News Archives for Monthly Posts for May 2026

Student Uses 3D Scanning Technology for Bridge Inspection Capstone Project

  Joseph Bernick, EIT Civil Engineering    A Master of Engineering student in Civil Engineering is helping showcase how emerging technologies can support the future of infrastructure inspection and maintenance. This spring, Joseph Bernick, EIT, successfully defended his capstone project focused on the use of LiDAR technology for bridge inspection applications in the field. Bernick’s […]

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Faculty Promotions for Dr. Astitha and Dr. Cerrai

  Marina Astitha, Ph.D.  Environmental Engineering      Diego Cerrai, Ph.D.  Environmental Engineering    The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is proud to celebrate two faculty promotions recognizing outstanding achievements in research, teaching, and service. Dr. Marina Astitha has been promoted to Professor, and Dr. Diego Cerrai has been promoted to Associate Professor. Dr. […]

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Ying Zhang Receives WTS Rhode Island Graduate Scholarship

Ying Zhang, M.S.   Civil Engineering    Ph.D. student Ying Zhang has received the Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship from the Rhode Island Chapter of WTS International, an organization dedicated to advancing women in transportation. The scholarship recognizes graduate students pursuing careers in transportation and honors the legacy of Helene M. Overly, who helped open […]

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Industry Mentorship Program Connects Students with Environmental Engineering Leaders

  Students in the Environmental Engineering program recently had the opportunity to visit the Cheshire, Connecticut office of SLR Consulting as part of the School’s growing Industry Mentorship Program. Environmental engineering students Eve Gatto and Calla Kutschke visited the office alongside fellow student Charlotte Cabral, where they met with industry professionals and learned more about […]

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Equipment Donation for Construction Engineering Education

Construction engineering students are gaining valuable hands-on experience with modern heavy equipment thanks to a major industry partnership supporting the future of sustainable construction education. On April 23, representatives from UConn Engineering, Tyler Equipment Corporation, and the Connecticut’s Local 478 Operator’s Union gathered outside the Castleman Building to celebrate the donation of a Volvo Electric […]

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Dr. Anagnostou Receives NASA Honor Group Achievement Award

Emmanouil Anagnostou, Ph.D.  Environmental Engineering    The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is proud to congratulate Emmanouil Anagnostou on receiving a 2024–2025 NASA Honor Group Achievement Award for his contributions to the BioSCAPE Airborne Remote Sensing Observations Team. The prestigious NASA honor recognizes outstanding teamwork, dedication, and scientific contributions in support of NASA Earth […]

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