College of Engineering
Sensors Target Plastics Industry
What comes to mind when the word "plastic" is mentioned? Computer keyboards, cell phone cases, beverage bottles, or medical implants? The answer is, plastics are in all of them.
November 15, 2010 | Eli Freund
Four CAREER Awards in 2010, 28 Total
Since January 2010, four engineering faculty members have received prestigious National Science Foundation Early Career (CAREER) Development Awards in diverse research areas. With these new grants, CAREER awards in the UConn School of Engineering total 28.
October 14, 2010 | Eli Freund
Engineering Lands $3.3M to Support Innovative Educational Program
A faculty team that includes engineering professors Douglas Cooper, Kazem Kazerounian, Mun Y. Choi, Marty Wood along with Ruth Washington of Molecular & Cell Biology -- has received $3.3 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two novel integrated programs that enfold UConn graduate and undergraduate students, and technical high school students and their teachers in cross-cutting sustainable engineering research as well as college scholarships.
October 14, 2010 | Eli Freund
George L. Assard II Receives Award
George L. Assard II received a recognition certificate during the September 17th UITS full staff meeting from David Gilbertson, CIO. The award was in recognition of George’s assistance to UITS relating to training facilities for USD, Pinnacle, and PeopleSoft. The entire SoE ETS team continues to lead the way on service collaboration.
October 7, 2010 | Eli Freund
Transportation Team Wows East Hampton Students
In early September, a team from UConn’s Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department conducted a fun and educational learning activity for a group of 4th and 5th grade students at the East Hampton Public Library.
October 6, 2010 | Eli Freund
Students Invest in Peers
UConn engineering students are recognized for their intellect, diverse talents, sense of fun and great time management skills. Over the summer, four current and former students revealed yet another distinguishing trait, extraordinary generosity, and a willingness to invest in their fellow students.
October 6, 2010 | Eli Freund
Alumni Notes
Alumni updates from various former students from across time and disciplines.
October 6, 2010 | Eli Freund
Hemp Produces Viable Biodiesel, UConn Study Finds
Industrial hemp, which grows in infertile soils, is a potential source of sustainable diesel fuel.
October 6, 2010 | Christine Buckley
D.E. Crow Prize in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
David (Ed) Crow, former senior vice president of UTC Pratt & Whitney and emeritus professor in residence at UConn, has established the D.E. Crow Prize.
September 29, 2010 | Eli Freund