College of Engineering

Hurricane evacuation sign. (iStock Photo)

Preparing to Face a Hurricane

An engineering graduate student has developed a model that can help Connecticut use its storm shelters more efficiently – and also save money.

McNair Scholar Pursues Path to STEM Success

Ornella Tempo is among the first students to become a McNair Scholar at UConn, and she represent exactly the type of individuals the program is designed to attract.

Steel Bridge Club Headed To National Competition

The UConn Steel Bridge Club recently placed second in the American Society of Civil Engineers New England Regional Student Steel Bridge Competition.

2016 Academy of Distinguished Engineers Inductees

Each year, the School of Engineering honors exceptional engineering alumni and friends who have helped us in countless ways.

Engineering Student named Goldwater Scholar

Cameron Flower, an engineering junior, is one of two Goldwater Scholars at UConn this year.

Are U.S. States Prepared to Manage Water in a Changing Climate?

UConn Assistant Professor Christine Kirchhoff studied water allocation and planning in five states.

Steel Bridge Club Headed To National Competition

The UConn Steel Bridge Club recently placed second in the American Society of Civil Engineers New England Regional Student Steel Bridge Competition. Because of that second place finish, they’ll be traveling to the national competition at Brigham Young University on May 27 and 28.

Ornella Tempo '16 (ENG) in the lab at the Institute for Materials Science on April 25, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

McNair Scholars Pursue Path to STEM Success

Fourteen students will graduate this year from UConn’s program for low-income, first-generation, or under-represented college students hoping to pursue a Ph.D. in a STEM field.

John Ovian '17 (CLAS) in the lab. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Two UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious and competitive awards for students in the STEM fields.

Senior Design Demonstration Day Preview

Every year, engineering seniors spend the spring and fall semester at UConn designing senior projects, often working with industry partners. A partner will provide an engineering problem for a group of students with a particular interest to work on. Over 170 teams of seniors will present their work on April 29 at Gampel Pavilion- visitors are welcome to attend!