Schools & Colleges
First-Year Teachers Share Do’s and Don’ts with Teachers-To-Be
Seven recent Neag alumni returned to Dr. Richard Schwab’s Teacher Leadership and Organization course to take the podium and share their first-year teaching experiences. The event marked the third year Schwab has invited former students back to campus.
Neag School Hosts “Respect for All” Workshops to Improve School Inclusivity
Teachers and administrators from throughout New England attended a Neag School-sponsored workshop that focused on challenging stereotypes, exploring gender roles, reducing bullying and helping ensure that school is a place where all youths—no matter what their background—can thrive.
‘Digital Alchemist’ Uses Computer to Design New Materials
Serge Nakhmanson, who joined UConn recently from the Argonne National Laboratory, is a specialist in computational materials design.
Laser Physicist Nora Berrah Joins UConn Faculty
Berrah, an internationally known researcher and advocate for women in STEM fields, is the new head of the physics department.
New Institute to Focus on Adapting to Climate Change
The Institute for Community Resiliency and Climate Adaptation will develop best practices for managing the risks from extreme weather events.
Fourth-Year Dental Students Participate in Mock Exams
The two-day preparation mimics the clinical licensure exam the seniors take at the end of February.
The Dime Novel and the Detective Story
English professor Pamela Bedore hunts down the origins of American detective fiction in 19th-century dime novels.
A Report Card on Teacher Evaluation
The report by UConn education researchers is designed to help ensure the state's students get the high-quality teachers they need to succeed.
UConn Engineering Projects Receive CTNext Funding
Two demonstration initiatives proposed by the School of Engineering, aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial businesses and invigorating the manufacturing sector throughout the state, will receive grant funding from Connecticut Innovations (CI). Overseeing the initiatives are Professor of Practice Dr. Hadi Bozorgmanesh and Senior Associate Dean Dr. Michael Accorsi, who is partnering with Vice President for Economic Development Dr. Mary Holz-Clause.
“Celebration of Women in Engineering” February 18th
A variety of activities are planned at UConn in recognition of the national Discover Engineers Week (February 16-22, 2014), including an all-school Engineering Career Fair and "Celebration of Women in Engineering" activities to be held on Tuesday, February 18th.