College of Engineering
Researchers Study Protozoa Migration
Two UConn students are investigating the possibility that protozoa, single-cell organisms, communicate among themselves via chemical signaling. Grant Bouchillon, a Ph.D. student in Environmental Engineering, joined up with undergraduate Chemical Engineering senior Kristina Gillick earlier this year to investigate this intriguing scenario.
Class of 2011 Celebrated
In early May, the School of Engineering honored the achievements of over 435 undergraduate students and nearly 185 graduate students who were awarded their B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees after years of long nights, countless problem sets, design challenges and joyful "aha" moments when difficult formulas suddenly gain meaning.
Tech Park Plans Unveiled at Design Demo Day
On Friday, April 29th, the School of Engineering held its first all-school senior design demonstration day, uniting all of the graduating seniors and their projects under one roof, in Gampel Pavilion at the Storrs campus.
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.