College of Engineering

illustrations of research from the study

Researchers Revolutionize RNA Detection

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

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Artists of the Sky: Benton Exhibition Showcases Beauty, Scientific Importance of Clouds

Climate scientists need to predict cloud formation with near perfection because being even slightly off could mean the difference between – well, life and death

A man and a woman researching zeolite structures in a laboratory.

UConn Engineering Researchers Reducing Wave Radiation

Beyond reducing the negative impact of EM wave radiation to the human population, this research may aid the Air Force by opening up research opportunities for lightweight radar-absorbing material for aircraft and naval vessels

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UConn Cancer Care Startup Goes Global (and Beyond)

Encapsulate, a MedTech company founded by UConn alumni, closes seed round and aims ever higher

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Campus Power Plant Hydrogen-Capable and More Efficient Than Ever

'Our goal is to develop a true next-generation solid oxide fuel cell that achieves an unprecedented combination of power density, efficiency, and durability'

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UConn Researchers Receive NSF CAREER Awards

Five early career UConn faculty received NSF CAREER Awards to support their research, education, and outreach efforts

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UConn Engineers Advance Remanufacturing Through Smart Design

A team of UConn College of Engineering researchers are helping manufacturers rethink product design to extend the life of critical components and reduce environmental impacts.

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Xueju ‘Sophie’ Wang Named 2026 Recipient of SEM’s James W. Dally Young Investigator Award

The award recognizes Wang for pioneering contributions to experimental mechanics of soft matter

Innovation Partnership Building at the UConn Tech Park.

UConn Tech Park Announces New Advisory Board

The board members seek to continue UConn’s successful industrial partnerships.

Pamir Alpay

State Investment in QuantumCT Supports Innovation Infrastructure

Gov. Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut will invest more than $50 million in New Haven to spur growth in cutting-edge sectors, including $10 million for QuantumCT, a statewide initiative led by UConn and Yale