How to Apply to Graduate School Workshop

A representative from Princeton Review will provide an overview to help you decide if graduate school is right for you.

Other information will include a general application timeline and checklist and a brief overview of graduate testing.

The event will take place on Wednesday, April 9, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Simsbury Room in Gengras Student Union (GSU 335).

If you have any questions, please call Career Services at 860.768.4287.

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/How_to_Apply_to_Graduate_School_Workshop1.aspx

Reminder: 'Hawks Helping Hartford' on Friday

Don’t forget to take part in the Hawks Helping Hartford Day of Service this Friday!

If you weren't able to register, you can show up on Friday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. in Konover Campus Center and we will work with each non-registered individual on a first-come, first-served basis.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/Hawks_Helping_Hartford.aspx

First Ever CT Tech Savvy Inspires Girls, Parents & Teachers to STEM Careers

First Ever CT Tech Savvy Inspires Girls, Parents & Teachers to STEM Careers

(Hartford, CT) On Saturday, March 22nd at Central CT State University, 119 girls and 43 parents, teachers and caregivers were inspired by a daylong conference focusing on STEM that included hands-on workshops for 6th-9th grade girls.  The conference was one of only 9 pilot programs around the country funded by AAUW and Praxair Foundation and the first of its kind in CT. 

The conference drew girls and their parents or teachers from as far away as Bronx, NY and included girls from Hartford, Meriden and New Britain, as well.  Additional funding support was provided by AAUW branches and individual members, Central CT State University, Connecticut Space Grant Consortium and CWEALF who was a partner for this project.

Girls could partake in workshops such as K’Nex Competition and CSI: Tech Savvy. Meanwhile, the program for adults included topics such as Role Models Matter and Financial Preparedness.  

The day included a welcome by AAUW Tech Savvy founder Tamara Brown of Praxair raffle prize drawings and a trivia scavenger hunt at the College & Careers Corner and an inspirational address by keynote speaker Riva Krut , Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, Praxair, Inc. who taught the girls to write down their dream and check in on it regularly.

“We were thrilled to see so many girls from so many backgrounds get so excited about science, technology, engineering and math careers” stated Donna Haghighat, CT Tech Savvy Committee Chair and Co-President of AAUW of CT. “We had parents who came up to us after the day and said it isn’t ‘if’ you will do it again but ‘when’ because they found the day so beneficial.”  A committee consisting of professors from University of Hartford, AAUW and CWEALF members as well as a corps of nearly 50 volunteers ensured the day’s success.

About AAUW

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Formerly known as the American Association of University Women, AAUW is a nationwide network of more than 165,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 800college/university partners. Since AAUW’s founding 130 years ago, its members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.

About Praxair Foundation

About CWEALF

Since 1973 CWEALF has worked to advance women's rights and opportunities in Connecticut. To achieve this, CWEALF's work is divided into three core programs:

Legal Education

Public Policy and Advocacy

Research and Evaluation

Through these programs, CWEALF initiates services to educate and empower women and girls to ensure they have the tools, knowledge and avenues to reach their goals.

With special expertise in family law, sex discrimination in employment and education, hate crimes and LGBT civil rights, CWEALF is dedicated to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women and low-income people. As one of the oldest women's rights organizations in the country, CWEALF is a vital resource to women and policy makers in Connecticut.

 Media Contact: Donna Haghighat, AAUW Co-President

                                    donnahaghighat@gmail.com

                                    860-416-5707

Photo credits: Maddy Dickinson

Commons and Hawks Nest to get a face lift and new meal plans for 2014-15

The University and Dining Services announce renovations to Commons and Hawks Nest, as well as new meal plans to be offered for the 2014-15 year.

Dining Services is shelling out $7 to $10 million on the project, according to Bridgett Stapleton, the resident director for ARAMARK.

Hawks Nest and the lower level of Commons will close on Friday, March 14 for the semester to begin the construction process. Hawks Nest will get new modern finishes and a fireplace will be added.

 Meals similar to the Hawks Nest menu will be available in Commons between the hours of 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays.

Construction in the Commons dining hall will begin on May 15 and are due to be finished by mid-August.

