School of Engineering

New Horizons Series Launched: VIDEO
Professor emeritus Lee Langston takes you inside UConn’s state-of-the-art, green cogeneration facility, which provides heating, cooling and power to the University of C. . . read more

Early Intro to Engineering Set Course for Grad Student
Vincent Palumbo, a Ph.D. candidate in materials science and engineering at the University of Connecticut, has a special bond with the School of Engineering that first too. . . read more

Cities May be Trading Parking for People
When it comes to concentrated parking, the economic vitality and "livability" of urban centers may be compromised by too much of what many commuters consider a good thing. . . read more

New ChemE Laboratory Embraces Modernity
With finals just around the corner, the new chemical engineering laboratory has enjoyed a productive semester following its unveiling earlier this fall.. . . read more

Businesses Asked to Complete Tech Park Survey
The University of Connecticut Tech Park, to be located at the Storrs campus and online in 2015, will focus on developing additive manufacturing techniques that will help . . . read more

The Pocket Protector
"Over the meadows and through the palmettos to grandmother's condo we go! The GPS points the track to carry us back through the white and drifting snow." A holiday road. . . read more

Scholarship Reception: Save the Date!
Mark your calendars now to attend the School of Engineering's annual Awards Reception and Ceremony, to be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Jorgensen Center for the. . . read more

Entrepreneurs, Take Note: Competition to Award $25k Top Prize
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI) at UConn has announced the third annual university-wide business plan competition, open to all UConn stu. . . read more

Editor’s Corner
Editor's Corner profiles top journals edited by our faculty members. Today, we highlight the editorial contributions of Dr. Robert Gao, the Pratt & Whitney Endowed Chair. . . read more

Grants to Fund Tissue Regeneration Research
Dr. Mei Wei, a faculty member in the department of Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering and the Institute of Materials Science, has recently received two large . . . read more

Student News
Two Civil Engineering students have received generous scholarships from The MOLES, an association of professionals engaged in heavy construction based in Woodcliff Lake, . . . read more

Dallas Alumni Enjoy Bridge Tour and Reception
In mid-November, the Schools of Engineering and Business co-hosted an alumni reception at Le Meridien Dallas by the Galleria. The reception drew 60 UConn engineering and. . . read more

Alumni Notes
Stay in touch with fellow UConn engineering alumni. Visit http://www.engr.uconn.edu/alumni/ and fill us in on your latest activities or learn what your college friends ar. . . read more

Study Targets Pharmaceutical Drug Impacts on Rivers
It has become customary for millions of Americans to consume both prescription and over-the-counter drugs with regularity. Unfortunately, this habit comes with adverse e. . . read more

EPA Grant to Support EWB Work in Nicaragua
Dr. Marisa Chrysochoou, an assistant professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and two undergraduate members of the UConn chapter of Engineers Without Borders, rece. . . read more

BRIDGE: Preparing for Academic Success
The legacy of the School of Engineering's annual summer BRIDGE program, offered for accepted freshmen who are designated as underrepresented populations in engineering, i. . . read more

Materials Science Teams Score Honors
Three interdisciplinary teams won honors at the Materials Science & Technology 2011 conference for their photographic images of a variety of natural and manufactured phen. . . read more

ROTC Cadet Palmer Receives Meritorious Achievement Award
In September, Mechanical Engineering senior and ROTC Cadet Douglas Palmer was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for Meritorious Achievement.. . . read more

UConn’s smallTalk Top Pick at Preliminary Innovation Event
On October 20, a consortium of universities staged a first-ever multi-institutional student innovation poster competition on the campus of Central Connecticut State Unive. . . read more

Students Showcase Invention at National Conference
An Environmental Engineering senior design team has recently showcased their novel sensing device during the national conference of the Geological Society of America in M. . . read more

Texas Prairie Hides Remnants of Supercollider
In the early 1990's, 150 feet below ground in Waxahachie, Texas, the nation's top engineers collaborated on a project of enormous scale: the construction of a superconduc. . . read more

Center Recognizes Members of Transportation Community
On October 27, 2011, the CT Technology Transfer Center (T2 Center) held a ceremony to honor individuals in Connecticut's transportation community.. . . read more

Welcome from Dean Choi
In a new video, Dean of Engineering Mun Choi welcomes members of the engineering community and highlights some of the features that distinguish UConn Engineering as a top. . . read more

Editor’s Corner
Editor's Corner profiles top journals edited by our faculty members. Today, we highlight the editorial contributions of Dr. Amvrossios C. Bagtzoglou, Head of the Departm. . . read more

