Schools & Colleges
Healthcare Innovations in the ‘Shark Tank’
Nursing students presented a range of innovative solutions to clinical problems before a panel of judges.
The Health Benefits of Texting
A UConn study found text messaging between providers and patients improved medication adherence.
EAGLES: Engineers As Global Leaders for Energy Sustainability
Are you interested in earning 2 Master’s degrees in only 2 years? Would you like to spend a year studying in Italy and Spain at two prestigious European universities? Consider participating in EAGLES—a transatlantic graduate program that will give you an international perspective on energy sustainability issues. For more information or to apply, please visit www.engr.uconn.edu/eagles […]
UConn Extension 4-H Program In Litchfield County Visits The Center For Clean Energy Engineering
On February 9th a 56 members, leaders, and family members from the UConn Extension 4-H Program in Litchfield County visited the Center for Clean Energy Engineering to learn about energy, sustainability issues with fossil fuels, and the basics of clean, renewable energy. Presentations on clean and sustainable energy, lab demos on fuel cell technology and polymers, and a tour of […]
Genome Research on Mouth Fungi May Help Predict Infections
The UConn study will advance the treatment of oral infections in those with a suppressed immune system.
2014 Scholarship Awards Event: Change in Date
The School of Engineering’s annual scholarship awards event will take place early in the Fall 2014 semester, rather than the traditional spring semester date. The change to a fall event will enable more of our many generous donors and the exceptional students receiving scholarships to attend the event. Look for details in upcoming issues of Momentum!
Space Station astronauts talk with ABC News
International Space Station astronauts Mike Hopkins and Rick Mastracchio of NASA talked with the ABC News Digital On-Line Network about life and research in space during an in-flight interview Feb. 19
Credit Card Data Theft: Stopping the Hackers
In response to a massive security breach that threatened the personal and financial data of nearly one third of U.S. adults last year, retail giant Target is investing more than $100 million to prevent similar thefts by implementing advanced chip-based credit card technology at its point-of-sale terminals.
Student Spotlight: MSE Undergraduate Doug Hendrix
A scanning electron microscope image of a 45 rpm vinyl record from Doug’s project in MSE 3056 investigating the storage density of analog vs. digital media.
MSE Establishes Strong Presence at EMA 2014 Conference
From January 22nd to the 24th, the fifth annual Electronic Materials and Applications (EMA) conference was held in Orlando, Florida. Jointly programmed by the Electronics Division and Basic Science Division of the American Ceramic Society, EMA focuses on electroceramic materials for electronic, magnetic, dielectric and optical components, devices, and systems.