College of Engineering
Dr. Cato Laurencin Wins the National Academy of Engineering 2019 Simon Ramo Founders Award
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has honored UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for his extraordinary impact on the engineering profession.
Program is Fertile Ground for Student Innovation
Most days, Emily Yale is moving between the Castleman Building and the School of Business Building on the Storrs campus, learning and testing concepts about entrepreneurship. The University of Connecticut student is in the process of launching a startup, Land Maverick, and she is tapping the resources of the Schools of Engineering and Business.
UConn Partners in Massive Arctic Data Project to Offer Insight into Changing Permafrost Conditions
The Permafrost Discovery Gateway signals the first time that a massive Arctic data set will be available and discoverable for researchers, educators, and the general public to access.
United Nations to Honor Dr. Cato T. Laurencin
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced that Dr. Cato T. Laurencin is a winner of the 2019 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences.
National Academy of Medicine Honors Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for Outstanding Service
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) honored Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for his outstanding service on Oct. 21 with the Walsh McDermott Medal.
Student Perspective: Berk Alpay Thinks AI Could “Change Everything”
When Berk Alpay ’21 (ENG, CLAS) mentions the future, he’s not talking about what he’s going to have for dinner (Hint: Chang’s Garden on Route 195 has been a favorite since he was a kid.) or what courses he’d like to take next semester. Not even what his plans are for after he graduates with a dual […]
Synchrony and UConn Engineering Join Forces to Host CyberSEED 2019
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company, and The University of Connecticut School of Engineering are joining forces to sponsor CyberSEED 2019, a cyber wargame competition, on Saturday, October 19th from 9am to 5:30pm.
PHOTO GALLERY: UConn Officially Opens Altschuler Cybersecurity Lab
On Wednesday, October 16, the University of Connecticut officially launched Altschuler Cybersecurity Lab, UConn’s first cybersecurity lab dedicated to hands-on undergraduate education.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences Elects UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 12.
Nearly $500,000 in Scholarships Awarded to UConn Engineering Undergraduates
Thanks to the generosity of several individuals, companies, and organizations, nearly $500,000 in scholarships were awarded to 256 highly-talented UConn Engineering students during the 2019 Undergraduate Scholarship Ceremony on October 10.