Students Capture Honors, Savor Learning Opportunities
Eleven undergraduate and graduate students from the Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering Department participated in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. . . read more

Alumni Notes
The Schools of Engineering and Business will hold an Alumni Reception in Dallas, TX on Tuesday, November 15th. Prior to the reception, at 3 p.m. 18 lucky alumni (the fir. . . read more

Engineering Ambassadors Visit Magnet School
On September 2nd, 10 UConn engineering students kicked-off the new school year with science and technology classes at CREC Two Rivers Magnet Middle School in East Hartfor. . . read more

Engineering Grad Students Making a Difference in Tech School Classrooms
Technical High School students across Connecticut enjoyed a unique opportunity to explore engineering principles, get involved in hands-on technical projects and competit. . . read more

Job Fair Signals Hiring on the Uptick
UConn engineering students came out in full force for this year’s annual career fair, held October 12th in UConn’s spacious Rome Ballroom.. . . read more

Honors for Drs. Epstein and Welti
Civil Engineering professor Howard Epstein, Ph.D., P.E. and alumnus Clarence Welti (B.S.'49, Ph.D. '71) P.E., received two of the nine Awards of Distinction presented by . . . read more

The Pocket Protector
A 'Stephen Hawking Moment' -- that’s what my longtime friend, über technical sales executive and UConn alumnus with bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering . . . read more

Koerner Family Grad Fellows Selected
Five engineering doctoral students who aspire to careers in an academic setting have been selected to receive Koerner Family Fellowships, which confer $10,000 to each.. . . read more

Alum Directs Emerging “Smart” Appliances
In the not-so-distant future, household appliances will have the ability to collectively manage their electricity usage through a communication network. At the forefront . . . read more

CTI Collaborates with DOT to Improve State’s Road Maintenance Operations
The Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI), working with the CT Department of Transportation, is collecting data in support of our state's efforts to make road maint. . . read more

10th Annual Technology Transfer Expo – Another Great Success!
On September 21st, the sun peeked out from a week's worth of clouds to shine on the 10th Annual Technology Transfer Expo in Storrs. The event, sponsored and coordinated . . . read more

Celebrate Student Innovation (VIDEO included)
On Thursday, October 20, a consortium of universities will come together for a singular Innovation Connection networking event highlighting, and rewarding, the accomplish. . . read more

Faculty News
Stay up to date with the latest School of Engineering faculty news and happenings!. . . read more

Engineering Awards – Please Nominate a Leader
Each year, the School of Engineering celebrates a number of distinguished alumni whose career achievements are exceptional in nature, and dedicated non-alumni who have ma. . . read more

Simplifying Production Methods in Chemotherapy Drugs
Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States were diagnosed with cancer in 2010, including 21,000 of Connecticut’s own citizens. Cancer is the second most comm. . . read more

The Pocket Protector
Welcome to the inaugural edition of a new emagination column, The Pocket Protector. Named for the formerly ubiquitous plastic sleeves designed to spare pocket shirts the. . . read more

New Program Prepares Students for Grad School
On September 2nd, over 150 engineering undergraduate students turned out to learn about exciting opportunities offered by graduate school. This seminar was the first in . . . read more

Alumnus Shapes Database Industry
UConn engineering alumnus D. Britton "Britt" Johnston (B.S. Computer Engineering, ’85) remains ahead of the curve when it comes to anticipating the future direction of . . . read more

Manos Anagnostou to Receive Award for Excellence in Research
Dr. Emmanouil (Manos) Anagnostou, professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Northeast Utilities Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering, will receiv. . . read more

Graduate Student Open House Planned
The School of Engineering invites interested prospective graduate students to attend an all-day open house on Saturday, October 29th. . . . read more

Timothy Fekete: Engineering Success
He entered college looking for a challenge. This year, he will be graduating from the University of Connecticut with a degree in mechanical engineering, professional inte. . . read more

UConn Team to Study Digestive Community in Termites
The bane of many a homeowner, the dreaded termites, may gain new respect as a source of clean energy. An interdisciplinary team of researchers at UConn and CalTech has wo. . . read more

Kim Danziger: Lessons Underpin Successful Career
It's a common refrain among college students: "When will we ever have to use this in real life?" Kim Danziger (B.S. Civil Engineering, '75) is a prime example of a UCon. . . read more

