College of Engineering
UConn Mechanical Engineering Professor Chang Liu Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
His research could improve the efficiency and reliability of technologies ranging from aircraft and transportation systems to electronics cooling and data centers
July 13, 2026 | Sarah Redmond - College of Engineering
UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Has Audience with Pope Leo XIV
Sir Cato T. Laurencin presented the Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award Medal to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
July 10, 2026 | The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering
In Memoriam: Associate Professor Sung Yeul Park
Colleagues and students remember him as a caring mentor who gave generously of his time, supported student projects, and took pride in seeing students grow as engineers and researchers.
July 8, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
Two From UConn Named Fulbright U.S. Student Program Finalists
The program provides grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world
July 7, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
From Detection to Measurement: NIH Funds UConn Research to Expand CRISPR’s Diagnostic Potential
Liu has received a prestigious grant to develop a next-generation diagnostic platform capable of accurately measuring cancer-related biomarkers in blood samples
July 1, 2026 | Sarah Redmond - College of Engineering
New Molecular Monitoring Offers Scientists a ‘Live Video’ Look at Cells
‘This approach allows us to collect molecular information from precise locations while minimizing disruption to the tissue, making it possible to monitor biological processes as they occur'
June 30, 2026 | Claire Galvin
Working For a Resilient Future for All
The newly redesigned Institute of the Environment and Energy delivers sociotechnical approaches to environmental and energy sustainability, environmental health, and ecosystem restoration while empowering communities, governments, learners, and businesses
June 29, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
A Soft Sensor for Knees Under Pressure
Finding the right amount of movement for people rehabbing from knee injuries
June 29, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
Advancing Drone and Robotics Research
UConn College of Engineering boasts state-of-the-art research capacity and top-tier talent
June 23, 2026 | Mac Murray
A Career Powered by Curiosity: Jasna Jankovic’s Path from Industry to Academia
From industry scientist to award-winning educator and researcher, Jasna Jankovic has built a career at the intersection of materials science, clean energy, and innovation
June 18, 2026 | Sarah Redmond - College of Engineering