Partnerships

Partnerships between individuals, industry, and the college take many forms and are designed to benefit all involved.

Here are a few examples of recent partnerships. If you have an interest in partnering with the College of Engineering, please contact Wade Troxell, Associate Dean for Research & Economic Development.

Program Partnerships

Woodward Governor pledged $1 million to support a systems engineering endowed professorship in the College of Engineering. They partnered with the college to develop a program that will benefit the University, the community, and businesses. Systems engineering addresses complex systems in such areas as aerospace, energy, environment, natural resources, and bioscience/health. High-tech Industry officials have said they struggle to find qualified systems engineers in the state. Read more

Research Partnerships

Electrical and computer engineers at CSU and Ball Aerospace are working together to build a demonstration prototype microwave radiometer for sensing the atmosphere from satellites. This innovative instrument is designed to provide information with the long-term potential for improving weather forecasting. The research team will test the prototype in a simulated space-borne environment, exposing it to pressures, temperatures, and shock/vibration similar to those during launch and in orbit.

Facilities and Research Partnerships

The InteGrid Test and Development Laboratory was built in 2006 and is jointly owned and operated by Spirae and CSU. The InteGrid Lab leverages Colorado State University’s world-class engines research capabilities and Spirae’s smart-grid design and development expertise to establish a unique laboratory where advanced smart-grid concepts are being tested, refined, and validated.