New Faculty Join UConn Engineering
The School of Engineering is pleased to welcome 10 new faculty members for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 terms. Each brings significant experience in areas of strategic i. . . read more

Alumni Notes
Stay in touch with fellow UConn engineering alumni. Visit http://www.engr.uconn.edu/alumni/ and fill us in on your latest activities or learn what your college friends ar. . . read more

Editor’s Corner
Editor’s Corner profiles top journals edited by our faculty members. Today, we highlight the editorial contributions of Dr. Nejat Olgac, professor of Mechanical Enginee. . . read more

Joule Fellows Sound Off: Video
The Joule Fellows program at UConn is an NSF-funded Research Experience for Teachers (RET) initiative that immerses middle and high school teachers in UConn engineering l. . . read more

UTC Power Fuel Cell to Serve UConn’s Depot Campus
In partnership with UTC Power, the University will begin using a fuel cell power plant to supply energy, heat, and cooling to buildings at the Depot campus in spring 2012. . . read more

Alumni Notes
We take great pride in the accomplishments of our diverse alumni, who continue to excel in their careers.. . . read more

Editor’s Corner
Editor's Corner profiles top journals edited by our faculty members. Today, we highlight the editorial contributions of Dr. Rajeev Bansal, Head of the Department of Elec. . . read more

The UConn Engineering “Brand”
In preparation for the 2011 holiday season, we're planning to offer a high quality, custom necktie. We've designed a number of patterns, in various motifs and colors, but. . . read more

High Speed Computation Aids Bone Regeneration Research
Approximately 33,000 U.S. soldiers have been injured in Afghanistan and Iraq since the start of the "war on terrorism" in 2001. Many have suffered severe injuries involv. . . read more

Kylene Perras Joins Engineering in Alumni Development Role
The School of Engineering is very pleased to welcome UConn alumna Kylene A. Perras ('01) as Program Director of Leadership Giving. In this capacity, she will work closely. . . read more

Team Awarded DOE Grant for Hydrogen Gas Turbine Research
A team of UConn researchers is one of just nine selected nationwide by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop advanced technologies that will lead to cleaner, mor. . . read more

Trailblazing Technological and Racial Frontiers: Tilton L. Hughes
Across his 40-plus year career, which immersed him in some of the world's most advanced technology companies, UConn engineering alumnus Tilton L. Hughes (B.S. Mechanical . . . read more

Professors Remembered: Taylor L. Booth
Dr. Taylor L. Booth (1933 - 1986) was a beloved teacher and mentor, a force nationally for computer education and the accreditation of computer science degree programs, a. . . read more

Alumnus Reflects on Career Spent with Submarines
Electric Boat submarine engineer and UConn alumnus Jessie Modzelewski was born and raised in Poland, also the birthplace of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, considered to be th. . . read more

Engineering Earlier Ovarian Cancer Detection
Electrical Engineering professor Quing Zhu and UConn Health Center (UCHC) physician-researcher professor Molly Brewer, DVM, MD have received a $1.63 million, five-year gr. . . read more

Faculty Honors & Awards
UConn's Center for Voting Technology Research (VoTeR Center) and the Office of the Secretary of the State of Connecticut jointly applied for and won a competitive 2010 Vo. . . read more

Students to Receive Intelligent Transportation Grants
Two teams involving Civil & Environmental Engineering students have been approved to proceed with research projects of interest to the Intelligent Transportation Society . . . read more

Alumni Notes
Please keep us up to date on your career activities and let your fellow alumni know what you've been doing. It's easy! Just fill out the brief online questionnaire on the. . . read more

Editor’s Corner
Editor's Corner is a new series in which we will profile top journals edited by our faculty members.. . . read more

More success for T2 Center’s Public Works Academy
The Connecticut Transportation Institute’s Technology Transfer Center (T2 Center) completed another successful session of the Connecticut Public Works Academy -- a prog. . . read more

Graduate Students Capture Honors, Enjoy Networking
Two graduate students in the Department of Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering (CMBE), were honored recently at the national level. . . . read more

D.E. Crow Innovation Prize Rewards Bright Ideas in Student Entrepreneurs
Today's engineering students need to prepare for a working world where innovation is a key component of success.. . . read more

The 2011 Pratt & Whitney Distinguished Lecture – Prof. Mike Dunn
What should a pilot do if confronted with a cloud of potentially deadly volcanic dust on a commercial flight filled with passengers? . . . read more

Pratt & Whitney Gift Supports Engineering Education
The School of Engineering has received a generous gift from jet engine giant Pratt & Whitney that will not only strengthen undergraduate and graduate education but comple. . . read more

