Archives: Monthly Archives: October 2023

Thinking Differently: Leveraging Neurodiversity in STEM

In Optics & Photonics News, UConn professor Arash Zaghi and doctoral student Connie Syharat discuss our university’s INCLUDE program, as well as strength and community in neurodiversity. Connie Syharat says, “The more inclusive we are … the more brainpower we bring in to solve complex problems. And that’s really important.” You can check out the […]

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High-Performance Computing for Manufacturing Simulations

Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) need digital technologies to develop their product and optimize their process. High-performance computing (HPC) based virtual manufacturing modeling and simulation is a key technology to reducing manufacturing and energy costs. This is where Connecticut Manufacturing Simulation Center (CMSC) at UConn Tech Park steps in. The center was awarded a $2.1 […]

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EPA Awards $5M Grant to Support UConn’s Technical Assistance for Brownfields Program

CEE Department Head Marisa Chrysochoou and her team were awarded an additional $5M to fund the Technical Assistance for Brownfields Program, which engages UConn students to support communities in cleaning up contaminated land. For more details, read on UConn Today.

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