College of Engineering

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin's portrait will be on the medal of the newly established Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award Launched by the AIChE

A new award has been established in honor of UConn's Dr. Cato T. Laurencin. The Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award will recognize an individual's leadership in convergence research in regenerative engineering — a field pioneered by Laurencin

Researchers Develop Strategy to Thermally Stabilize Microneedle Vaccine Technology

Researchers use sugar molecules to help eliminate the need for cold-chain storage, a common logistical hurdle for vaccine distribution

UConn Researcher’s Work Will Feature in International Space Station Mission

The low-gravity experiments could yield benefits across a wide range of health disciplines.

New Fuel Cell Gets New Look, Thanks to Student Design

The student design competition has helped spread awareness about the newly installed fuel cell at the Depot Campus

Class of 2022/2023 Academy of Distinguished Engineers – Nominate a Leader!

In 2023, we will mark our 40th year the School has inducted Distinguished Engineers into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers.   Please assist us in identifying superb nominees for these awards; self-nominations are also welcome.

UConn students and faculty members at the United Nations climate conference in Egypt.

UConn@COP 27: Looking for Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Students who attended the United Nations conference reflect on what they'll take away from it

Lightning strikes over a city at night, illustrating the sudden and dangerous nature of so-called cytokine storms, potentially fatal episodes where inflammation-causing proteins flood the blood.

Grant Enhances Solar Energy, Storm Readiness Efforts

Eversource Energy Center associate director Junbo Zhao earns $4.4 million to develop transformative technologies and advance Connecticut’s preparedness and response to inclement weather

Happy Holidays From Your Colleagues at the School of Engineering

Wishing your health, joy, and peace this holiday season as you celebrate with your own beautiful, meaningful and magical customs.

Carol Atkinson-Palombo, professor of geography, second from left, speaks at a forum on the world climate held at Greenwich High School

In Connecticut, Climate Change is Another Way to Say Opportunity

A forum on UConn’s role in Connecticut’s energy future

A depiction of the space shuttle docked at the international space station orbiting Earth.

UConn Researcher’s Work Will Feature in International Space Station Mission

The low-gravity experiments could yield benefits across a wide range of health disciplines