Modeling Interactions between Climate and the Living System in W. Africa
The complex relationships between climate and the way in which humans shape and harness the land’s resources, and between natural vegetation and climate, are the subjec. . . read more

Five Elected to CASE
Five UConn engineering faculty were inducted into the prestigious Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) in May, during a gala event held at the Stepping . . . read more

UConn-Grasso Tech Partnership: Hands-On Engineering
During the 2010-2011 academic year, the UConn School of Engineering began a unique partnership with eight technical high schools throughout the state, including Ella T. G. . . read more

Young Inventors Showcase Ingenuity
On Saturday, May 14^th, UConn’s School of Engineering hosted the 28^th annual Connecticut Invention Convention in Gampel Pavilion. More than 600 stu. . . read more

UConn Hosts K-12 State Chess Championships
On May 21, 2011 a total of 36 students came to the UConn Storrs campus to compete in the Connecticut K-12 High School Chess Championships. This year fielded a diverse arr. . . read more

Heidi Douglas Joins UConn Engineering
We are pleased to announce that Heidi Seifert Douglas has joined the School of Engineering in the capacity of Director of Engineering Alumni Relations.. . . read more

Eli Dabora: UConn’s Combustion Pioneer
In response to the USSR's successful 1957 launch of the Sputnik space capsule into orbit around the Earth, a year later the U.S. established its own space program under t. . . read more

Investigating the Growth of Biofilms
UConn undergraduate Leonela Villegas and graduate researcher Jinzi Deng have been working together, combining their mutual interest in medical research with their chemica. . . read more

Network! The Innovation Connection
Don’t miss the next Innovation Connection networking event on Thursday, May 26, 2011.. . . read more

Center is Honored for Service to Public Works Community
The Connecticut Technology Transfer Center (T2 Center) was honored this week for their service to Connecticut's Public Works Community. . . . read more

Team to Sequence Poultry Viruses
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from UConn and Georgia State University received more than $400,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop com. . . read more

Environmental Engineering Student Wins Support for Nicaragua Project
In 2006, a scholarship fund was set up to honor Katie Bu, an Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management and Engineering student who had passed away.. . . read more

Alumni Notes
Stay in touch with fellow UConn engineering alumni. Visit http://www.engr.uconn.edu/alumni/ and fill us in on your latest activities or learn what your college friends ar. . . read more

Researchers Study Protozoa Migration
Two UConn students are investigating the possibility that protozoa, single-cell organisms, communicate among themselves via chemical signaling. Grant Bouchillon, a Ph.D.. . . read more

Class of 2011 Celebrated
In early May, the School of Engineering honored the achievements of over 435 undergraduate students and nearly 185 graduate students who were awarded their B.S., M.S. and. . . read more

Tech Park Plans Unveiled at Design Demo Day
On Friday, April 29th, the School of Engineering held its first all-school senior design demonstration day, uniting all of the graduating seniors and their projects under. . . read more

CPTV Films in Dr. Parnas’ Biodiesel Lab
Dr. Richard Parnas, director of the University's Biofuel Consortium, hosted a film crew from Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) in April. . . . read more

Commencement Details
The School of Engineering will hold commencement ceremonies for graduating undergraduates on Sunday, May 8 in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Graduate stud. . . read more

Fiondella Receives International Research Fellowship
Lance Fiondella, a doctoral candidate in Computer Science & Engineering advised by Dr. Swapna Gokhale, was awarded a fellowship to conduct network reliability research in. . . read more

Innovation Will Reduce Traffic Light Costs
Almost every day, we motorists find ourselves impatiently staring at a red light, hoping our collective concentration will turn it green.. . . read more

Alumna Leading Research in Smart Materials
UConn alumna Dr. Alison Flatau, who received her bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering in 1978, is today a well-respected and well-loved professor at the University o. . . read more

Consortium Launches IC Trust-Hub
A consortium of hardware security experts from the University of Connecticut, the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Rice University and the University of Cali. . . read more

Improving Climate Models Through Soil Microbe Research
University of Connecticut student researchers Andrea Kadilak and Emily Anderson are preparing to conduct an investigation that they hope will improve the accuracy of clim. . . read more

Entrepreneurship Gurus Engage Graduate Students
On April 8, three experts in innovation and entrepreneurship described different facets of the creative process and how technologies developed within the academic environ. . . read more

