Utility Research Lab - Research Interest Application
The Utility Research Lab is an interdisciplinary group within the ATLAS Institute and Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. We invent and investigate digital fabrication technology, tools, and techniques to advance science and engineering while positively impacting people, society, and the environment. 

Thank you for your interest in joining our lab!  Our lab brings together individuals who have backgrounds across science, engineering, design, and art to work on materials, tools, and techniques for digital fabrication. 

You can learn more about the lab by checking out our recent news and press.

Whether you're a mechanical engineer, a computer scientist, or a designer—if you're interested in working with us, please fill out the form below to get in touch. 

Dr. Michael Rivera
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
ATLAS Institute
University of Colorado Boulder
 
A Note to Prospective Ph.D. Students

Students interested in obtaining a Ph.D. under our lab may apply to the ATLAS Creative Technology and Design PhD Program and/or the Computer Science PhD Program based on their interests. In either case, you should list Prof. Michael Rivera as a potential advisor in your application. The below application is not a substitute for admission into the these graduate programs.

Name: *
Email: *
Link to your Resume/CV or Portfolio: *
Feel free to use Google Drive, Dropbox, website, etc., but please make sure the link is publicly accessible.
Link to your Website:
What is your current role/position? *
What role are you interested in joining the lab as?  *
What type of position are you interested in? *
Please note that we typically do not offer paid positions to undergraduate and master’s students outside of designated sponsored research programs (e.g., CU SPUR/DLA/URM) or to students whom we have not previously worked with in some capacity (e.g., closely on a research project in a course, or after working with members in the lab in an unpaid role).  PhD positions are always paid.
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Are you currently a student at CU Boulder? *
Which, if any, of the following courses have you taken when taught by Professor Rivera? *
For current CU Boulder students: we strongly recommend students take at least 1 course with Professor Rivera to better understand the style of work performed in his lab and develop essential skills.
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What are your research interests? *
Which of the lab's recent project(s) are you most excited about and why? *
Please be specific—we love when people think our work is cool (we do too!) and we also want to know how you think!

A list of projects can be found on the lab website under 'Recent Work'. Please note that projects >4 years old are typically not areas that we are actively working on.
What skills are you most confident in?
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What unique perspective and/or skills would you bring to the lab? *
Why do you want to work with our lab? *
How did you hear about our lab? *
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Feel free to use this space to provide additional info such as active projects, a github, or a portfolio. 
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