With no manuals, no parts, and no instructions, engineering student Uton Delloso reverse-engineered a decades-old gearbox to get the farm’s irrigation system running again.
Dr. Sean Connin is a Teaching Professor and the Director for Data Science Graduate Programs in the Department of Computer Science at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. After being recruited, Dr. Connin joined the DU team in June of 2022. Learn more about what can you do with a masters in data science.
For University of Denver students on the fence about studying abroad or who haven’t considered it at all, here are stories and experiences of Ritchie School alumni who studied abroad during their degrees and were eager to share the advice and lessons they learned from their time abroad. For study abroad in computer science or study abroad in engineering, Ritchie School students can find a way.
Dr. Nate Evans, Director for Cybersecurity at the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, stepped into the role this past summer and is dedicated to keeping DU’s cybersecurity curriculum on par with the latest industry standards.
National Engineers Week, or EWeek, is a week-long event dedicated to acknowledging the hard work of everyone in the engineering community, and we were thrilled to celebrate at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science.
The Center for Design Manufacturing & Fabrication, better known as the Machine Shop, is run by Mechanical Lab Manager Justin Huff on the first floor of The Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. The Machine Shop at DU serves a variety of functions; certifying students on how to operate mechanical engineering machines, supporting research projects at DU by creating parts and fixtures for them, and providing the opportunity to participate in real-world project designs for third-party contractors.
Learn the rules for our Pinewood Derby Style Competition so you can compete for fun prizes!
Ritchie School in the News
Research Spotlight: DU's Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics
Founded in the late 1990s by University of Denver faculty members Paul Rullkoetter, Ph.D., and Peter Laz, Ph.D., the Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics has helped catalyze a wide range of innovations in implants and relevant surgeries in the years since.
University of Denver Professor Develops Tool in Hopes of Making Cancer Detection More Affordable
Dali Sun, an associate professor at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science - University of Denver used his engineering background to envision a machine that would expedite cancer cell detection.
Denver Cybersecurity Experts Say Signal is Not to Blame Following Chat Leak
The recent Signal chat leak has caused some to criticize the encrypted messaging app itself. Nathan Evans, a teaching associate professor and faculty director for cybersecurity programs at the Richie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver shares his insights on the issue.
Can a social robot named Ryan help older people feel less lonely?
With staffing shortages at senior communities across the country and concerns about isolation among older adults, some researchers are betting on social robots to fill the gaps. A robot named Ryan, designed by a University of Denver- Ritchie School professor, has been making the rounds of retirement homes in the Denver area to see if it improves the quality of life for residents.
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