Alumni Voices: Riza Murteza (Mechanical Engineering ’53)
After leaving Storrs, armed with his B.S. degree in 1953, alumnus Riza Murteza built an exciting and highly accomplished career that began with designing precision ball b. . . read more

Elementary Outreach: UConn Chess Club Sparks Interest
UConn has had the good fortune of attracting a number of highly skilled and enthusiastic chess players. Through exemplary leadership, this enthusiasm has been channeled t. . . read more

Electrical Engineering Graduate Student Wins NSF Fellowship
UConn electrical engineering graduate student Adam Cywar recently received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.. . . read more

May 14: Showtime for Young Inventors
On Saturday, May 14, 2011, UConn will welcome more than 650 young inventors who aspire to be the next Thomas Edison (lightbulb) or Mary Anderson (windshield wipers).. . . read more

Materials Focus Gives Katie Czaja the Advantage
For some students, the impending date of graduation means inevitably facing an unstable job market and an uncertain economy. Kathryn "Katie" Czaja, however, is an excepti. . . read more

The Accidental Entrepreneur: Stephen Altschuler
Alumnus Stephen Altschuler (B.S., Electrical Engineering '54) became an "accidental" entrepreneur nearly four decades ago and has seen his firm, the Altek Company, grow b. . . read more

May Event: Driving Innovation Through University Resources
On May 25, 2011, UConn will host a special event for entrepreneurs, inventors, capital investors and other who are interested in technology commercialization and want to . . . read more

Dr. McCutcheon Receives Coveted Early Career Grants
Dr. Jeffrey McCutcheon has been awarded two grants in support of his research program, which involves the use of forward osmosis and membrane filters to remove contaminan. . . read more

You’re Invited! Engineering Design Day April 29
The University of Connecticut School of Engineering will hold its all-school Senior Design Demonstration Day on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 1-4 p.m. in Gampel Pavilion in. . . read more

Two REU Sites Added within School of Engineering
By Kat J. McAlpine Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) provides opportunities for undergraduates to participate. . . read more

Student Researchers Excel as University Scholars
The School of Engineering has long been a source of some of UConn's brightest undergraduate talent. This year the talent has been exceptionally luminous. . . . read more

Two UConn Engineering Faculty Selected Chair Professors
Dean of Engineering Mun Y. Choi of the University of Connecticut announced that two faculty members have been honored with distinguished chair faculty positions in the Sc. . . read more

Jackie Garofano a 2011 Connecticut Woman of Innovation
Doctoral candidate Jacquelynn McGuinness Garofano was selected one of just 10 Connecticut Technology Council 2011 Women of Innovation award recipients feted during a gala. . . read more

Environmental & Social Activism Lead to Udall Scholarship
An abiding desire to bring water security to impoverished communities across the globe, paired with an unflagging commitment to environmental conservation, earned UConn j. . . read more

Distinguished Alumni Speak of Career Highlights
On March 15th, two of UConn's 2011 Distinguished Engineers gave a special presentation to an audience of students, faculty and staff, on the subject of "Personal Accounts. . . read more

UConn Engineers Without Borders: Making a Difference
On February 24, about 30 people gathered at the Student Union to recognize and celebrate the important work performed in the last year by the UConn chapter of Engineers W. . . read more

Alumni Notes
Stay in touch with fellow UConn engineering alumni. Visit http://www.engr.uconn.edu/alumni/ and fill us in on your latest activities or learn what your college friends ar. . . read more

Dr. Sung: Aiming for 21st Century Fuels and Engines
It seems the United States' dependence on oil for energy is a factor in myriad pressing problems, from foreign conflicts and environmental disasters to climate change.. . . read more

Ilies Team Develops Cutting-edge VR System
Over the past two decades, industry and academia have been motivated to develop a practical virtual reality (VR) system for a variety of engineering, science, medical and. . . read more

Professor Leads Students in Microbial Research
"Engineering ought to be more widely recognized as a human service,” remarked Dr. Leslie Shor. “An engineering education provides you with the right tools to understa. . . read more

From Internment Camp to Campus: Japanese-American Graduates Show Gratitude
They came from the beet fields of Idaho, the machine shops of Chicago, and from the diners of Waterbury. Young Nisei--children of Japanese immigrants--freedfrom the deten. . . read more

From Engineering to Patent Judge
After graduating with an electrical engineering degree from UConn in 1993, Judge Jean R. Homere discovered by happenstance the field of patent law – a field that he bel. . . read more

