Engineering Days

Senior design showcase

Each year, undergraduate engineering students showcase their senior design projects to the campus community. Join us on April 18 for E-Days 2025!

2024 Award Winners

1st Place: Sustainable Solutions Cookstoves

Kay Willock, Cavin Alderfer, Mohsen Alherz, Macayla Scheidt, Devin Walsh, and Jordan Blake

2nd Place: South Fork Aquatic Engineering

Will Undy, Charlotte George, Evan Storick, Laiken O'Rourke, Alex Scott, and Keely McDaniel

3rd Place: Cam Crossing: CPTED Design

Aaron Powers, Ashley Schuler, Mohammed Alharbi, Karina Gonzalez, and Jennifer Valencia

Projects

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Blue Horizon Engineering: FNL Airport Terminal Design

Project ID: 19

Students:

Nick Doherty, Zaire Valenzuela, Alec Lenz, Jordan Read, Kevin Witcher, Manuel Camacho
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
KL&A, Nate Deanda, Tristen Davis
Advisors:
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Cam Crossing: CSU Campus CPTED Design

Project ID: 8

Students:

Aaron Powers, Ashley Schuler, Mohammed Alharbi, Karina Gonzalez, Jennifer Valencia
Team Cam Crossing aims to redesign the Plum Street & Meridian Avenue intersection on CSU’s campus, addressing the safety concerns of students crossing the area. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles will be used to guide the design process. Our proposed solution involves implementing a roundabout equipped with yield lights and other features to prioritize pedestrian safety. Say goodbye to near misses and hello to smoother traffic flow! Jump aboard and let's turn this intersection from chaos to cool!
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Advisors:
Officer Kacie Thielman
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Crossroads Engineering: CSU Intersection Innovations Project

Project ID: 7

Students:

Abdullah Alkhaldi, Caroline McConnell, Marin Lindvall, Rosa Henson, Shannon Zurn, Tanguy Steiblen
The CSU Intersection Innovations Project seeks to revamp Plum & Meridian by applying the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Currently, Plum & Meridian is a crossroads with four stop signs. Situated between CSU residence halls and the main campus, this intersection serves major bus routes through Fort Collins. During the passing periods, Plum & Meridian experiences heavy congestion from pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, buses, and alternative forms of transportation like scooters and skateboarders. The combination of congestion and the area's natural characteristics creates a chaotic and hazardous environment. The primary aim of this redesign is to separate all modes of transportation, creating a safe and easily navigable intersection. The design by Crossroads Engineering incorporates CPTED principles, which include the combination of physical and visual boundaries and consideration of human behavior patterns throughout the intersection.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Officer Thielman, CSUPD
Advisors:
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Elevated Engineering: FNL Airport Terminal Design

Project ID: 18

Students:

Danielle Lewis, Anissa McCabe, Garrett Risdon, Mariam Alzamel, Sarah Dhuyvetter, Patrick Swallow
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
KL&A, Nate Deanda, Tristen Davis
Advisors:
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Flow Tech Solutions: Alta Vista Stormwater Project

Project ID: 1

Students:

Humood Aljotaili, Evan Jones, Jillian Lukez, Joana Saenz Quiroz, Troy Thorson, Sam Vaughan
The Alta Vista Stormwater Project seeks to mitigate flooding along Vine Drive and Alta Vista Road in northeast Fort Collins. In precipitation events as frequent as 2-year and 10-year storms, residents of Alta Vista experience property damage and limited access to the neighborhood. Flat slopes throughout the site prevent proper drainage and frequent channel obstructions limit conveyance. Alta Vista is located in the FEMA-regulated 100-year Dry Creek Floodplain; therefore, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses will be performed to develop an updated floodplain map based on proposed site conditions. Stormwater management improvements may include the installation of hydraulic structures to direct runoff to the natural channel. Collaboration with the City of Fort Collins will ensure an efficient and effective design that ultimately reduces flood risk in Alta Vista and surrounding areas.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Daniel Evans, Wilson & Company Inc. Engineers and Architects, Doug Groves, City of Fort Collins Stormwater Group
Advisors:
Christopher Thornton, Christopher Michalos
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Forest Solutions Engineering: USFS Trailhead and Trail Rerout Design

