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University Scholars Tackle Environmental and Energy Challenges Through Advanced Research
The University Scholar Program supports high-achieving undergraduates as they pursue sustained, faculty-mentored research projects that often span multiple years
UConn Engineering Selected to Receive $3M in Federal Funding for Wastewater Research
This fund is part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Program to eliminate waste of essential minerals and increase domestic resiliency
Fourth-Annual Separations Workshop Connects Students, Industry, and Researchers
The two-day event featured 14 presenters, a keynote lecture, career panels, student poster session, startup pitch competition, and more.
Getting Connected: Engineers Learn From Alumni Experience
At the event, undergraduate students asked professional alumni for their advice on entering the workforce after graduation
UConn and Eversource Present Clean Energy and Sustainability Innovation Program Award
The CESIP challenge brought together student teams from across disciplines to develop forward-thinking solutions to pressing energy and environmental challenges
UConn Engineering Researchers Reducing Wave Radiation
Beyond reducing the negative impact of EM wave radiation to the human population, this research may aid the Air Force by opening up research opportunities for lightweight radar-absorbing material for aircraft and naval vessels
Materials Science and Engineering Department Leaders Transition
Avinash Dongare has been selected as the interim department head, taking the reins from Bryan Huey
Astitha and Beykal Granted Eversource Energy Professor Positions
The professorships are in recognition of exceptional scholarly achievements of young faculty who exemplify excellence, being at the top of their area of research
Kay Wille Appointed as UConn School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Director
Wille will transition from interim director to formal director in August 2025.
Liang Zhang Appointed as New Electrical and Computer Engineering Head
Zhang builds on 10+ years within the ECE department as professor and director.