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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Engineering Dean Elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering announces the election of 23 of Connecticut’s leading experts in science, engineering and technology to membership in the Academy, including Dean Ronald S. Harichandran of the Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ.

March 02, 2015

 Ronald S. Harichandran
Ronald S. Harichandran

Newly elected members will be introduced at the Academy’s 40th Annual Meeting and Dinner May 19, 2015 at the Crown Plaza Cromwell Hotel in Cromwell. Previously, University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Professor and Associate Vice President Henry C. Lee was elected to the Academy in 2003.

Election to the Academy is on the basis of scientific and engineering distinction achieved through significant contributions in theory or applications, as demonstrated by original published books and papers, patents, the pioneering of new and developing fields and innovative products, outstanding leadership of nationally recognized technical teams, and external professional awards in recognition of scientific and engineering excellence.

The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering was chartered by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1976 to provide expert guidance on science and technology to the people and to the state of Connecticut, and to promote the application of science and technology to human welfare and economic well- being. For more information about the Academy, please see www.ctcase.org.