Chemical Engineering Professors to Study Artificial Antibodies

Two faculty members in the Department of Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering, Yong Wang and Lei Zhu, landed a $450,000 grant to develop artificial antibodies capable of locating and destroying tumors. « more »
Date: Fall 2007

SPIE President Visits UConn

Engineers are dedicated. Perhaps so much so that we often find ourselves easily frustrated with the prospect of making little (or even no) progress despite many restless hours of work, inching along toward a seemingly unreachable goal. « more »
Date: Fall 2007

Alumni Reception Marks Year's End

More than 75 UConn engineering alumni and faculty members celebrated the year's successes during a gala reception held at The Bushnell on the evening of December 6. « more »
Date: Fall 2007

From Bridges to Band Gigs: Ethan Cote

Much attention has focused in recent years on the connection between music and mathematics. It remains to be seen whether studies will ultimately demonstrate a . . . « more »
Date: Fall 2007

IEEE Honors Three Engineering Faculty

Three engineering faculty members have been selected by IEEE to receive prestigious 2008 honors: Drs. Yaakov Bar-Shalom and Bahram Javidi, both of the department . . . « more »
Date: Fall 2007

Distinguished Lecturers to Present Energy Vision

The School of Engineering is pleased to announce a Distinguished Lecture Series, Challenges for a New Energy Frontier. « more »
Date: Fall 2007

Engineering Career Fair a Hit

On October 17, more than 50 employers from throughout the region came to campus for the 2nd Annual Engineering Career Fair. The event . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Engineering Programs Undergo Accreditation Review

In October, following two years of preparation and extensive reporting, the School hosted evaluators from the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET), who reviewed 11 . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Nominate an Alum to the Academy of Distinguished Engineers

The School of Engineering invites nominations for the University of Connecticut Academy of Distinguished Engineers and the Distinguished . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Engineering Legacy Kathleen Mayer Second in a Series

Senior electrical engineering (May '08) student Kathleen Mayer decided at a very young age that she wanted to be an engineer. Kathleen's . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Ethiopian Hydrologic Studies Excite Multi-Institutional Student Team

A team of nine undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and Ethiopia spent the summer intensively studying the hydrology of a key Ethiopian. . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Engineering Announces Chess Match, $14K in Scholarships

Studies suggest that students who engage in chess play hone their creative, concentration, critical thinking and reasoning skills - all characteristics . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Student Leader Matt Shapiro a Study in Balance

Computer Science & Engineering major Matthew R. Shapiro, recipient of many academic awards and an Honors Scholar, will graduate in December with . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Alumnus Bernie Berson ('57) Takes Reins at NSPE

Bernard R. Berson, P.E., who earned his B.S. in civil engineering at UConn in 1957, was installed as president of the National Society of . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

UConn Team to Develop Electronic Explosives Sniffer

Dogs, pigs - even dolphins - have been trained to sniff out different agents, from illicit drugs and rare truffles to explosives. The exquisite sensitivity of . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Engineering Launches Eminent Faculty Initiative in Sustainable Energy

During a joint press conference on September 18th, held at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, the University of Connecticut formally unveiled an ambitious . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

School Seeks New Director for Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center

Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Education Mehdi Anwar announced that the School of Engineering has launched a search . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

FuelCell Energy Celebrates Successful Demo at Fuel Cell Center

Danbury-based FuelCell Energy (FCE) hosted a celebratory summit at the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center (CGFCC) on Thursday, September 6th . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Alumni-Led Company a Profile in Excellence

A small high-tech company co-founded by two UConn engineering alumni, Phonon Corporation of Simsbury, has carved out a niche as one of the leading military surface acoustic wave - or SAW . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

School Welcomes New Faculty

Seven new faculty members joined the School of Engineering and commenced their academic duties at the start of the fall '07 term. The new . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Engineering Welcomes New Academic Advisor

The School of Engineering is pleased to welcome a new Director of Advising, A. Brian Schwarz, who joined the School in August following the . . .« more »
Date: Fall 2007

