College of Engineering
Altruistic Engineer
Students pursue engineering for a host of reasons; for senior Lindsey Fink (Chemical Engineering) it was as a means to help people. Originally attracted to UConn because of the Honors Program and school spirit, Lindsey has participated in numerous UConn outreach activities.
Bar-Shalom Reappointed as Klewin Professor
Yaakov Bar-Shalom, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, has been reappointed to a second five-year term as the Marianne E. Klewin Professor in Engineering.
Engineering Pennant Aboard Shuttle Discovery
A pennant designed by a UConn engineering student accompanies Connecticut native and UConn engineering alumnus, astronaut Richard Mastracchio (Electrical Engineering/Computer Science '82) aboard the space shuttle Discovery this week.
CMBE Welcomes George Bollas
George Bollas joined the Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering Department in January 2010, bringing a wealth of expertise in energy technologies. His position is associated with the Eminent Faculty Initiative in Sustainable Energy.
Four Elected to CASE
Four UConn engineering faculty have been elected to membership in the prestigious Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE). They will be formally inducted during the Academy's 35th annual meeting on May 20, 2010.
Christenson Named a UTC Professor in Engineering Innovation
Richard Christenson, an assistant professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), was named the United Technologies Corporation Professor in Engineering Innovation within the CEE department for his exceptional achievements in research, instruction and service.
Students on a Mission
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) mission statement reads, "To increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community." Few students takes that statement more seriously and closer to heart than senior Melissa Jacques, advisor and former president of the UConn NSBE Chapter and founder of the society's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and Basket Delivery events.
Faculty Receive Honors
Two faculty members have been honored with distinguished chair faculty positions in the School of Engineering: Drs. Eric Jordan and Emmanouil Anagnostou. They were chosen based on the impact of their research contributions, national reputations and leadership in their areas of expertise.
Students to be Honored
Outstanding engineering students will be feted during the School of Engineering's annual awards ceremony on the evening of Monday, April 19. The presentation of scholarships will take place at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Alumni News Portal Opens
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