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Student Snap: Zachary Morek
When Zachary Morek was ten years old, he had a habit of using his free time to experiment with the application codes on his sister's TI 83 calculator. Always interested in computing devices, in high school he made sure to sign up for computer science courses.
Dr. Maric: Advancing Low-Temp Fuel Cell Technology
In an effort to radically improve the stability and durability of fuel cells and batteries, Dr. Radenka Maric works tirelessly on her innovative manufacturing process that will redefine the development and cost potential for battery cells nationwide.
Students Honored During Engineers Week
The School of Engineering celebrated its outstanding undergraduate and graduate students during a gala evening ceremony on February 22nd.
CTI T2 Center Helps Transportation Professionals Become Effective Leaders
A comprehensive leadership training program aimed at producing great transportation leaders has been developed by The Connecticut Transportation Institute’s Techology Transfer Center (T2 Center).
Two Named to National Academy of Engineering
Two members of the UConn engineering community have been elected to the 2011 class of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering: Drs. Cato T. Laurencin and James E. Barger (M.S. UConn, Mechanical Engineering '60).
Bollas Receives CAREER Award
With $400,000 in support from the National Science Foundation’s Early Career Development (CAREER) program, Dr. Georgios Bollas intends to develop comprehensive simulation models that will improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of processes that convert fossil fuels into usable power while capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) byproducts.
Watch IBM's Watson Compete on Jeopardy!
On Wednesday, February 16, students, faculty and staff, and members of the general public are invited to watch IBM's powerful Watson supercomputer compete onJeopardy!
Celebrating National Engineers Week 2011
The School of Engineering has planned an array of fun, inspiring and illuminating activities in celebration of National Engineers Week, which takes place February 20-26 this year. For full details, please consult the calendar appearing on our website at www.engr.uconn.edu.
Faculty Receive Honors
Last fall, two engineering faculty members were honored by leading professional societies in their fields of expertise.
Gao and Graduate Publish Wavelet Text
Dr. Robert Gao, the Pratt & Whitney Endowed Chair Professor in Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Ruqiang Yan, a UMass-Amherst alumnus previously advised by Dr. Gao who is now a professor at the Southeast University in Chin, authored a new book titled Wavelets: Theory and Applications for Manufacturing.