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College of Engineering

Engineering Centennial Update

Join us for the all alumni reception on April 29!

February 29, 2016 | Eli Freund - School of Engineering

What’s at Stake for Apple in iPhone Legal Case

UConn Professor and Comcast Center co-director Laurent Michel discusses cyber security and the IPhone case.

February 26, 2016 | Richard Veilleux

Researchers Develop New Sensor to Detect Deadly Chemicals

A team of researchers at UConn, in collaboration with a Chongqing University professor, has developed a sensitive and affordable sensor that can detect organophosphates, which are used in pesticides and chemical weapons.

February 24, 2016 | Eli Freund - School of Engineering

The prism sculpture in front of the Castleman Building.

Video of the Petit Family Foundation Gift

The Petit Family Foundation generously supported a UConn program that allows middle school girls to interact with undergraduate women and young professionals in STEM careers.

February 24, 2016 | Eli Freund - School of Engineering

Aaron Gladstein on Staying Balanced

From marching on the UConn turf to community work in Israel, material science and engineering junior Aaron Gladstein stays busy.

February 24, 2016 | Eli Freund - School of Engineering

Entering a passcode on an iPhone running iOS9. (iStock Photo)

What’s at Stake for Apple in iPhone Legal Case

A UConn cybersecurity expert explains why Apple is resisting the court order to crack open a mass shooter's iPhone.

February 24, 2016 | Colin Poitras - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

Yu Lei, associate professor of chemical & biomolecular engineering, left, and graduate students Qiuchen Dong and Xiaoyu Ma connect a toxic chemical sensor to a cable in a lab at the United Technologies Engineering Building on Feb. 2, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Researchers Develop New Sensor to Detect Deadly Chemicals

The new technology offers a highly sensitive and affordable way to detect chemical compounds used in pesticides and toxic nerve agents.

February 23, 2016 | Elaina Hancock

Research & Discovery

Castleman Building lit up at night under a dark sky.

Engineers Week!

February 21-27, 2016 marks Engineers Week. Take this time to step back and consider the amazing things engineers do for our society, and to watch the video below that highlights some of the impressive things going on at UConn Engineering.

February 22, 2016 |

Stanley Black and Decker donates to School of Engineering’s Bridge Program

Stanley Black & Decker Gift Gives Academic Support to Low-Income UConn Engineering Students.

February 22, 2016 | Josh Garvey - School of Engineering

Glastonbury Eighth Graders Pour It On During Concrete Day At UConn

Eighth-graders from Glastonbury spent a day exploring concrete engineering at UConn’s Storrs campus on February 2, 2016.

February 19, 2016 | Jessica Tommaselli

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