College of Engineering
Team to Explore Oral Inflammation Resulting from Cancer Chemotherapy
Dr. Ranjan Srivastava, associate professor of Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering, is a co-investigator – with Dr. Patricia Diaz, a faculty member in the Skeletal, Craniofacial and Oral Biology graduate program at the UConn Health Center (UCHC).
Commencement 2011 to Feature Dr. Charles Vest
National Academy of Engineering (NAE) president Dr. Charles Vest will receive an honorary degree from UConn and deliver the keynote presentation during the School of Engineering’s Sunday, May 8, 2011 commencement ceremonies at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs.
CEE Student Honored
Civil & Environmental Engineering graduate student Alexander Bernier, who is advised by Dr. Adam Zofka, was recently honored by the Transportation & Development Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Mechanical Engineering Senior Wins First Place in International Competition
"In particular, he demonstrated an ability to focus on the important portions of the problem, to go beyond what was asked of the project, and to provide physical explanations for his analysis."
Student Snap: Artur Ulatowski
Some of the best advice Artur Ulatowski has ever been given came from his technical-education teacher in high school.
Student Snap: Brian Helfer
It was his high school physics teacher who attracted him to engineering, and it was his hard work and dedication that led to his success at UConn.
Student Snap: Gustavo K. Contreras
Gustavo Contreras has one piece of advice for prospective engineers: “Don’t be afraid to try something, even if you aren’t sure you’re going to like it.” Hewing to this advice, Gustavo started life at UConn on a Biomedical Engineering path, which eventually led him to his current double major in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
Seminars Prepare Graduate Students for Professional Careers
In a seminar on presentation techniques, Dr. Carolyn Lin of the Department of Communication Sciences described how one can give an informative yet engaging lecture.
Initiative Supports Unique Collaboration
A new program leverages the resources -- and resourcefulness -- of private enterprise, State agencies, and the University of Connecticut to jump-start new technologies while offering students an unmatched opportunity for hands-on learning.
Student Snap: Joanne Burnham
When her strong math and science skills were revealed during her high school chemistry class, Joanne Burnham set her sights on a degree in electrical engineering.