Commons will have new design finishes to the seating and equipment and a brick oven will be built.

There will be more seating available to accommodate the 2,500 students served daily. The plan also includes a private dining area available to the student body.

Other changes to Commons will include, students being be able to watch the chef prepare their meals in front of them and the “back of the house” kitchen area will be reduced to provide for a larger serving area and guest seating.

An allergen-free zone and pantry will be built for those with special diets as well as an expanded bakery and kosher kitchen.

Beginning in the fall, Commons will also extend their hours to 8pm Monday through Friday and 7 p.m. on the weekend.

The changes to the meal plan will feature new All-Access Plans and Block Plans. All-Access Plans give students to enter Commons as many times as they would like, while block plans will provide students with 200 or 100 meals per semester. Students will still have the option to pay with dining dollars instead.

 Stapleton also said that students influenced their decision to change meal plans.

“As a result of numerous focus groups conducted last year,” said Stapleton. “We found that students want more flexibility with how meals are used and do not want to waste meals they cannot eat. The block plans allow students to use the meals when they need them.

“All-access plans are rather new to higher education. Many schools now offer this option. It is especially good for students transitioning to the college lifestyle.”

A Subway will also be built on campus, sometime this summer or next year, the date has not yet been confirmed because of the amount of other projects being taken on.

A fully licensed Starbucks that will have the entire menu and allow for students to use gift cards from chain restaurants will be installed in the library during the summer of 2015.

Source: http://hartfordinformer.com/2014/03/general/commons-and-hawks-nest-to-get-a-face-lift-and-new-meal-plans-for-2014-15/

Shertukde Gives Presentation Based on his New Book

Professor Hemchandra Shertukde from the ECE Department in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) is presenting a Draft #2 of User's Guide for Distributed Photo Voltaic (DPV) Grid Transformers at the IEEE Transformer Committee Meeting in Savannah, Ga., from March 24-27, 2014. He is also the Chair of this Working Group for IEEE-TC.

This work extends the basis of Shertukde's newly published and available for purchase book, Distributed Photovoltaic Grid Transformers, by CRC Press, A Taylor and Francis Group. To purchase the book, or for more details, go to CRCPress.com or amazon.com.

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/2014-03-26-shertukde-accolade.aspx

Architecture Lecture on the Life and Work of Antoni Gaudi

Architectural historian Charles Benson will lecture on the life and work of Antoni Gaudi, the great Barcelona architect and the designer of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, on Monday, March 24, at 4 p.m. in Wilde Auditorium.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Visitors are welcome to park in Visitor Lots D and K.
See the complete schedule for the spring semester Architecture Lecture Series.

The lecture series is made possible through the JCJ Architecture Endowment of the University of Hartford Department of Architecture.

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/2014-03-21-architecture-lecture-on-gaudi.aspx

Registration for Fall 2014 Classes Begins April 1

Registration for fall 2014 classes begins Tuesday, April 1, with priority registration for full-time undergraduates.

Click here for instructions and a complete registration schedule for full-time undergraduate students.
Registration for graduate and part-time undergraduate students begins Friday, April 4.  Graduate students and part-time undergraduates may also register by mail or fax using the form included in the General Information section of the Fall 2014 Schedule of Classes.  Mail-in and fax registrations are not available to full-time undergraduates.

Students who want to register online must obtain a Registration PIN from their advisors beforehand. Students who want to register online for Summerterm classes may do so using the generic PIN: 123456.
Students with questions should contact the Student Administrative Services Center at 860.768.4999 or sasc@hartford.edu.

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/Fall_2014_Advance_Registration.aspx

Cash Prize for the top 3 winners of the HALS Challenge

Three Opportunities with The Heritage Documentation Programs

CCAT is seeking an intern for the Advanced Manufacturing Center

                                                Summer Intern Opportunity

The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) is a non-stock, tax-exempt corporation incorporated in May 2004 and is funded under federal and state sponsored grants to develop a national center that addresses military and civilian industrial manufacturing needs; promotes energy planning and policy initiatives; stimulates innovation; and enhances workforce development issues concerning technology competitiveness. 

CCAT is seeking an intern for the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC).