Fuel Cell Research Attracted Ph.D. Student Kyle Grew

Graduate student Kyle Grew, a native of the farm belt state of Ohio, came to UConn in 2005 to pursue his doctoral studies after earning his. . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

MacKay Research Examines Impact of Antibiotics in Environment

Research conducted by associate professor Allison MacKay (Civil & Environmental Engineering) is aimed at helping scientists better understand. . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Raytheon Partners with UConn for Advanced Materials

A team of engineering faculty members received a $1.47 million subcontract from defense giant Raytheon Company to assist in the development of. . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Connecticut Bridges Safer Thanks to DeWolf

In the wake of the Minneapolis bridge collapse, which sent cars and trucks plummeting 60 feet into the Mississippi River during the evening rush. . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Provost Names Choi as Dean of Engineering

The School of Engineering is delighted to welcome Dr. Mun Choi as Dean, effective January 2008. UConn Provost Dr. Peter Nicholls . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Bar-Shalom Research to Aid Defense

Dr. Yaakov Bar-Shalom, Marianne E. Klewin Professor in Engineering and a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Electrical & Computer . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

UConn Demonstrates Continuous Biodiesel Production

Faculty and students associated with the multidisciplinary Biofuel Consortium at the University of Connecticut staged a technological first for . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

BRIDGE Program Leverages Freshman Year

Forty teenagers have willingly committed five precious summer weeks to beginning their engineering studies on the UConn campus as part . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Six Engineering Faculty Elected to CASE

Six engineering faculty members have been elected to membership in the Connecticut Academy of . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

School Awards 210 Bachelor's Degrees

On the afternoon of Sunday, May 6th, 210 engineering seniors and their families participated in commencement exercises in . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Thanks to Alumni & Friends

The School of Engineering wishes to thank alumni and friends for generously supporting the School during the last year, through . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Seniors Flex Their Design Muscles

One of the significant challenges engineering students face during their undergraduate years is also one of the most exciting and valuable . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Student Profile: Kolawole Ladoja

A childhood lesson instilled at his father's knee led senior computer engineering major (Dec. '07) Kolawole Ladoja to decide at an early . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

da Vinci Project Places Teachers in the Classroom

Engineering is a seldom-taught discipline in most secondary school systems nationwide. Yet engineering incorporates many of the core science. . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Bright Ideas Shine at Invention Convention

How do educators foster creative problem solving skills among school-age children? It's one of the more difficult challenges . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Faculty Win Navy Young Investigator Awards

Two engineering faculty have captured competitive Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program (YIP) awards to carry . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Career Fair Highlights Demand for Civil Engineers

On March 27, the University of Connecticut chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) hosted its annual career fair in the Lewis B. . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Profile: Anizka Garcia

A passion for volunteerism, combined with a strong interest in building construction and an impressive scholarship opportunity, led senior Civil. . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Opportunities Excite Female Students

On Friday, April 13, just over 150 female eighth-graders convened at the UConn Storrs campus for a "lucky" one-day Multiply Your Options (MYO) . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Balla Wins SRK Fellowship

Sudha Balla, a doctoral candidate in the Computer Science & Engineering department, has won a prestigious Sallie Rosen Kaplan (SRK) Fellowship for . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Distinguished Alumni, Friends and Scholars Recognized

The School of Engineering honored six outstanding individuals with special recognitions during the annual banquet and awards ceremony April 17th. Five . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

2007 Science Bowl: Wit vs. Weather

The School of Engineering will reprise its role as host and organizer of the 2007 Northeast Regional Science Bowl (NRSB) for high school students. The. . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Northeast Regional Steel Bridge Competition

The UConn Steel Bridge team hosted and competed in the 2007 Northeast Regional Steel Bridge Competition in Storrs on March 17, 2007. In spite . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Student Profile: Colette Opsahl

Student Profile: Colette Opsahl « more »
Date: Spring 2007

Ilies Captures NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Horea Ilies, assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering, was named a National Science Foundation Early Career Development. . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

