Author Archive: Colin Poitras

• May 24, 2013 Recent Graduate Finds Early Writing Success In the two years since he graduated, Tim Stobierski has published a collection of poems, been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and been interviewed by NPR.
• May 21, 2013 UConn Researchers Develop Some of the World’s Smallest Metallic Nanorods The development could have a major technological impact in electronics, energy, and manufacturing.
• May 6, 2013 Class of 2013: Brunilda Ferraj, Future Social Worker Her childhood experiences as an immigrant are part of what has driven Brunilda Ferraj ’13 MSW to pursue a degree in social work.
• April 29, 2013 Transportation Safety Research Center Established at UConn A new transportation safety research center at UConn aims to improve roadway safety through research, technology, and community outreach.
• April 23, 2013 Airbus Donates Flap Assembly to UConn for Research and Training The aircraft manufacturer has donated an aircraft flap assembly worth more than $770,000 to the School of Engineering for use in labs and classes.
• April 17, 2013 Storrs Center Sustainability Praised by State Energy Commissioner DEEP Commissioner Dan Esty described the new Storrs Center as a model of smart growth development during a visit on Tuesday.
• April 5, 2013 Pratt & Whitney Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center Opens at UConn The new center is one of the most advanced additive manufacturing laboratories in the nation.
• March 12, 2013 Wal-Mart Partners with School of Pharmacy for Leadership Initiative The program is believed to mark the first time Wal-Mart has partnered with a major university for leadership development in pharmacy.
• February 19, 2013 UConn Alumnus Working to Restore Egyptian Economy Elmorsy E. Hegazy Ph.D. ’85 was recently appointed as Egypt’s Minister of Finance.
• February 13, 2013 UConn Engineers Train for New Business Creation A new graduate class is part of a wave of new programs and training offered by the School of Engineering to promote student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship.
• February 4, 2013 UConn Professor’s Patented Technique Key to New Solar Power Technology A novel fabrication technique developed by engineering professor Brian Willis could lead to a breakthrough that will vastly improve solar energy systems.