Position Title:  AMC Intern

Job Description:  The AMC Intern reports to the Director, Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) and will support the AMC staff in their mission to improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.  Specifically tasks to support new & on-going projects in the AMC related to precision machining and additive manufacturing (3D printing of metals & plastics).  A primary project will be defined and the intern will brief the CCAT staff on this project at completion.

Job Requirements

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Mastery of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) suite of software

·         Strong interpersonal skills

·         Good attention to detail

·         Proficiency with CAD solid models using SolidWorks or Siemens NX

·         Experience in a machine shop environment; specifically milling, turning, & measurement

·         Experience with CNC machine operation a plus

·         Experience with CNC programming using MasterCam or Siemens NX a plus

·         Engineering experience a plus

Education and experience:  Candidates should be working towards earning an AS or BS degree.

Reports to:  Director, Advanced Manufacturing Center

Manage others:  No.

Job type:  Intern

Employee Type:  Salary, Part Time during school year – Potential for Full Time during summer & breaks.

Travel:  Possible around Connecticut.

Compensation:  Based on qualifications

Relocation:  No.

Spring Break Safety Tips

SPRING BREAK SAFETY TIPS

 Personal Safety

• Use common sense and intuition – if something looks wrong, something probably is wrong

• Be conscious of your surrounding

• Don't walk alone if you are in an unfamiliar place

• Never leave a party alone with someone you just met

• Don't leave valuables in your hotel or motel room

• Carry only as much cash as you need – credit cards and traveler’s checks are safer

• Do not overcrowd elevators – this often causes a malfunction which will cause you to be stuck

• Do not climb on balconies or sit on balcony rails – this can lead to fatal falls

• Use caution when crossing roads, especially if you have been drinking

Alcohol Safety

• Don't drink too much – drinking increases the probability of becoming the victim of a sexual assault and other crimes

• Decide in advance what and how much you will drink

• Plan on how you will refuse drinks once you reach your personal limit

• Watch out for "rape drugs” – never leave your drink unattended and don't accept open drinks from strangers

• Do not drive if you have had anything to drink – use a designated driver or public transportation

• Should a member of your group become intoxicated, don’t leave that person alone

• If a friend passes out, roll them on their side to prevent choking, and call 911 immediately

Sun, Sand & Surf Safety

• Avoid prolonged sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day – 11am to 3pm

• You can get sunburn even if it is cloudy

• Apply sunscreen with a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15, paying special attention to the face, nose, ears and shoulders

• Wear a hat and sunglasses with UV (Ultraviolet) protection

• Drink plenty of water, non-carbonated, and non-alcoholic drinks, even if you do not feel thirsty

• Never swim alone, and be aware of ocean rip currents

• Be aware of sunstroke symptoms including hot, dry skin, rapid pulse, and confusion

	Public Safety              EMERGENCY:  (860) 768-7777              ROUTINE CALLS:  (860) 768-7985            ANONYMOUS TIP LINE:  (860) 768-7827              http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/pubsafety/ Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/Sprin_Break_Safety_Tips.aspx

 

Scholarship for Connecticut Residents, Deadline is March 31st

The American Savings Foundation is accepting applications for the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship, which awards more than $700,000 to about 400 students attending college in the state. Information on the scholarship is below.
To access more information and an application, go to www.asfdn.org.
 DEADLINE: March 31.


You should apply to the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program at the American Savings Foundation if:

• You are a current high school senior, a current college student, or a nontraditional adult student
• Next year, you plan to attend an accredited community college, four-year college or university, or a technical/vocational program in the United States.
• Current college students — you have at least a 2.5 GPA
• You live in any one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by the American Savings Foundation
• You have not already completed a bachelor's degree.

