Archives: Monthly Archives: December 2024
UConn CEE Faculty and Students Advocate for Embracing Neurodiversity in STEM
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is proud to highlight the important work of Dr. Arash Zaghi, professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Ph.D. student Connie Syharat, who are advocating for a more inclusive and innovative STEM environment by embracing neurodiversity. Dr. Zaghi, featured in Chemical & Engineering News, has been at the […]
UConn’s College of Engineering Now Offering a Ph.D. in Engineering Education
The College of Engineering has launched an innovative Ph.D. in Engineering Education program, focusing on the intersections between engineering and social sciences. This interdisciplinary program prepares graduates to foster inclusivity, accessibility, and creative teaching in engineering education. Students like Connie Syharat and Mikayla Friday are among those working to advance neurodiversity and innovative pedagogical methods, […]
Congratulations to UConn Students on CMAA Scholarships!
We are thrilled to announce that UConn students Paul Roberts, Jenna DePonte, Aryanna Fontanez, and Meshach Ojo received scholarships from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the Scholarship and Awards Banquet on November 21, 2024. Out of many impressive applicants, these students stood out as part of the top 10 selected for this […]
CEE Faculty and EPA Partner to Launch Environmental Justice Community Center
The University of Connecticut is excited to announce the establishment of the Environmental Justice Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center (EJ-TCTAC), a collaborative initiative funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EJ-TCTAC is led by Dr. Carolyn Lin (Department of Communication), with a dedicated team including Dr. Davis Chacon Hurtado (School of Civil and […]
