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As part of their capstone projects, seniors in the Tagliatela College of Engineering collaborated on real-world projects while learning from industry professionals. They presented their projects, posters, and prototypes as part of the University's recent Capstone Design Expo.
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As part of the University’s morning Commencement ceremony, the Charger community celebrated graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, Tagliatela College of Engineering, and School of Health Sciences who were among the nearly 3,000 members of the University’s Class of 2023.
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As she prepares to accept her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Alex Kased ’23 reflects on her time as a Charger and celebrates her accomplishments, as well as those of her fellow graduates.
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Throughout his time as a Charger, Killian Meehan '23 has been an active member of the University community, pursuing acting opportunities on stage while also pursuing bad actors in the cyber world.
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Passionate about her discipline and committed to engineering education, Elif Kongar, Ph.D., was recently recognized by Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society International for her achievements and service. Grateful for those have inspired her own career, she’s now dedicated to serving as a mentor to her own students.
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Whether he was working on an island restricted to the public or flying several time zones away to complete an assignment, John Walker '74 had an interesting career. He says his time at the University proved to be just what he needed to get started.
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The website College Factual has recognized the University for its popularity with international students, as well as the educational opportunities it offers to students who hail from around the globe.
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Whether he’s working to improve artificial lungs or increasing access to ventilators during the pandemic, Kagya Amoako, Ph.D., has been making an important impact in the field of biomedical engineering. Recently inducted into Marquis Who's Who, he is also devoted to providing the “best classroom and laboratory research experience” for the next generation of researchers and leaders.
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Hao Sun, Ph.D., recently became the first University of New Haven professor to receive the highly competitive Undergraduate New Investigator Grant from the American Chemical Society's Petroleum Research Fund. He looks forward to the hands-on opportunities the award will create for him to work with his students as they explore solutions to the problem of plastic pollution.
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Through its unique programs and a recent grant, the University is playing a key role in Connecticut’s endeavor to close the skills gap and prepare students to thrive in cutting-edge technology careers.
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Kristine Horvat, Ph.D., the recipient of last year’s William L. Bucknall Excellence in Teaching Award, recently hosted a poster showcase that brought together faculty from across the University to share what they’ve learned about project-based learning.
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Later this month, the University’s TCoE will recognize two alumni who have excelled in their fields while serving as mentors to tomorrow’s engineers. The Tagliatela family, longtime supporters of the College, will also be honored for their ongoing support.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cyber security and computer and electrical engineering, discusses the EU implementing a law requiring all cellular and small electronic devices to use the USB-C domain, eliminating the Lightning chargers for Apple devices by 2024.
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Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., is among a select group of academics and professionals in the U.S. to receive the competitive Fulbright Specialist Award. He will now complete a project at Mzuzu University in Malawi in Africa that endeavors to establish partnerships, exchange knowledge, and enhance computer science and information technology education.
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During a recent episode of Made in America with Ari Santiago, Michael Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., discussed his nearly four decades at Sikorsky and reflected on his time as an engineering student and as a standout member of the University’s track and field team.
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Known as “soccer with cars,” Rocket League is a wildly competitive esport that the University’s team members say takes hours and hours to master, combining split second decision making with deft mechanics and a true sense of collaboration among teammates.
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For Madison Liguori ’23, the University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program enabled her to research how skin responds to various stimuli – something that, she believes, will be invaluable as she pursues a career in the cosmetics industry.
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The University recently trained the first cohort of high school teachers as part of its inaugural GenCyber Teacher Academy. Now part of an enduring network of educators, participants will continue to have support from University faculty and their peers as they apply what they’ve learned in their own classrooms.
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During her more than three decades in the aerospace industry, Ann Cox ’83 has played an important role in space shuttle missions as well as missions to the moon, Mars, and to examine asteroids. She is dedicated to sharing her passion for her work with engineers of the future.
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A group of local high school students recently interacted with University of New Haven faculty members as they worked on projects they presented at the CT-STEM Fair. The faculty look forward to continuing to create new multidisciplinary opportunities for collaboration, networking, and innovation through mentorship.