Future Leaders winner taking on aerospace challenges
Ersel Serdar is a junior at Cherry Creek High School, and he's innovating to make space travel more efficient.
Ersel Serdar is a junior at Cherry Creek High School, and he's innovating to make space travel more efficient.
The latest winner of the Future Leaders award is a senior at Peak to Peak Charter School and uses science to solve problems.
Caleb Woldemichael is building tiny satellites and honing skills for the future.
Throughout the school year, CBS Colorado and its partners recognize high school students who excel in the STEM fields.
Future Leader's winner, Neil Bhavikatti, is a senior at Cherry Creek High School, and math is his favorite subject.
Lexi Meier recently got a behind-the-scenes tour of the profession she hopes to one day work in.
Aditi Avinash is working to improve therapies for people who are gluten intolerant.
Bryce Hunter is a sophomore in the Cherry Creek School District, and the current Future Leaders winner.
The latest winner is Julien Crawford, a 12th Grader at Endeavor Academy. It was a change in schools that has allowed Julien Crawford to thrive, especially in his science classes.
Trey Brauchler is a senior at Rock Canyon High School, and feels called to study biotechnology.
Mylo Lovejoy excels in STEM in one of Colorado's smallest school districts.
Kylie Grimes graduated from Columbine High School in Littleton and has big plans for the future.
CBS4, along with PDC Energy, honors high school students who are excelling in science, technology, engineering or math, STEM.
When Conner Harte agreed to design new signs for his school, he got a great lesson in mechanical engineering.
March's Future Leader is a senior at STEM School Highlands Ranch, and taking classes at Arapahoe Community College.
Trevor Venerable is excelling at the kind of cyber security that will make the nation's networks a little safer.
The January Future Leaders winner is a senior at Mountain Vista High School who loves math and science.
Future Leaders winner Alex Bostley calls calculus his favorite class, and is inspired by aerospace engineering.
Amber Ganger is volunteering with the Civil Air Patrol as one of several ways she's pursuing her STEM interests.
Sophie Reynolds noticed there were not enough girls in her Biotech class, so she did something about it.
Kadin Denner is a senior at Cherokee Trail High School, and plans to study electrical engineering on a swim scholarship.
Spencer Tanenholtz is a senior who sees he's future as exploration and conservation of ocean habitats.
December's Future Leaders winner is a sophomore at STEM Highlands Ranch and she's already changing the world.
Luke Pisano is a sophomore at Green Mountain HS, and he's using his own search engine to do his homework and raise money for education.
Ethan James chose his profession at an early age, and has done everything he can to pursue it ever since.
After months of speaking out anonymously against their employer, the Colorado Department of Corrections, parole officers, Lawrence Cutts and Nick Segura have nothing left to lose.
While closing day is quickly approaching, Copper Mountain is still squeezing the last snowy days out of its runs.
Tenants of the Casa De Rosal Senior Apartment Homes fear a future rent increase.
Johnston believes expanding the use of Denver's Downtown Development Authority can make more than $500 million available over the next decade for investment within the proposed expansion area downtown.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is once again urging people to respect nature and leave young wildlife alone.
After months of speaking out anonymously against their employer, the Colorado Department of Corrections, parole officers, Lawrence Cutts and Nick Segura have nothing left to lose.
While closing day is quickly approaching, Copper Mountain is still squeezing the last snowy days out of its runs.
Tenants of the Casa De Rosal Senior Apartment Homes fear a future rent increase.
Johnston believes expanding the use of Denver's Downtown Development Authority can make more than $500 million available over the next decade for investment within the proposed expansion area downtown.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is once again urging people to respect nature and leave young wildlife alone.
After months of speaking out anonymously against their employer, the Colorado Department of Corrections, parole officers, Lawrence Cutts and Nick Segura have nothing left to lose.
While closing day is quickly approaching, Copper Mountain is still squeezing the last snowy days out of its runs.
Larimer County Commissioners unanimously approved a hotly contested water pipeline proposal that will deliver drinking water to residents of the city of Thornton.
Chief Meteorologist Dave Aguilera visits Aurora Frontier
"CBS Evening News" honored veteran journalist Rick Sallinger after his passing. He is remembered for his dedication to journalism and his family.
The league announced on Wednesday that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic won the NBA Kia MVP for the third time in his career.
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray apologized for his actions during the Nuggets game 2 loss to Minnesota, resulting in a $100,000 fine by the NBA.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Long-time Denver Broncos assistant coach Joe Collier passed Monday night at his home in Littleton.
Tad Boyle announced on Tuesday that former basketball great Danny Manning has been hired as an assistant coach for the University of Colorado men's basketball team.
Highway safety regulators say automaker's remedy for a fuel injector recall does not actually fix the problem.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a combined Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming service this summer.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
On the last day of the legislative session, state lawmakers approved one of the biggest investments in child welfare in years.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful" flame retardants.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
While closing day is quickly approaching, Copper Mountain is still squeezing the last snowy days out of its runs.
Highway safety regulators say automaker's remedy for a fuel injector recall does not actually fix the problem.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a combined Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming service this summer.
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.