College of Engineering
CPTV Films in Dr. Parnas’ Biodiesel Lab
Dr. Richard Parnas, director of the University's Biofuel Consortium, hosted a film crew from Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) in April.
Commencement Details
The School of Engineering will hold commencement ceremonies for graduating undergraduates on Sunday, May 8 in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Graduate students will celebrate commencement on Saturday, May 8.
Entrepreneurship Gurus Engage Graduate Students
On April 8, three experts in innovation and entrepreneurship described different facets of the creative process and how technologies developed within the academic environment can be transformed into commercially successful products and processes.
Alumni Voices: Riza Murteza (Mechanical Engineering ’53)
After leaving Storrs, armed with his B.S. degree in 1953, alumnus Riza Murteza built an exciting and highly accomplished career that began with designing precision ball bearings in Bristol, CT.
May 14: Showtime for Young Inventors
On Saturday, May 14, 2011, UConn will welcome more than 650 young inventors who aspire to be the next Thomas Edison (lightbulb) or Mary Anderson (windshield wipers).
Industry/Academic Network Event This Week!
UConn is sponsoring an Innovation Connection function from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Storrs campus, featuring a panel discussion on the topic of innovation followed by tours of the Chemistry Building and a networking event.
May Event: Driving Innovation Through University Resources
On May 25, 2011, UConn will host a special event for entrepreneurs, inventors, capital investors and other who are interested in technology commercialization and want to explore novel innovations emerging from the academic sector.
You’re Invited! Engineering Design Day April 29
The University of Connecticut School of Engineering will hold its all-school Senior Design Demonstration Day on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 1-4 p.m. in Gampel Pavilion in Storrs.
Automated Therapy: Gregory Breuer
Greg's project focuses on one of the most pervasive neurological disorders: autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is no cure for autism, so the development of techniques to assess and manage autism is of the upmost importance
Engineering Energy for the Future: Michael Ignatowich
Michael has been involved in alternative energy projects since first arriving on campus. As a freshman, he joined the UConn chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE).