College of Engineering

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Getting Connected: Engineers Learn From Alumni Experience

At the event, undergraduate students asked professional alumni for their advice on entering the workforce after graduation

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New Course Aims to Foster AI Literacy for All UConn Students

UConn’s new on-demand, lab-supported course is helping students use AI responsibly for learning, creativity, and belonging

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Diego Cerrai Wins NSF CAREER Award for Advancements in Power Outage, Restoration Modeling

Diego Cerrai's models help utility companies predict power outages during winter storms and restore power more efficiently.

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Misunderstood Monsters: Tales of Horror Are Far More Than Blood Splatter and Gore

'There’s just tremendous beauty and art and intelligence behind the greatest films in any category. Why do so many critics plug in the worst horror films for all horror?'

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UConn and Eversource Present Clean Energy and Sustainability Innovation Program Award

The CESIP challenge brought together student teams from across disciplines to develop forward-thinking solutions to pressing energy and environmental challenges

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Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Plenary Speaker at AAMP Conference

UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin was the Plenary Speaker at 39th Annual Association for Academic Minority Physicians, Inc. Conference in Alexandria, VA.

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Driving Passion: Erika Lindeberg, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

Academy of Distinguished Engineers inductee discusses professional and personal motivations, how she was influenced by her studies at UConn, and the importance of mentoring

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UConn Honors Faculty, Staff, Students, and Community Partners at 2025 Provost’s Awards Celebration

The celebration was held on Tuesday, October 14, at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Art Gallery

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Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Honored by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)

Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin has long been an influential force and a driver of innovation in the inventor’s world.

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Researchers Revolutionize RNA Detection

CARRD detects RNA at room temperature, making test simple, fast, and cost-effective