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.
April 17, 2012 | Eli Freund
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?
April 17, 2012 | Eli Freund
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.
April 17, 2012 | Eli Freund
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.
April 16, 2012 | Eli Freund
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.
April 16, 2012 | Eli Freund
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.
April 16, 2012 | Eli Freund
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.
April 16, 2012 | Frank Dahlmeyer
Castleman Term Professors Named
The School of Engineering has named five outstanding faculty members as inaugural Castleman Term Professors in Engineering Innovation.
April 16, 2012 | Eli Freund
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.
April 13, 2012 | Stephanie Reitz
Class of 2012: Rebecca Stearns
Ph.D. candidate Rebecca Stearns is working to protect young athletes from injury.
April 13, 2012 | Colin Poitras