Project ID: 17

Students:

Christopher Mullen, Aidan Pence, Steven Abel, Tess Gardner, Hayden Imes, Clark Wener
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Christopher Carroll, United States Forest Service
Advisors:
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Horsepower Hydraulic Designs: Horsepower Hydraulic Designs: Irrigation District Design of Meadow Springs Ranch

Project ID: 11

Students:

Emma Boyle, JD Miller, Abbey Morris, Dylan Stahl, Meshal Qatafah
Meadow Springs Ranch is a 26,000-acre property north of Fort Collins with potential for receiving ample water from an upcoming transbasin pipeline. An irrigation district design for the property was created by first conducting a geographical analysis of topography, land slope, soil types, land area, and environmental restrictions. Both irrigation and non-irrigation design alternatives were evaluated and selected using multi-criteria decision matrices to result in a general layout of the irrigation district. The water demand for each section of the property was calculated, and a water distribution network was designed to meet the flow and head requirements of each design element. Key deliverables include detailed plan sets for the water distribution network and a report detailing the design process and the final design.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Aaron Million, Lochness LLC
Advisors:
Christopher Thornton, Chris Michalos
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HydroLogic Engineering: Terry Lake Spillway, Seepage, Slope Stability, and Bank Stability Design

Project ID: 6

Students:

Bridget Ediger, Luke Feuerborn, Jonathan Maciarello, Michael McMahan, Austria Pfanner, Ben Thompson
Terry Lake is classified as a high hazard dam with seepage issues, and wave-driven winds cause damage to lakeside residences. Modeling of the basin, the dam section, and the spillway determines the location and severity of these issues. Using model results, new designs will mitigate seeppage issues, improve water storage, and prevent wave damage.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Kallie Bauer, Colorado Division of Water Resources
Advisors:
Christorpher Thornton, Christorpher Michalos
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Millennium Solutions: Solitude Tailings Facility Design

Project ID: 2

Students:

Celie Brockett, Holly Ho, Patrick O'Kane, Liam Elder, Kiri Forster
This project requires assessment of the stability of the Solitude Tailings Facility along three cross sections, and design of stabilization works where required. The project will include the following components: • Development of three cross section from LiDAR, borehole logs, and cone penetration tests (CPT) • Assessment of stability along three developed cross sections under static and seismic loading conditions • Design of stabilization works where required.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Chris Sonntag BHP Copper Inc.
Advisors:
Joe Scalia
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Natural Infiltration Initiative: Mistequa Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion

Project ID: 13

Students:

Sarah Dann, Nate Fraser Emma Mowry, Diana Morales, Jach Morrow, Wesley Thompson
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
JUB Engineering, Tanner Germundson
Advisors:
Chris Thornton
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Pathfinders Engineering: Greyrock Tail and Trailhead Design

Project ID: 16

Students:

Dietrich Bolhmann, Sydney Hornbuckle, Daniella Nietzen, Tyler Chaffin, Katie Lennie, Alec Shields
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Christopher Carroll, United States Forest Service
Advisors:
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Poudre Canyon Deluge Defenders: Larimer County Emergency Response Planning

Project ID: 12

Students:

Benjamin Bowden, Derek Campbell, Isaac Bullock, Jameson Westhead, Musaed Almethen
After the devastating Cameron Peak fire of 2020 and the deadly flooding that followed, Larimer County is seeking assistance in enhancing their emergency response planning. Poudre Canyon Deluge Defenders have been tasked with creating hydraulic and hydrologic models of the South Fork Cache La Poudre area to determine the hydraulic capacity of critical infrastructure along Pingree Park road and the potential storms that may produce events that could overtop these structures. These models will allow Larimer County to be more proactive in their emergency responses and potentially save lives.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Larimer County Engineering: Caryn Nezat, Eric Tracy
Advisors:
Christopher Thornton, Christopher Michalos
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Ram Solutions: Richardson Design Center Building Design

