College of Engineering
The Pocket Protector
A 'Stephen Hawking Moment' -- that’s what my longtime friend, über technical sales executive and UConn alumnus with bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and business called it.
October 27, 2011 | Eli Freund
Koerner Family Grad Fellows Selected
Five engineering doctoral students who aspire to careers in an academic setting have been selected to receive Koerner Family Fellowships, which confer $10,000 to each.
October 27, 2011 | Eli Freund
Alum Directs Emerging “Smart” Appliances
In the not-so-distant future, household appliances will have the ability to collectively manage their electricity usage through a communication network. At the forefront of this developing technology is UConn mechanical engineering alumnus Kevin Nolan ('89), who is vice president of technology for General Electric Appliances.
UConn Technical Workshop
Please join us for a 1 day Technical Workshop to sharpen your skills around High Performance Computing. Representatives from Hewlett-Packard and NVIDIA will be onsite to provide instructional lectures and technical breakout sessions to help UConn faculty, staff, and students gain valuable experience in the exciting field of High Performance Computing.
CTI Collaborates with DOT to Improve State’s Road Maintenance Operations
The Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI), working with the CT Department of Transportation, is collecting data in support of our state's efforts to make road maintenance operations more environmentally friendly
October 17, 2011 | Eli Freund
10th Annual Technology Transfer Expo – Another Great Success!
On September 21st, the sun peeked out from a week's worth of clouds to shine on the 10th Annual Technology Transfer Expo in Storrs. The event, sponsored and coordinated by CTI's Technology Transfer Center (T2 Center), gathered more than 400 participants.
October 11, 2011 | Eli Freund
Celebrate Student Innovation (VIDEO included)
On Thursday, October 20, a consortium of universities will come together for a singular Innovation Connection networking event highlighting, and rewarding, the accomplishments of student innovators.
October 5, 2011 | Michael Kirk
Faculty News
Stay up to date with the latest School of Engineering faculty news and happenings!
October 5, 2011 | Nan Cooper, School of Engineering
Engineering Awards – Please Nominate a Leader
Each year, the School of Engineering celebrates a number of distinguished alumni whose career achievements are exceptional in nature, and dedicated non-alumni who have made dramatic and enduring contributions to our School. Please nominate someone who deserves to be recognized! Those selected will be honored formally in the spring and inducted into the Academy of […]
October 5, 2011 | Eli Freund
Simplifying Production Methods in Chemotherapy Drugs
Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States were diagnosed with cancer in 2010, including 21,000 of Connecticut’s own citizens. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S., accounting for one in four deaths.
October 5, 2011 | Eli Freund