You should ALSO apply for the Kenney Community Service Award if:

• You live in New Britain or Waterbury
• You are currently a high school senior
• You have an exceptional record of community service

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/2014-03-14-robert-t-kenney-scholarship.aspx

Job Opportunities at NSTAR

If you are interested in joining NSTAR and committed to contributing to our success, we invite you to check out our list of available openings through our recruiting page. 

https://rmirror03.nstar.com/psc/recruiting/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Engineering Careers
As a member of NSTAR’s Engineering team, you’ll be part of a group that is constantly working on challenging and rewarding projects at a company that is a strong, vibrant presence in the power industry. NSTAR has experienced engineers—people who work to cultivate a team environment and can be great resources for learning new skills. Learn more >

http://www.nuengineeringcareers.com/

Energy Efficiency Careers
As part of the Energy Efficiency group, you will work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere on challenging, fulfilling and rewarding projects that affect people’s lives and the quality of our environment. It’s work you can always be proud to do and stand behind.  Find out how you can make a difference at NSTAR. Learn more

http://www.nuenergycareers.com/

 Technical Assistance

Please review Recruiting Help for any assistance and tips. (http://www.nstarcareers.com/job_opportunities_help.htm)
If you have problems viewing job postings or using the online application, please email erecruiting@nstar.com. Please note, emailed resumes or employment applications will not be accepted if sent to this email address. This email is for technical support only.

Four New Summer Internship Opportunities at Northeast Utilities Service Company

Job Title: Transmission Contracts Internship
Location: 56P Hartford

If you would like to view more information, or to apply for this position, please click on the following link:


https://NU.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=RI-14-1011

Job Title: Transmission Maintenance Internship
Location: 3333 Bldg. Newington, CT

If you would like to view more information, or to apply for this position, please click on the following link:


https://NU.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=RI-14-1051

Job Title: Student Intern - Transmission Project Planning
Location: Berlin, CT

If you would like to view more information, or to apply for this position, please click on the following link:

https://NU.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=RI-14-1048


Job Title: Student Intern - Transmission Project Planning
Location: 13 Legends Drive, Hooksett, NH

If you would like to view more information, or to apply for this position, please click on the following link:


https://NU.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=RI-14-1053

Apply for the Emeriti Association Scholarship

The Emeriti Association of the University of Hartford is offering two $1,000 awards for the academic year 2014–2015.
Applications for the awards are due by March 25, 2014.
The awards, given annually to University of Hartford undergraduate students, are based on the following criteria:
a)      The student is selected based on scholarly achievement. A student’s Grade Point Average of at least 3.25 is the minimum expected for consideration by the selection committee.
b)      The candidate must also provide evidence of activities which contribute to the betterment of the University of Hartford or the community at large.
c)      The applicant must be an undergraduate in any of the colleges at the University of Hartford for at least one semester. Applicants should be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year as a full-time student in the Fall 2014 semester.
d)     A successful applicant may seek renewal of the prize for one or more years, provided all the criteria for eligibility, stated above, are satisfied; however, every effort will be made to rotate the award among the various colleges of the University.
The awards are being promoted through the Office of Student Services in each of the colleges of the University. The awards for the 2014–15 academic year will be announced in May 2014, once the selection committee’s decision has been ratified.
To apply for an award, students must submit an application to Virginia Hale, the executive secretary of the Emeriti Association, outlining their qualifications for consideration. There is no application form; to apply, students should submit in hard copy:
-          A letter of application (no more than 2 pages) including school, major, level
-          Your goals and objectives, and any special information pertaining to scholarship and service. Indicate the names of your reference.
-          A resume (must be no more than one page in length)
-          Two letters of recommendation from the applicant’s advisor or other faculty members.
A committee of Emeriti faculty members, appointed by the chairman of the Emeriti Association, shall evaluate all applications and recommend two students for the awards. The committee represents a diversity of faculty disciplines.
Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on March 25, 2014. Submit all materials by intercampus mail to Virginia Hale, A&S, A204. (860.768.4201).

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/2014-03-07-emeriti-association-scholarship.aspx

Architecture Lecture to Focus on Green Design

Ian Shapiro, PE, LEED AP, will lecture on “Building Shape: A Frontier in Green Design,” on Monday, March 10, at 4 p.m. in Wilde Auditorium.

Shapiro, who is a mechanical engineer, is the head of Taitem Engineering (which stands for “Technology as if the Earth Mattered”).

The lecture is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to park in Visitor Lots K and D.

The Architecture Lecture Series is made possible through the JCJ Architecture Endowment of the University of Hartford Department of Architecture.