Project ID: 9

Students:

Clason Piers, Paul Barker, Audrey Witaschek, Joey Prendergast, Ben Horwith, Vince Dana
A comparative design of the primary structural frame of the CSU Nancy Richardson Design Building. Includes design of all structural components (beams, girders, colums ect..) as well as design of the foundation. On top of structural design, a full cost analysis will be included.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Tyler Robison, Senior Project Engineer: Martin/Martin
Advisors:
Tyler Robison
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RamTerra Consultants: Windfarm Design

Project ID: 5

Students:

Matthew Schonebaum, Juan Saucedo, Alexis Diaz Echeverria, Owen Albright, Thomas Willems, Miguel Rico
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Advisors:
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Rocky Mountain Water Consultants: Grand River Ditch Design

Project ID: 14

Students:

Cameron Turnbow, Ethan Peterson, Elliot White, Evan Geary
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Water Supply and Storage Company
Advisors:
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Solarscape Engineering: Solar Facility Design

Project ID: 4

Students:

Abyar Alzalzala, Fahad Al-Kiymui, Carter Caines, Andrick Diatilo, Gina Rehm, Nathan Roman
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Advisors:
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South Fork Aquatic Engineering

Project ID: 20

Students:

Will Undy, Charlotte George, Evan Storick, Laiken O'Rourke, Alex Scott, Keely McDaniel
South Fork Aquatic Engineering (SFAE) was tasked with redesigning an aging culvert near CSU's mountain campus. The culvert is unfit to support movement of aquatic organisms, and high flow events are a concern for failure. SFAE has developed a simple, yet effective design that can better fit the site of the existing culvert.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Christopher Carroll, United States Forest Service
Advisors:
Christopher Thornton
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Sustainable Solutions Cookstoves: DME/LPG Cookstove Design

Project ID: 15

Students:

Kay Willock, Cavin Alderfer, Mohsen Alherz, Macayla Scheidt, Devin, Walsh, Jordan Blake
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
InviroFit
Advisors:
Daniel Olsen, Don Grove, Toluwalase Fosudo, and Bert Vermeulen
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TerraNova Engineering Company: PFAS Remediation Design

Project ID: 3

Students:

Katie Willard, Katie Drosihn, Fatma Alwahiabi, Emma Beitel, Shooq Alfaraj, Kaemyn Klimack
High levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley located in Queensland, Australia pose risks to both the environment and human health. PFAS contamination has spread to nearby water sources, including the Brehmer River and Warril Creek, affecting downstream farmland irrigation and rendering livestock unsuitable for consumption. RAAF Amberley is undergoing PFAS containment and remediation design, with one location each selected for both soil and water treatment. Three design alternatives were proposed, including one soil containment design, one soil combustion design, and a single water treatment design involving Granular Activated Carbon and Anion Exchange Resin systems. These designs aim to prevent PFAS release into the environment, safeguarding both groundwater and surface water quality. Implementing these measures will improve environmental and human health by reducing PFAS contamination in the selected areas.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
Jeff Galmin, Emily Stockwell, Chase Holton, GSI Environmental Inc.
Advisors:
Joe Scalia
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Unearth Engineering: Soldier Creek Trail Design

Project ID: 10

Students:

Kaity Botimer, Anna Wenerm Nass Vab de Graaf, Shane Vosberg, Patrick Collins, Thomas Barnicoat
Unearth Engineering was tasked with designing a trail to connect a previous senior design project trail that ends north of the CSU Foothills campus to the Poudre Trail. This would create a full system of trails going around Fort Collins that is fully accessible to people of all levels including ADA accessibility.
Department:
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsors:
CSU Facilities Management, Aaron Fodge
Advisors: