Schools & Colleges

2012 Roadway Safety Poster Contest Winners Chosen

The CT Technology Transfer Center's second annual Roadway Safety Poster Contest for Children gained momentum this year and was focused on the theme of "Every Life Counts in Connecticut." Children across the state in grades kindergarten - 6th grade were asked to design posters with messages on how all road users can help to improve safety on our state's transportation system.

Tech Forum to Showcase Student Research

What are engineering students researching and inventing in faculty labs? How can their research be used to improve your products, quality of life, economic impact?

You’re Invited!

On Thursday, April 26th, Sikorsky Research & Engineering will sponsor a singular Innovation Connection event that will include a presentation for high school students focusing on the X2 Technology demonstrator and how innovation helps helicopters reach record-breaking speeds.

Dr. Gokirmak Receives CAREER Award

Dr. Ali Gokirmak, assistant professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, is a 2012 recipient of a coveted National Science Foundation Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.

BRIDGE Program: 25 Years of Success

On March 21, the School of Engineering celebrated the 25th anniversary of the BRIDGE Program, an intensive, residential summer preparedness program for entering freshmen from populations traditionally underrepresented in engineering, who have been admitted for the fall term.

Cigna and UConn to Expand On-Campus Computer Science Internship Program

Cigna announced that it is teaming up with UConn to expand its On-campus Developers Internship Program for computer science and engineering students.

Peter McFadden: Teacher, Administrator, Friend

Dr. Peter W. McFadden has worn virtually every hat possible during his long and affectionate relationship with UConn: student, junior faculty member, professor, dean, Provost and Academic Vice President, chief fundraiser, “go to” problem solver and two-time alumnus.

Castleman Term Professors Named

The School of Engineering has named five outstanding faculty members as inaugural Castleman Term Professors in Engineering Innovation.

Steven Wisensale, professor of human development and family studies lectures on baseball and society at the Classroom Building on March 29, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Swing and a Hit: Students Flock to New Class on Baseball and Society

Steven Wisensale's class uses baseball as an avenue to explore other facets of history.

Rebecca Stearns a Ph. D student in kinesiology on April 3, 2012. (Max Sinton/UConn Photo)

Class of 2012: Rebecca Stearns

Ph.D. candidate Rebecca Stearns is working to protect young athletes from injury.