College of Engineering
Latest CAREER Award Focuses on Cyber-Aquatic Systems
Dr. Lei Wang, assistant professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, has received a coveted National Science Foundation Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for research aimed at enhancing the sustainability of cyber-aquatic systems used, for example, in marine ecosystem observation, pollution monitoring, coastline protection, disaster prevention, and national security surveillance.
April 7, 2010 | Eli Freund
Undergraduate Commencement: Save the Date!
The School of Engineering will hold commencement ceremonies for graduating undergraduates on Sunday, May 9 in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.
April 7, 2010 | Eli Freund
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.
April 7, 2010 | Eli Freund
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.
April 7, 2010 | Eli Freund
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.
April 7, 2010 | Eli Freund
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.
April 7, 2010 | Eli Freund
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.
April 7, 2010 | Eli Freund
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.
March 12, 2010 | Eli Freund
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.
March 12, 2010 | Eli Freund
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.
March 12, 2010 | Eli Freund