T2 Center Announces Winners of the 2011 Connecticut Roadway Safety Poster Contest for Children
The Connecticut Technology Transfer Center, a unit of the Connecticut Transportation Institute at UConn, announced the winners of the 2011 Connecticut Roadway Safety Post. . . read more

CTI Develops Crash Data Repository for Connecticut’s Transportation Safety Professionals
Analysis of highway safety is probably the most data-intensive activity carried out by highway and transportation agencies and CTI is committed to providing a tool to hel. . . read more

School Honors Eleven
The School of Engineering celebrated the accomplishments of 11 alumni and friends during a gala awards banquet held on March 15, 2011.. . . read more

New Master's Degree Offers Innovation/Management Focus
The School of Engineering, in partnership with the School of Business, has launched the Master of Engineering degree with a concentration in Innovation and Management (ME. . . read more

A Strategic Plan for Brownfield Redevelopment in Connecticut
A team of researchers associated with the Center for Transportation and Livable Systems is developing a decision support system that will help Connecticut's local and sta. . . read more

Engineering Problem, Solved with UTC Support
Engineering students know first-hand that engineering applies scientific concepts as tools in the creation of new and better products and services.. . . read more

Students Work to Reduce Arsenic Poisoning in Bangladesh
In the 1970's, the World Health Organization (WHO) brought international attention to the microbial contamination of Bangladesh's ground water, which was a causal factor . . . read more

Student Snap: Zachary Morek
When Zachary Morek was ten years old, he had a habit of using his free time to experiment with the application codes on his sister's TI 83 calculator. Always interested i. . . read more

Dr. Maric: Advancing Low-Temp Fuel Cell Technology
In an effort to radically improve the stability and durability of fuel cells and batteries, Dr. Radenka Maric works tirelessly on her innovative manufacturing process tha. . . read more

Students Honored During Engineers Week
The School of Engineering celebrated its outstanding undergraduate and graduate students during a gala evening ceremony on February 22nd.. . . read more

CTI T2 Center Helps Transportation Professionals Become Effective Leaders
A comprehensive leadership training program aimed at producing great transportation leaders has been developed by The Connecticut Transportation Institute’s Techology T. . . read more

Two Named to National Academy of Engineering
Two members of the UConn engineering community have been elected to the 2011 class of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering: Drs. Cato T. Laurencin and James E. . . read more

Bollas Receives CAREER Award
With $400,000 in support from the National Science Foundation’s Early Career Development (CAREER) program, Dr. Georgios Bollas intends to develop comprehensive simulati. . . read more

Watch IBM's Watson Compete on Jeopardy!
On Wednesday, February 16, students, faculty and staff, and members of the general public are invited to watch IBM's powerful Watson supercomputer compete onJeopardy!. . . read more

Celebrating National Engineers Week 2011
The School of Engineering has planned an array of fun, inspiring and illuminating activities in celebration of National Engineers Week, which takes place February 20-26 t. . . read more

Faculty Receive Honors
Last fall, two engineering faculty members were honored by leading professional societies in their fields of expertise.. . . read more

Gao and Graduate Publish Wavelet Text
Dr. Robert Gao, the Pratt & Whitney Endowed Chair Professor in Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Ruqiang Yan, a UMass-Amherst alumnus previously advised by Dr. Gao who is n. . . read more

Mechanical Engineering Professor Investigates Sickle Cell Disease
Until recently, the pairing of molecular biology and mechanical engineering would have been viewed as highly unusual. But thanks to an explosion of imaging and simulation. . . read more

UConn Alumnus Works to Engineer Proteins
Alumnus Matthew DeLisa credits his UConn engineering professors with jump-starting his interest in chemical engineering and academic research.. . . read more

Student Snap: David Sidoti
At Ponaganset High School in North Scituate, Rhode Island, David Sidoti’s 10th grade geometry teacher took notice of his exceptional skill in mathematics.. . . read more

Student Snap: Sirjan Xhurxhi
UConn senior Sirjan Xhurxhi, who will graduate in May, is poised to begin a promising career at General Electric. He will participate in the company’s Edison Engineerin. . . read more

Team to Explore Oral Inflammation Resulting from Cancer Chemotherapy
Dr. Ranjan Srivastava, associate professor of Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering, is a co-investigator – with Dr. Patricia Diaz, a faculty member in the Ske. . . read more

Commencement 2011 to Feature Dr. Charles Vest
National Academy of Engineering (NAE) president Dr. Charles Vest will receive an honorary degree from UConn and deliver the keynote presentation during the School of Engi. . . read more