UConn Engineering Hosts Northeast Regional Science Bowl

The School of Engineering will reprise its role as host and organizer of the 2007 Northeast Regional Science Bowl (NRSB) for high school. . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Intramural Sports a Home Run for Kyle Crosby

Graduating senior Kyle Crosby carves out time in his busy academic schedule to compete on intramural basketball and softball teams during the. . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Dr. C. Barry Carter to Head Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering Department

Interim Dean Erling Smith announced last week that Dr. C. Barry Carter will join the Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering (CMBE) Department. . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Record-Setting Number of CAREER Awards in CSE Department

Four faculty members in the Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Department have garnered coveted National . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Student Profile: Katherine "Kade" Etter

Biomedical Engineering student Katherine "Kade" Etter (Spring '08) is sharpening her mastery of juggling, a . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Steel Bridge Team Ready for March Competition

The UConn Steel Bridge team, which will both host and compete in the 2007 Northeast Regional Steel Bridge Competition in Storrs, has. . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

25th Engineering Banquet to Honor Top Alumni and Students

Outstanding alumni and student scholars will be feted during the School of Engineering's annual Banquet . . .« more »
Date: Spring 2007

Women Faculty Named 2007 Women of Innovation

The Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) named Drs. Mei Wei and Quing Zhu two of nine 2007 Women of Innovation award recipients. Dr. Wei . . .« more »
Date: Winter 2007

School of Engineering Formal

School of Engineering Present: 2007 Formal « more »
Date: Spring 2007

Douglas Family Establishes Scholarship

University of Connecticut alumni Joel S. and Heidi (Seifert) Douglas have established a scholarship for freshman engineering students. . . « more »
Date: Winter 2007

Lauren Vitti Hones Leadership Skills within Engineering Sorority

While pursuing a challenging Engineering Physics/Materials Science major, fourth-year student Lauren Vitti still carves out time for her sorority. . . « more »
Date: Winter 2007

Engineering Alumni Web Pages Expanded

Visitors to our website will notice that we've upgraded the alumni pages to include more news options, an exciting new format for alumni. . . « more »
Date: Winter 2007

Chandy Lands $538K Grant

Dr. John Chandy, assistant professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, was awarded a three-year. . . « more »
Date: Winter 2007

Shaw Provides Leadership to Department in Transition

In August, Professor Montgomery Shaw was appointed Interim Head of the Department of Chemical, Materials. . . « more »
Date: Winter 2007

Shidler Family Establishes Scholarship

Alumnus Douglas Shidler (B.S. Electrical Engineering, '83) and his wife, Trish Shidler, have pledged funds to establish . . .« more »
Date: Winter 2007

State Launches Loan Reimbursement for New Engineering Grads Working in Connecticut

The Connecticut General Assembly announced a new loan reimbursement program, the Connecticut . . . « more »
Date: Winter 2007

Chris Wall: Mixing Fun with Academic Challenges

Christopher Wall, a senior in Civil & Environmental Engineering, is proud of the fact that he has been actively . . . « more »
Date: Winter 2007

Student Profile: Michael Smith

The campus diversity and strong curriculum were deciding factors in Michael Smith's decision to choose UConn for his university experience. The . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Quing Zhu Awarded $1.36 Million NIH Grant

Dr. Quing Zhu, associate professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, has garnered a four-year, $1.36 million grant from . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Engineering 2000: Engaging HS Students

This week, more than 90 rising high school juniors and seniors are on campus for a one-week residential summer program, Engineering . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Enderle Receives ASEE Merryfield Award

Dr. John D. Enderle, professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and director of the Biomedical Engineering program, will receive . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Parnas Named an Environmental Leader

Richard Parnas, associate professor and director of the Chemical Engineering program, and member of the Polymer Program in the . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

Student Profile: Andrea Ryan

What motivated soon-to-be senior Andrea Ryan, an Iowa native and valedictorian of her Bettendorf High School class, to pursue her engineering . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007

UConn Honors Engineering Alumnus John Krenicki

School of Engineering alumnus John Krenicki, Jr. (B.S.E. Mechanical Eng. '84) was presented an honorary Doctor of Science degree from t . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2007