College of Engineering
Alums & Friends Celebrate Autumn with Golf
On Sunday, October 17th, a group of engineering alumni, Advisory Board members and faculty enjoyed a gorgeous autumn outing at the scenic and celebrated Lake of Isles golf course in North Stonington, CT.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hemp Produces Viable Biodiesel, UConn Study Finds
Industrial hemp, which grows in infertile soils, is a potential source of sustainable diesel fuel.
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.