College of Engineering

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Could Newly Designed Microgrids be the Way Back to the Moon?

The RETH Institute team has proposed newly designed microgrids to combat the extreme atmospheric conditions of the moon and support the operation of deep space habitats

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Their Final Class Project? A Beer-Tasting Showdown

‘Battle of the Brews’ saw two student teams develop their own beers, from hops to marketing

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A Final Milestone and a Glimpse of the Future for Engineering Students

The College of Engineering’s Senior Design Day brings out the best in student creativity, collaboration and problem solving

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UConn’s Class of 2025: By the Numbers

Numbers don't tell the whole story, but what a story they tell

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UConn Students Pitch Tech Startups at Semester-End Showcase

UConn students from across campus formed teams to tackle real-world problems with innovative technology solutions.

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Senior Design Project Aims for the Sky

Students design user-enabled flight mode to help remote pilots maintain energy-efficient flight

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Seeing Is Believing: UConn’s Materials Library Helps Student Researchers Weigh Options

The library houses a collection of raw, manufactured, and reclaimed materials from all over the world that go into the built environment around us

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For Entrepreneurs, Mistakes and Losing are Critical for Winning

Students gained personal insights from founders who have successfully launched startups in climate, energy, manufacturing, and AI

Millenia Polanco '22

Polanco ’22 (ENG) Returns to the College of Engineering as an Impact Fellow

Millenia Polanco aims to broaden access to engineering education and empower underrepresented communities through research, coaching, and community engagement

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Engineering Students Excel at UConn Stamford’s First Senior Design Day

Students shared their solutions for museum collection organization, social meetups, using AI to help file taxes, gameified startup pitches, online dating that prioritizes personality, and supporting investors