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After moving from Ghana to pursue her master’s in data science, Fali Honutse ’25 M.S. experienced more than academic success — she built lasting connections, an unwavering resilience, and a true sense of belonging.
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Nine Chargers were selected to participate in this year’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. They will collaborate with faculty on research ranging from the impact of microplastics, the financial implications of ethical uses of AI, and potential discriminatory practices in the hiring of educators.
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Selected for a prestigious national fellowship, Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., is leading efforts to transform computer science education through industry partnerships, stackable credentials, and workforce-driven learning.
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Industry sponsors called HackNew51¶ºÄÌ a resounding success as students from universities across Connecticut and Massachusetts collaborated, developed tech products, and presented their innovations as part of the student-run hackathon.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ took a leadership role in bringing together a group including 16 academic institutions and six community organizations and nonprofit agencies that will collaborate with the goal of establishing Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.
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For the fifth time, the Tagliatela College of Engineering hosted the New England regionals of a global penetration testing competition. Eight universities competed in an event that is so real-world specific that cybersecurity companies vie to hire students who take part.
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Kadmiel B. Adusei '20 M.S. was presented the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Anil Shah '86 M.S. received the Distinguished Lifetime Alumni Award, and RBC Bearings was presented with the Exemplary Partner Award.
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Dr. Shayok Mukhopadhyay and his team were awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to acquire advanced technology that pushes the boundaries of robotic exploration in hazardous environments.
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Funding from the National Security Agency supports an alliance that includes colleges and universities in five states nationwide.
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A Cyber Threat Intelligence Seminar on campus brought together a local financial institution, the North 51¶ºÄÌ Police Department, and a cybersecurity expert supporting the state of Connecticut to interact with graduate students.
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Hundreds of Chargers took part in the University’s two-day Career Fair, talking with recruiters and employees from more than 100 companies, organizations, and agencies in the engineering, arts, business, healthcare, criminal justice, and nonprofit fields.
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As part of the University's profile, students described the Charger community as "caring and considerate" and said among its signature majors are many "amazing programs you cannot get anywhere else."
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Dr. Shivanjali Khare conducted a workshop at the New 51¶ºÄÌ Free Public Library to educate senior citizens on smart-device security and to help protect them from cyber threats.
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Over the course of the last few weeks, the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ hosted its Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) program for the Class of 2028, the second largest incoming class in the University’s history.
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Michael H. Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., a Bridgeport, Conn., native who served as vice chair for the last four years, was elected chair, and David J. Peterson ’88, ’17 Hon., a member of the board for 14 years, was elected vice chair.
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Byungik Chang, Ph.D., was commended for serving as a role model and for attracting students to the field of civil engineering.
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Several of the newest alumni of the University’s Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering who were recognized as part of the University’s 2024 Commencement, discuss their time in the program and how they believe it has prepared them to excel.
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Thanks to a collaboration between the University and an innovative spectroscopy company, Nathan Seifert, Ph.D., and his students beta tested a new microwave spectrometer that isn’t yet on the market. The experience gave them a glimpse into what’s on the horizon in the field of physical chemistry as they played a critical role in the development of a state-of-the-art instrument.