College of Engineering
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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.
Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.
NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio to Receive Honorary Degree
Mastracchio and seven other distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees during Commencement ceremonies in May.
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 […]
2014 Scholarship Awards Event: Change in Date
The School of Engineering’s annual scholarship awards event will take place early in the Fall 2014 semester, rather than the traditional spring semester date. The change to a fall event will enable more of our many generous donors and the exceptional students receiving scholarships to attend the event. Look for details in upcoming issues of Momentum!
Space Station astronauts talk with ABC News
International Space Station astronauts Mike Hopkins and Rick Mastracchio of NASA talked with the ABC News Digital On-Line Network about life and research in space during an in-flight interview Feb. 19
Credit Card Data Theft: Stopping the Hackers
In response to a massive security breach that threatened the personal and financial data of nearly one third of U.S. adults last year, retail giant Target is investing more than $100 million to prevent similar thefts by implementing advanced chip-based credit card technology at its point-of-sale terminals.
Student Spotlight: MSE Undergraduate Doug Hendrix
A scanning electron microscope image of a 45 rpm vinyl record from Doug’s project in MSE 3056 investigating the storage density of analog vs. digital media.