soil into stronger and 3D printable building materials.

Engineering's impact is measured not only by discovery, but by the real-world outcomes that improve lives, strengthen industries and advance society.

The latest issue of CU Engineering Magazine is now available, showcasing how University of Colorado Boulder researchers, students and alumni are driving innovation across disciplines, tackling complex challenges and shaping the future through engineering.

Inside, you'll find:
🔹 Research with real-world results
🔹 Alumni leading and innovating across industries
🔹 An intern's summer at NIH that sparked a deeper dive into new cancer treatments
🔹 24 years of a volleyball tournament supporting CU student scholarships
🔹 The latest news and accomplishments from CU Engineering

📖 Read the digital issue: https://cuboulder.engineering/CUE-2026-fb