College of Engineering
Mary McCarthy Named “Woman of the Year” by CT Chapter of WTS
In October, Mary McCarthy, Director of Training at the Training and Technical Assistance Center (T2 Center) at UConn, was named a “Woman of the Year” awardee by the Connecticut chapter of WTS, an international organization that is helping to advance women in all fields of the transportation industry by providing mentorship, professional development, networking, education, recognition, leadership and much more.
New Pratt & Whitney Scholars Program to Benefit UConn Engineering Students
Applications are now open; First cohort awardees will be announced in January 2022
New UConn Research Project Aims to Eradicate Use of Gas 25,200x More Harmful Than CO2
Working to create an electrical grid free of a potent greenhouse gas
Laurencin Named 2020 Henry Brown Awardee
The University of Connecticut School of Engineering is proud to announce that Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, a University Professor, UConn Engineering Professor, and Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, has received the 2020 Henry Brown Award from the Minority Affairs 30th Anniversary Committee of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
JLLA Inducts 11 New Members
On Wednesday night, in the shadow of the Innovation Partnership Building, 11 graduate students joined the ranks of the most selective graduate society at the University of Connecticut School of Engineering—the John Lof Leadership Academy.
Startup ‘InPrint Bio’ Offers Reconstructive Breakthrough After Breast Surgery
'As scientists, we want to address medical problems with viable solutions that can change people’s lives'
UConn Engineering Records Largest Female Freshman Class at Storrs in History
For the first time in the University of Connecticut School of Engineering’s history, over 30 percent of the freshman class at the main Storrs campus will be female—a crucial milestone on the road towards complete gender equity.
‘No Brain, No Pain’: UConn Researcher Develops Novel Neural Stimulation Protocol for Treating Chronic Pain
With the goal of relieving chronic pain symptoms, Bin Feng has developed a novel method of using electrical stimulation to block pain signals to the brain.
Toxic Algae Blooms Are Getting Worse, but Oversight is Lacking
Currently, algae toxins aren't regulated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency
UConn Professor Receives CT DOT Grant to Study Pedestrian Crosswalk Signal Safety
John Ivan will lead a team investigating how to make pedestrian crossing signals more uniform throughout the state without sacrificing the safety of pedestrians or motorists.