Author Archive
Mechanical Engineering Professor Investigates Sickle Cell Disease
Until recently, the pairing of molecular biology and mechanical engineering would have been viewed as highly unusual. But thanks to an explosion of imaging and simulation techniques over the past few decades, there is an opportunity to view biology at the molecular and even nano-levels through the eyes of an engineer.
UConn Alumnus Works to Engineer Proteins
Alumnus Matthew DeLisa credits his UConn engineering professors with jump-starting his interest in chemical engineering and academic research.
Student Snap: David Sidoti
At Ponaganset High School in North Scituate, Rhode Island, David Sidoti’s 10th grade geometry teacher took notice of his exceptional skill in mathematics.
Student Snap: Sirjan Xhurxhi
UConn senior Sirjan Xhurxhi, who will graduate in May, is poised to begin a promising career at General Electric. He will participate in the company’s Edison Engineering Development Program, a prestigious opportunity for entry-level college graduates to combine job experience with graduate-level coursework.
Team to Explore Oral Inflammation Resulting from Cancer Chemotherapy
Dr. Ranjan Srivastava, associate professor of Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering, is a co-investigator – with Dr. Patricia Diaz, a faculty member in the Skeletal, Craniofacial and Oral Biology graduate program at the UConn Health Center (UCHC).
Commencement 2011 to Feature Dr. Charles Vest
National Academy of Engineering (NAE) president Dr. Charles Vest will receive an honorary degree from UConn and deliver the keynote presentation during the School of Engineering’s Sunday, May 8, 2011 commencement ceremonies at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs.
CEE Student Honored
Civil & Environmental Engineering graduate student Alexander Bernier, who is advised by Dr. Adam Zofka, was recently honored by the Transportation & Development Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Mechanical Engineering Senior Wins First Place in International Competition
"In particular, he demonstrated an ability to focus on the important portions of the problem, to go beyond what was asked of the project, and to provide physical explanations for his analysis."
Student Snap: Artur Ulatowski
Some of the best advice Artur Ulatowski has ever been given came from his technical-education teacher in high school.
Student Snap: Brian Helfer
It was his high school physics teacher who attracted him to engineering, and it was his hard work and dedication that led to his success at UConn.