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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.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cyber security, computer and electrical engineering, discusses the pros and cons of Google collecting information about users.
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Ten distinguished faculty members were recently honored for their dedication to teaching and to creating meaningful experiences for their students, in and out of the classroom, after being nominated by their students and colleagues.
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Among those who represented their work as part of the Tagliatela College of Engineering Capstone Design Expo were two Class of 2022 computer science graduates who will launch their careers as software engineers at Sikorsky and Travelers Insurance.
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Four faculty members and one student recently received funding from the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium that will support their cutting-edge research and create exciting opportunities for students to gain immersive hands-on experience.
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Longtime professor Alice Fischer, Ph.D. and her husband, a computer science professor at Yale, are making a significant financial commitment to establish the Alice E. and Michael J. Fischer Teaching Chair in Computer Science Endowed Fund at the University of New Haven.
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As part of Sikorsky’s STEM Challenge, local high school students interacted with industry professionals from the University and from Sikorsky, exploring possible careers and building skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
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When Saron Hagos ’22 M.S. receives her master’s degree in civil engineering, her family will be celebrating Commencement with her all the way from their home country of Eritrea. She reflects on the opportunities she has had to share her passion for engineering as well as her culture with the University community.