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Freshman Class Size Leaps 29%

On August 25, the School of Engineering will welcome a freshman class of nearly 500 students - over 100 more students than matriculated in fall 2007.. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

OTHER NEWS

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Alumni Among National Academies Members

The UConn School of Engineering has produced countless outstanding engineers during our century of engineering instruction. . . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Nano-scale Instrument Aids in Transfer of Genetic Material

Dr. Nejat Olgac, professor of Mechanical Engineering and head of UConn's Advanced Laboratory for Automation, Robotics & Manufacturing (ALARM), . . .« more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Engineering Expands Study Abroad Opportunities

The School of Engineering was recently approved for membership in the Global Engineering Education Exchange (Global E3)... . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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GEM Membership Improves Graduate Diversity Recruiting

The School of Engineering has joined the national GEM Consortium, a 140-plus member organization that seeks to foster greater diversity among post-graduate educational and workplace populations within the so-called STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines.. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Students Find Internships Rewarding

Most UConn engineering students engage in internships during their undergraduate years that enrich their education and provide unparalleled opportunities for real-world experience. We recently invited students to discuss their internships. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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UConn Engineering Graduate Students Pursue Cutting-Edge Research

Nearly 500 master's and doctoral students pursue graduate studies within the School of Engineering's five departments and 10 graduate programs. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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New Engineering Building to be Built

Dean of Engineering Mun Y. Choi announced that a new Engineering building will be constructed on the Storrs campus by 2013.. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Government-Industry-Academic Collaboration Improves Jet Engine Performance

Faculty from the Mechanical Engineering Department are conducting research that will improve flame stability in fighter jet afterburners, which are used to attain greater thrust during critical combat exchanges or during short-distance take-offs, such as those from an aircraft carrier... . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Droplet Flame Extinguishment in Microgravity (FLEX)

Dean of Engineering Mun Y. Choi is an investigator on a NASA grant aimed at examining the burning behavior of isolated fuel droplets under microgravity conditions... . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Melissa Jacques: Volunteerism, Leadership Lauded

The majority of engineering students engage in internships during their undergraduate years that enrich their education and provide unparalleled opportunities for real-world experience. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Clinical & Translational Medicine

Faculty members across the University, including 10 Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) faculty members and researchers from the UConn Health Center, are collaborating on a novel initiative aimed at transforming the manner in which clinical and translational science research is conducted worldwide. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Student Team to Help Power Plant Improve Performance

Three engineering students, overseen by Chemical Engineering professor Douglas Cooper, began a research study over the summer aimed at helping the UConn power plant attain greater performance efficiencies.. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Dr. Gebremichael Captures NASA Award

Dr. Mekonnen Gebremichael, assistant professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), was selected one of just 18 recipients nationwide to receive a NASA New Investigator Program (NIP) grant in Earth Sciences.. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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10 Faculty Approved for Tenure, Promotion

In April, Dean of Engineering Mun Y. Choi announced that the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees approved the tenure and promotion of 10 engineering. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Professors DeWolf and Jeffers Retiring

The School of Engineering will lose two of its most senior, esteemed faculty members in coming weeks, with the retirements of Civil & Environmental Engineering professor. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Dr. Javidi Receives Major Awards

Dr. Bahram Javidi, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, has been awarded two new major professional honors: the 2008 International Society for . . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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CIC Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday, May 3rd, when 550 students in grades K-8. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Andrew Lysaght Admitted to Prestigious Harvard-MIT Ph.D. Program

Andrew C. Lysaght (B.S. '06, M.S. '08), who completed his accelerated master's degree in Mechanical Engineering in May, will soon begin his Ph.D. studies. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Connecticut Kids Explore Energy Future

On April 14th, nearly 90 middle school students interrupted their spring vacations to visit the UConn campus and explore a . . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Summit on America's Energy Future

On March 13-14, 2008, the National Academies of Science & Engineering held a "Summit on America's Energy Future" in Washington, D.C. This. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Commencement 2008 Review

The School of Engineering congratulates its 450 graduating undergraduate and graduate students, who received their certificates during the May 10-11 weekend. On Saturday, May 10,. . . « more »
Date: Summer 2008

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Friday Event Visit Senior Design Demos!

Visitors are invited to view the senior design project demonstrations and presentations of graduating engineering seniors on Friday, May 2. The demos - which. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Alumni Profile: Michael P. Culmo

I am currently the Vice President of Transportation and Structures Engineering at CME Associates, Inc. (Woodstock, CT). I manage the East Hartford branch. I am. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Saturday Event Connecticut Invention Convention

Come to Storrs on Saturday (May 3) and be inspired! The Connecticut Invention Convention will celebrate its 10th year at the Gampel Pavilion in. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Congratulations and best of luck to our soon-to-be-graduates!

On Sunday, May 11, we will celebrate the successes of our 300 graduating seniors as they embark on their careers, new academic adventures. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Ali Langston: Millennium Scholar Sets Sights on Biomed

The summer following my freshman year, I interned with the Bridgeport Department of Health & Social Services. The department runs various programs. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Weiss to Receive 2008 SPE International Award

Polymers are found everywhere in the natural world, and engineering professor Bob Weiss has devoted his successful career . . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Engineers Without Borders Chapter Nets Official Designation

The UConn chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has gained official recognition from the national organization, clearing the way for the. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Three Faculty Elected to CASE

Three UConn engineering faculty members have been elected to membership in the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) in honor. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Seniors to Demo Design Challenges May 2

On Friday, May 2, senior engineering students will participate in the most high profile display of their design prowess: the Senior Design Expo. The demos will. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Young Inventors to Compete in Storrs

On Saturday, May 3, UConn will host more than 650 youthful inventors at Gampel Pavilion in a spring rite that demonstrates the power of an inventive mind to. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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April 4 Event
Girls to Explore Science/Engineering Careers

The challenge to attract more women into science and engineering careers lies at the heart of a special one-day workshop, Multiply Your Options (MYO), scheduled for Friday, April 4th at the UConn. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Engineering Tagged to Lead Transportation Security Research Network

On February 26, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the School of Engineering has been named the research lead among seven. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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SHPE to Host Regional Leadership Development Conference

The UConn chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) will host a Regional Leadership Development Conference at. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Alumni Profile: Paul Scott

I am now the lead engineer for the Mission Ship Control Trainer that we are building to support crew training for the USS Jimmy Carter. . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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Kiayias Puts Botnets in His Sights

Aggelos Kiayias, an assistant professor of Computer Science & Engineering, was awarded a two-year grant of more than $225,000 by the U.S. . . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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School Holds Nanotechnology Forum

The School of Engineering held its first Nanotechnology Research Forum on Wednesday, March 5th. Nearly 30 . . . « more »
Date: Spring 2008

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