Ten UConn faculty members have been inducted into the prestigious Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
By: Eli Freund, Editorial Communications Manager, UConn School of Engineering
Ten University of Connecticut faculty were announced as inductees into the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering for 2020, including UConn President Thomas C. Katsouleas.
CASE, which was chartered by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1976, provides expert guidance to the state of Connecticut and promotes the application of science and technology towards issues of economic well-being and human welfare, according to its website.
This year, CASE elected 36 new fellows, drawn from both industry and academia. Election to the Academy is based on the applicant’s scientific and engineering distinction, achieved through significant contributions in the form of publications, patents, outstanding leadership, and other factors.
This year, the inductees from UConn were:
New inductees are scheduled to be honored at the Academy’s 45th Annual Meeting and Dinner on May 26, taking place on the Storrs campus. For more information on CASE, please click here.