College of Engineering
Dean Choi appointed to CEFIA
Gov. Dannel Malloy appointed Engineering Dean Mun Choi to the Board of Directors of the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA). The first full-scale clean energy finance authority, CEFIA will drive innovation and boost the use of environmentally sustainable energy in Connecticut.
September 21, 2011 | Eli Freund
Engineering Nuclear Subs
Touring the Naval Underwater Systems Ctr. as a senior, Jessie Modzelewski (CE ’79) was fascinated by a shock testing demonstration of a submarine component. Later, the graceful hull design and mission of Electric Boat’s Ohio class subs convinced him to join EB, where he specializes in stress analysis.
September 21, 2011 | Eli Freund
UTC Power Fuel Cell to Serve Depot Campus
In partnership with UTC Power, UConn will begin using a 400 kW fuel cell power plant to supply energy, heat, and cooling to buildings at the Depot campus in spring 2012. The project is part of UConn’s ongoing commitment to sustainable energy and a reduction of its carbon footprint. The system will provide clean, efficient and […]
September 21, 2011 | Eli Freund
Innovative Bridge Design
As a senior, Kim Danziger (CE ’75) designed a bridge based on an orthotropic deck design with trapezoidal ribs that originated in post-World War II Europe. Later, he applied the design when helping to expand and renovate the famed Golden Gate Bridge. Today, he builds green residential developments in Newtown.
September 21, 2011 | Eli Freund
Editor’s Corner
Dr. Nejat Olgac, professor of Mechanical Engineering, serves on the Editorial Boards of the International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems (2006-present), the Journal of Vibration and Control (2005-present), and the Bulletin of Applied Mechanics (2010-present).
September 20, 2011 | Eli Freund
Students to Discuss Innovative Ideas
On Thursday, September 15th, five UConn students will discuss their entrepreneurial journeys and the range of UConn resources that helped them transform their great ideas into commercial products and processes.
September 13, 2011 | Eli Freund
Kim Danziger: Lessons Underpin Successful Career
It's a common refrain among college students: "When will we ever have to use this in real life?" Kim Danziger (B.S. Civil Engineering, '75) is a prime example of a UConn graduate who applied his engineering lessons often and to great advantage across his career.
September 13, 2011 | Eli Freund
New Faculty Join UConn Engineering
The School of Engineering is pleased to welcome 10 new faculty members for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 terms. Each brings significant experience in areas of strategic importance.
September 13, 2011 | Eli Freund
Alumni Notes
Stay in touch with fellow UConn engineering alumni. Visit http://www.engr.uconn.edu/alumni/ and fill us in on your latest activities or learn what your college friends are doing nowadays! Some recent alumni news follows.
September 13, 2011 | Eli Freund