Author Archive
Alumni Voices: Riza Murteza (Mechanical Engineering ’53)
After leaving Storrs, armed with his B.S. degree in 1953, alumnus Riza Murteza built an exciting and highly accomplished career that began with designing precision ball bearings in Bristol, CT.
May 14: Showtime for Young Inventors
On Saturday, May 14, 2011, UConn will welcome more than 650 young inventors who aspire to be the next Thomas Edison (lightbulb) or Mary Anderson (windshield wipers).
Industry/Academic Network Event This Week!
UConn is sponsoring an Innovation Connection function from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Storrs campus, featuring a panel discussion on the topic of innovation followed by tours of the Chemistry Building and a networking event.
May Event: Driving Innovation Through University Resources
On May 25, 2011, UConn will host a special event for entrepreneurs, inventors, capital investors and other who are interested in technology commercialization and want to explore novel innovations emerging from the academic sector.
You’re Invited! Engineering Design Day April 29
The University of Connecticut School of Engineering will hold its all-school Senior Design Demonstration Day on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 1-4 p.m. in Gampel Pavilion in Storrs.
Automated Therapy: Gregory Breuer
Greg's project focuses on one of the most pervasive neurological disorders: autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is no cure for autism, so the development of techniques to assess and manage autism is of the upmost importance
Engineering Energy for the Future: Michael Ignatowich
Michael has been involved in alternative energy projects since first arriving on campus. As a freshman, he joined the UConn chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE).
Expanding Horizons: Christopher Lee
Chris is a biomedical engineering major who strives to become either a doctor or work in the biomedical industry. Yet, it is the field of chemistry that has inspired him to explore and complete complex scientific research.
Equality in Engineering: Britta Kunkemoeller
Britta has a goal to get a Ph.D. in engineering, focusing on biological and medical applications. She is also, however, deeply interested in equality in the sciences and figuring out what social cues make things the way they are.
Engineering for Life: Ethan Butler
Major: Chemical Engineering Ethan has felt the need to reach out to and help others throughout his college career. He is currently president of the UConn chapter of Engineers Without Borders and is an intern with the UConn Office of Environmental Policy. Thus, it was natural for him to extend this inclination for service to […]