The Northeast Power Electronics Symposium (NEPES) is hosted by the Connecticut Power Electronics Center of Excellence. The mission of the Connecticut Power Electronics Center of Excellence (CONPEX) is to maintain and expand excellence in research and workforce development in the broad area of power electronics and its technology domains and applications, with a holistic interdisciplinary approach, to support existing and future industry, government, research, and training activities in this area. Our Goals & ObjectivesEstablishing a world-renowned center in power electronics to address global energy challenges and energy equity in remote and under-served areas. Establishing short courses for advanced engineering education both locally, nationally, and globally. Creating a workforce training program in an area of state and national needs. Establishing a truly unique inter-disciplinary approach to address local and global energy challenges that require power electronic energy conversion. Establish a R&D platform to enable inter-disciplinary expertise to address advance power electronic solutions to address upcoming challenges with industry as partner.

Do you know an outstanding student, dedicated faculty member, incredible staff member, or inspiring community partner? It's time to recognize them! We are accepting award nominations for those who go above and beyond in shaping our campus and community to address critical issues. Nomination Categories: Visit our website to discover each category's criteria and nomination materials and nominate the change-makers in our community! Deadline: January 31, 2025: This is your opportunity to honor the people making a difference. Don't let it slip away! Submit your nomination today!https://outreach.engagement.uconn.edu/awards/ (https://outreach.engagement.uconn.edu/awards/)

The Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) at UConn (P30 AG067988; Kuchel, Fortinsky - MPIs) is one of fifteen such centers throughout the United States funded by the National Institute on Aging at NIH. "Pepper Centers" honor Claude D. Pepper, the late Congressman who advocated for senior health and research to enable older adults to maintain or restore their independence. The overarching goal of the OAIC (Pepper) Program is to enhance function and independence in older adults through research. The UConn Pepper Center is pioneering a theme focused on Precision Gerontology, an approach to aging research and the care of older adults that seeks to render interventions enhancing function and independence more effective through an improved understanding of heterogeneity and more precise targeting (https://health.uconn.edu/pepper-center/). A key component of all Pepper Centers is the Research Education Component (REC), which provides financial support, education, and training to Pepper Scholars who Pepper Center leadership identify as showing particular promise as independent investigators. The REC at the UConn Pepper Center, led by Dr. David Steffens and Dr. George Kuchel, includes senior research leaders at UConn and Jackson Lab who could serve as mentors to Pepper Scholars (https://health.uconn.edu/pepper-center/research-and-education-component-rec/). A mentored research project is a primary focus of being a REC Scholar. We are issuing this solicitation to early stage faculty with an interest in aging-related research. Individuals with experience in this area are encouraged to apply, as are those with research backgrounds in non-aging related fields whose research might be enhanced with a new aging focus. Physician scientists and clinicians in other disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. We anticipate funding two new UConn Pepper Scholars through this competition. Funding for two Pepper Scholar positions would begin July 1, 2025. Pepper Scholar awards are typically awarded for one year, with a second year of funding based on evidence of progress and need. Since this award is taking place in year 5 of the current UConn Pepper Center funding cycle, a year 2 Pepper Scholar Award will also be contingent upon the parent grant's successful competitive renewal. The overall goals of the Pepper Center are focused on improving function and independence among older adults. As such the following criteria for Pepper Scholar Selection were developed to be consistent with these goals: • Trainee potential and commitment to an academic career • Demonstrated commitment to aging research • Alignment of proposed training and work with the broader mission of the NIA OAIC Pepper Center Program and the focus on UConn Pepper Center on Precision Gerontology • Availability and commitment of suitable mentorship • Ability to benefit from OAIC resources As an initial step prior to submitting a full Pepper Scholar application, we are requesting that potential candidates submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), due by 5 PM on January 17, 2025. The LOI should be one single-spaced page consisting of two paragraphs. The first paragraph should highlight aspects of the candidate's educational, training, and research background that are most relevant to the Pepper Scholar program, followed by a statement of how the candidate will benefit from the Pepper Scholars program. The second paragraph should include a brief description of the research project that will be supported by the Pepper Center REC. In addition to the LOI, candidates should submit either an NIH Biosketch (preferred) or a CV. The LOI and Biosketch/CV should be addressed to Dr. David Steffens, REC Core Leader and Dr. George Kuchel, REC Core Co-Leader, and emailed to Ms. Laura Masi at masi@uchc.edu Selected candidates will then be notified by January 31, 2025 and invited to submit a full application for the Pepper Scholar Program for a March 28, 2025 deadline.

Our latest exhibit in Celeste LeWitt Gallery features "Luminous Pastels" by Jane Penfield and "Reflective Moments" by Paul R. Berger.(Note new date for reception.)

