Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program

The Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program

The Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program blends top-tier academics with hands-on experience in our cutting-edge labs and classrooms. Earn a biomedical or mechanical engineering degree from CU Boulder while studying on Western’s campus—where small class sizes, expert faculty, and landscapes fuel big ideas.

From designing solutions in our high-tech facilities to tackling global challenges from Colorado to Colombia, you’ll gain the skills to innovate, lead, and build the future. At Western, we’re shaping the next generation of engineers—ready to make an impact.

Hands-On Opportunities

The Makerspace

Providing hands-on access to 3D printing, fabrication tools, and prototyping technology, empowering students to design, build, and innovate across disciplines.
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The RMBL Sensor Suite

Collaborate with Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, one of the largest biological field stations in the world, on hands-on environmental projects using drones, AI, and sensor technology.
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Areas of Study

Aerospace Engineering

Available as: Major

Biomedical Engineering

Available as: Major

Mechanical Engineering

Available as: Major

Scholarships

Scholarships by Department

The Western Colorado University Foundation offers scholarships for this program. Explore eligibility requirements and funding opportunities.

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General Western Scholarships

Western Colorado University offers merit—and need-based scholarships, recognizing achievement, financial need, and special talents.

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Faculty & Staff

Rachel Ackerman, MS

Rady School Academic Advisor

Emily Artale, MS

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

David Assad, MBA

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Holly Brunkal, PhD

Lecturer in Engineering and Geology

Lauren Cooper, PhD

Teaching Associate Professor & Associate Program Director, Mechanical Engineering WCU-CU Boulder Partnership Program

Hector Morales Espejo, PhD

Lecturer in Engineering

Laurel Fisher

Assistant Director of the Western-CU Boulder Partnership Program

Travis Hainsworth, PhD

Associate Director of Western-CU Boulder Computer Science Program

Julie Jarzemsky, MS

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Kelley Jones

Administrative Assistant III

Michaela Keefe

Professional Assistant

Anne Linville

Partnership Program Academic Advisor

John Mason, PhD

Professor of Physics

Kathy Nielsen, PhD

Teaching Assistant Professor

Eric Ortolano

Rady Makerspace Assistant Manager

Melanie Peddle, MS

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Charlie Schayer

Assistant MakerSpace Manager

Heather Swenson, PhD

Adjunct Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Suzanne Taylor, PhD

Professor of Physics

Kevin Terry, PhD

Interim Director of the Western-CU Boulder Partnership Program

Greg VanderBeek, PhD

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

radyschool@western.edu

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Gunnison, CO 81231