College of Engineering

Our Safety Town for Children

On Sunday, March 23, Stamford Girl Scouts held its annual Family Partnership Fundraiser, and back by popular demand, we hosted our Powder Puff Derby at the Italian Center.

Student Spotlight: MSE Undergraduate Gabrielle Charno

Balancing rigorous academic work and an involved extracurricular life can be a difficult task for any college student. Excelling under these circumstances is an even rarer find.

UConn hosts 2014 Northeast Regional AIChE Conference

The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering was the proud host of the 2014 Northeast Student Regional Conference for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers on April 4-5, 2014.

UConn, Comcast Launch Center for Security Innovation

UConn, home to the nation’s foremost center on hardware security, and Comcast today announced the establishment of a new Center of Excellence for Security Innovation (CSI) on the University's main campus in Storrs.

An aerial view of the UConn Storrs campus as it snows

Video: UConn Engineering Ambassadors Hovercraft

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GE + UConn: Research Recipe for Success

Start with a tough engineering challenge, add in a healthy dose of curious and talented graduate students, then mix well with the new UConn Technology Park and industry-supported grant programs and you‘ll have all of the ingredients required for accelerated, collaborative discovery.

Goldwater scholars Pat Lenehan '15 (CLAS), left, Peter Larson '15 (CANR) and Michael Cantara '16 (ENG) on March 24, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Astronaut Rick Mastracchio participates in a 5-hour, 28-minute spacewalk, as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. (Photo/NASA)

NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio to Receive Honorary Degree

Mastracchio and seven other distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees during Commencement ceremonies in May.

An aerial view of the UConn Storrs campus as it snows

EAGLES: Engineers As Global Leaders for Energy Sustainability

Are you interested in earning 2 Master’s degrees in only 2 years? Would you like to spend a year studying in Italy and Spain at two prestigious European universities? Consider participating in EAGLES—a transatlantic graduate program that will give you an international perspective on energy sustainability issues. For more information or to apply, please visit  www.engr.uconn.edu/eagles […]

UConn Extension 4-H Program In Litchfield County Visits The Center For Clean Energy Engineering

On February 9th a 56 members, leaders, and family members from the UConn Extension 4-H Program in Litchfield County visited the Center for Clean Energy Engineering to learn about energy, sustainability issues with fossil fuels, and the basics of clean, renewable energy. Presentations on clean and sustainable energy, lab demos on fuel cell technology and polymers, and a tour of […]