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/2014-03-07-architecture-lecture.aspx

University Professors and Alumni Praised for Work to Rebuild Afghanistan

As U.S troops prepare to leave Afghanistan by the end of the year, University of Hartford professors and graduates are being praised for helping to shape the future of the country. A partnership between UHart and Herat University in Kabul is giving Afghan engineers the training they need to rebuild the war-torn cities. The story behind this partnership is featured in this month’s edition of Prism, the official magazine of the American Society for Engineering Education.

It all started in 2006, when Professor Saleh Keshawarz returned to his native Afghanistan to look for ways to improve engineering education at Herat University. Keshawarz and his colleagues, Professors Ivana Milanovic and Hisham Alnajjar, discovered most of Herat’s faculty only had bachelor’s degrees and could benefit from a master’s-level education. A lack of technology made distance learning impossible, so the team applied for grants to bring Herat’s faculty to Hartford. Less than three years later, six of these faculty members graduated from UHart with master’s degrees in civil engineering. Several others graduated the following years.

Beth Richards, director of UHart’s Department of Rhetoric and Professional Writing, has also contributed to the partnership. She made two trips to Afghanistan in 2008 to teach English to engineering students at Herat.

“The faculty’s English skills were quite good,” Richards told Prism, “but their students’ abilities varied wildly.” Richards developed a textbook to try to help the faculty address this gap. Once she returned to Hartford, she acted as a mentor to female engineering students. 

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/news/press-releases/2014/03/AfghanistanPartnership.aspx

Faculty and Students Invited to Submit Proposals for 2014 Connecticut STEM Conference

ENHP's Institute for Translational Research is proud to announce the third annual Connecticut Conference on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to be held at the Connecticut Science Center on Monday, October 6, 2014.

University faculty and students are invited to submit proposals for this year's conference.
Suggested presentation topics include but are not limited to:
- An innovative practice from your classroom
- Success in STEM education through partnerships with community agencies
- A particular project or unit of study that has yielded notable student work
- Formative or summative assessments you have used effectively
- Results of research you have conducted on STEM education
- Leadership strategies to support STEM in your school or district
- Curricula you have piloted or adopted focused on STEM education
- Strategies for integrating STEM into other subject areas
- Ways you have incorporated Common Core, Next Generation, etc. in your teaching

Request for Proposal Form must be submitted by April 7, 2014.
This year's keynote will be given by Ellen Doris, educator and author of Doing What Scientists Do: Children Learn to Investigate Their World.

If you are interested in attending, please save the date (Monday October 6, 2014). Registration begins in May through the Connecticut Science Center's 2014 Connecticut STEM Conference site.

The Connecticut STEM Conference is sponsored by the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions Institute for Translational Research and community partners Hartford Public Schools, Saint Francis Care, East Hartford Public Schools, West Hartford Public Schools, and the Connecticut Science Center. 

View highlights and pictures from the 2013 Connecticut STEM Conference

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/RFP__2014_Connecticut_STEM_Conference.aspx

Architecture Lecture to Focus on Green Design

Ian Shapiro, PE, LEED AP, will lecture on “Building Shape: A Frontier in Green Design,” on Monday, March 10, at 4 p.m. in Wilde Auditorium.

Shapiro, who is a mechanical engineer, is the head of Taitem Engineering (which stands for “Technology as if the Earth Mattered”).

The lecture is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to park in Visitor Lots K and D.
The Architecture Lecture Series is made possible through the JCJ Architecture Endowment of the University of Hartford Department of Architecture.

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/2014-03-07-architecture-lecture.aspx

WELFund to Host LinkedIn Seminar for Students, Staff, and Faculty — FREE Professional Headshots

Coming up on April 15, WELFund, with assistance from the Student Alumni Association, Career Services, and the Hartford Art School Photography Department, will host a seminar at 5:30 p.m. in Konover on using LinkedIn for your professional benefit.

The seminar is free to all students (with valid ID) and only $10 for faculty and staff (payment made at the door). The session includes a presentation by speaker and professor of communications and social media, Joseph Catrino.The presentation will include best practices for a perfect LinkedIn profile and how to make your best impression to get noticed by potential employers.

All attendees will also receive an opportunity for professional headshots taken by Hartford Art School photography students (digital files will be sent to attendees via email).