Connecticut GIS DAY 2024 🦃 Registration is required to attend. So, if you have yet to fill out the application, please take a moment to do so:  Event Registration Link (https://forms.gle/qBTyyjQSZQeZxRGu7)Date – November 21st, 2024 Location – Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382 Rooms: Uncas Ballroom Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm Tentative Schedule8:30am-9:00am Networking 9:00am-9:20am Welcome / Blessing 9:20am-9:30am Break 9:30am-10:30am Keynote 10:35am-12:00pm Concurrent Sessions 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch / GeoJeopardy 1:05pm-1:55pm Concurrent Sessions 1:55pm-2:05pm Coffee Break 2:05pm-2:55pm Concurrent Sessions 2:55pm-3:05pm Closing Track Discussions 3:05pm-4:00pm Scavenger Hunt 4:00pm-5:00pm Mappy Hour (Game On) Connecticut GIS Network Discord. (https://discord.gg/Y3vn2QbGJS) Engage with your community on GIS Day. Comments will be occurring live on the day of through discord. Also, a forum to discuss GIS topics with your peers.

We will be collecting money from online dares such as Pieing a sister or doing a Tiktok Dance. All proceeds will go to our philanthropy.

Throughout the entire month of November, Sammy (Sigma Alpha Mu) will be raising money for the Judy Fund supporting Alzheimer's research. Check our Instagram story for our venmo!

On the Move is a photography exhibition celebrating the completion of an interdisciplinary inquiry at the unexpected intersection of physical therapy, photography, and art history. Awarded a UConn STEAM Innovation Grant in 2020, three early-career UConn professors created a study aimed at using creative movement and long-exposure photography to improve gait-training, motivation, and quality of life for Parkinson's disease patients. On the Move showcases the photographs created by participants during the study, and points to new horizons for collaborative research in the arts and sciences. The exhibition is funded by a University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts STEAM Innovation Grant to principal co-investigators Clare Benson, Cristina Colón-Semenza and Charlotte Gray.

Our organizations will be hosting a Thanksgiving can and bottle drive from 11/17-11/22. We will have a bin for collecting these cans and bottles outside of the Phi Delta Theta Husky Village House and donations are welcome at any time throughout the week. We will be taking the funds raised through this drive and donating them to the families of Connecticut Children's.

Honoring Pancreatic Cancer awareness (in memory of Dining staff member Tony Paguni) Dining staff will be wearing purple and/or wearing purple ribbons. Anyone on campus is welcome to join in on going purple for pancreatic cancer.

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. (ΜΣΥ) was founded on November 21, 1981 at Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Brunswick, New Jersey. 

UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a new, free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 11:00am-4:00pm                                                                                        Tuesdays: 3:00pm-6:30pm                                                                                Wednesdays: 10:30am-6:30pm                                                                              Thursdays: 3:30pm-6:30pm                                                                                        Fridays: 10:30am-5:00pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn's Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts 

Share a traditional Thanksgiving meal with friends before break! Rotisserie Turkey Breast with Gravy Green Bean Casserole Red Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffing Mac & Cheese Cranberry Sauce Brussels and bacon For non-meal plan guests please review our guest dining info. https://dining.uconn.edu/guests/ (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdining.uconn.edu%2Fguests%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crebecca.desroches%40uconn.edu%7C26fabfde486b4b8a7afe08dce7d0ae0e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638640130655751120%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bKbI22SImJGvgWnx9orHhsSSzObgdbpKJTqiEWXwF5o%3D&reserved=0)

The PNB Department and The PNB Society invite undergraduate students to come join PNB Faculty and staff for our second semi-annual Lounge & Learn: Student Faculty Mixer. Current undergraduates working in PNB labs will give 3 minute research presentations. Faculty will be present, and pizza will be offered for an opportunity to mingle with PNB faculty and staff to discuss the opportunity for undergraduate research in PNB labs.

Friendsgiving is a meal shared with friends on or around Thanksgiving. It's a more informal alternative to Thanksgiving, and is meant to be a time to spend with your chosen family. Please join UISA for a night of good food and mingling! Traditional thanksgiving food will be served.  Bring your friends! 

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).

Paint and De-Stress with ISA is an event that combines a mental health presentation with a relaxing paint night before finals week. Students will be able to learn more about the importance of mental health, how to keep your own personal health intact, and how to navigate through finals week. We will then end the night by listening to music and painting.This is an Honors Event. Category: Career, Professional, & Personal Development#UHLevent10977

Perceptions of School Connectedness Among Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Doctoral Dissertation for Neag School of Education's Educational Psychology Doctoral Program.

FAMILEE will be hosting a monthly event for the program. Mentors and mentees are welcome to come and have fun!

For the full class schedule, descriptions, and to register, please visit the UConn Recreation website (https://recreation.uconn.edu/group-fitness-schedule/).