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UConn Hosts International Conference on Iron-Sulfide Reactions in Concrete – ICISR 2026
Researchers, engineers, industry professionals, public agencies, homeowners’ associations, and students from around the world gathered in Mystic, Connecticut, May 13–14 for the 2nd International Conference on Iron-Sulfide Reactions in Concrete (ICISR 2026), hosted by the University of Connecticut. The conference brought together approximately 80 attendees from six countries and featured 50 presentations focused on one […]
2026 Senior Design Award Winners
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering celebrated the accomplishments of its graduating students during the 2026 Senior Design Demonstration Day, where Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering teams presented innovative capstone projects to faculty, industry professionals, alumni, and judges from across the country. Senior Design Day provides students with the opportunity to apply the technical […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meshach Ojo Wins First Place in 2026 Three Minute Thesis STEM Ph.D. Competition
Meshach Ojo Civil Engineering Ph.D. Candidate On April 8, graduate students from across the University gathered at the Dodd Center for Human Rights for UConn’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition—an event that challenges participants to distill years of complex research into a compelling three-minute presentation. Among the standout competitors was civil engineering Ph.D. […]
Celebrating This Year’s Summer Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Recipients
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is proud to recognize five doctoral students who have been awarded the Summer Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship from the UConn Graduate School. This competitive fellowship provides important support to Ph.D. candidates as they focus on completing their dissertation research during the summer months. By helping ease financial pressures, the […]