Walks-ins are welcome but preregistration is strongly encouraged. Those that preregister will receive a designated time for their headshots and will be able to skip the registration line!

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 15. (Headshots will be taken from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., presentation by Joesph Catrino will take place from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., and last-minute headshots will take place from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.)

To preregister for the event and to reserve a headshot time, please emailwelfund@hartford.edu.

Source:

http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/WELFund_to_Host_LinkedIn_Seminar_for_Students_Staff_and_Faculty_Offering_FREE_professional_headshots.aspx

Scholarship for Connecticut Residents

The American Savings Foundation is accepting applications for the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship, which awards more than $700,000 to about 400 students attending college in the state. Information on the scholarship is below.

To access more information and an application, go to www.asfdn.org.

 DEADLINE: March 31.


You should apply to the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program at the American Savings Foundation if:

• You are a current high school senior, a current college student, or a nontraditional adult student
• Next year, you plan to attend an accredited community college, four-year college or university, or a technical/vocational program in the United States.
• Current college students — you have at least a 2.5 GPA
• You live in any one of the 64 Connecticut towns served by the American Savings Foundation
• You have not already completed a bachelor's degree.

You should ALSO apply for the Kenney Community Service Award if:

• You live in New Britain or Waterbury
• You are currently a high school senior
• You have an exceptional record of community service

Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/Scholarship_for_CT_Residents.aspx

Call for Entries for Graduate Research/Creativity Symposium

Applications are now being solicited for the University’s annual Graduate Research/Creativity Symposium.

The purpose of the symposium is to showcase the wide variety of original scholarship (e.g., research projects, case studies, artistic performances, exhibits) conducted by graduate students at the University of Hartford. Presentations must be in the form of posters or other materials that can be displayed on tables or in the form of short performances, as appropriate.

Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, to Frederick Sweitzer, Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies, CC 311. No late applications will be accepted. Applicants will be notified of their status in late April.

Graduate students can pick up applications in the offices of their college deans or graduate directors or online on the Graduate Dean's website.

The symposium will take place on Wednesday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the 1877 Club.

For further information, contact Dean Sweitzer at sweitzer@hartford.edu or 860.768.4504.

 Source: http://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/03/2014-03-04-graduate-symposium.aspx

Journey to the Tourney: FREE Bus Trips to America East Tournament

Cheer on the men's and women's basketball teams as they compete for the America East Championships — and automatic spots in the upcoming NCAA Tournaments — March 7–10 in Albany, N.Y.

The bus trips to the America East Men's and Women's Basketball Championships are FREE for students, along with game tickets, food, and a Hawks giveaway! (Tickets courtesy of Athletics, bus courtesy of SGA)

Game dates are as follows:

– Friday, March 7 — Women's first round

– Saturday, March 8 — Men's first round

– Sunday, March 9 — Men's and women's semi-finals

– Monday, March 10 — Women's finals

All game times to be determined.

Space is limited. Sign up now at tickets@hartford.edu.

Source: https://www.hartford.edu/daily/announcements/2014/JourneyToTourney.aspx

Clara Fang Awarded Research Grant on Studying Roundabouts

Dr. Clara Fang, associate professor of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture, was recently awarded a $101,633 research grant from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) to study traffic operations of roundabouts.  The grant will exam driver behavior at roundabouts, model traffic in a computer simulation environment and develop guidelines to improve roundabout planning and design.  Several roundabouts in Connecticut (see the Figure) representing various traffic circling characteristics and geometric features are selected for the study. 

Fang will collaborate with Dr. Jim Mahoney, Director of Connecticut Transportation Institute at University of Connecticut. The project will fund two engineering undergraduates and two graduate students at University of Hartford through summer internships and graduate assistantships. The students will work closely with ConnDOT engineers performing field data collection at various roundabouts with advanced computerized video equipment in the summer of 2014.  They will process field data, measure driving performance parameters from video footage and apply computer simulation modeling to analyze design and traffic characteristics of roundabouts in the University of Hartford’s civil engineering laboratory. The study results will be used directly in the design and planning of roundabouts in Connecticut.  The project strengthens the ties of the University of Hartford with the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the University of Connecticut.