College of Engineering
Juggling Athletics and Engineering? It’s All About Balance for Botsis
For many in college, the prospect of adding the time and effort that comes with being a Division I athlete on top of homework, classes, and extra-curriculars seems like a daunting balancing act—but hundreds of University of Connecticut student-athletes go through this every year. Compound that balancing act with a challenging and demanding engineering curriculum, and the task might seem insurmountable. But for Chanell Botsis, a senior biomedical engineering student and UConn Track and Field athlete, the balancing act is neither insurmountable nor daunting.
Shor and Alpay Appointed Associate Deans For School of Engineering
The UConn School of Engineering is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Leslie Shor to the position of Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research and the creation of a new position—Associate Dean for Research and Industrial Partnerships—which will be filled by Dr. Pamir Alpay.
Shor and Alpay Appointed Associate Deans For School of Engineering
The UConn School of Engineering is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Leslie Shor to the position of Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research and the creation of a new position—Associate Dean for Research and Industrial Partnerships—which will be filled by Dr. Pamir Alpay. In addition to this new role, Dr. Alpay will continue as the Executive Director of UConn Tech Park, reporting to Vice President for Research Radenka Maric. The dual role will allow Alpay to effectively lead engineering centers and initiatives in Tech Park.
Enhanced Tree Trimming Reduces Storm-Related Power Outages, UConn Study Finds
A new study found that regular tree trimming reduces power outages caused by downed transmission lines.
UConn Receives Eight Early Career Awards from NSF
The National Science Foundation’s most coveted award for early career researchers was given to scientists in chemistry, math, physics, statistics and engineering.
UConn Receives NSF Grant for ‘Environment Corps’ Project
UConn has received a $2.25 million grant from the National Science Foundation in support of a project entitled “Redefining Public Engagement at the University of Connecticut: Studying the Impact of an Innovative STEM Service Learning Model on the University Community.” The project is aimed at expanding and studying a new public engagement program that combines teaching, service learning, and Extension outreach.
Summer Undergraduate Researcher Ian Sands ’20 (ENG)
During his summer vacation, Ian Sands (BME '20) is researching nanoparticle drug delivery for the treatment of osteoarthritis in knee joints.
Common Steroid Could Soften Up Tumors for Chemo
A common drug used to alleviate side effects of cancer treatment may also make the treatment more successful if given beforehand, report a consortium of research institutions including the University of Connecticut.
Meet John and Sue, The Pioneers of the Internet at UConn
In a ceremony held at the end of June, in the Information Technologies Engineering Building, John Marshall stepped up to a computer, entered a short line of code, and shut down a server that served as the last known artifact linking the University of Connecticut to its earliest connections to the internet.
UConn’s New HuskyJet Brings 3D Printing to the Next Level
Adding on to the myriad of equipment and capabilities of the University of Connecticut’s Tech Park, the UConn National Science Foundation (NSF) SHAP3D site, and its site director, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering Anson Ma, have acquired a state-of-the-art Pilot Scale industrial inkjet 3D-printer, appropriately named HuskyJet.