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University of Hartford College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture

Our extensive partnership networks, hands-on courses, and accomplished faculty will prepare you for your career or further education in graduate school.

The University of Hartford’s College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) offers programs geared towards technology, research, and growth preparing students for future careers in engineering and architecture. Whether you want to create a new life-changing technology, design sustainable buildings, or even work for NASA, the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA)

will help you get there. We offer degrees in:
-engineering, with an emphasis on theory, analysis, and design,
-technology, with an emphasis on hands-on application of theory
-architecture, a combination of design and application of theory. All of our programs promote technical excellence, reasoning ability, communication and interpersonal skills, and an understanding of ethical and moral issues. Our small class sizes lead to personal connections, making it easy for faculty to share their expertise with you. Undergraduate programs offered:
Architectural Design + Technology (BS)
Acoustical Engineering and Music (BSE)
Aerospace Engineering (BSAE)
Biomedical Engineering (BSBE)
Civil Engineering (BSCE)
Computer Engineering (BSCompE)
Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Robotics Engineering (BSRE)
Audio Engineering Technology (BS)
Computer and Electronic Engineering Technology (BS)
Electromechanical Engineering Technology (BS)

Graduate programs offered:
Master of Architecture
Master of Engineering or Master of Science in:
-Civil Engineering (Structural or Transportation)
-Electrical and Computer Engineering
-Environmental Engineering
-Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing and Turbomachinary)

09/09/2026

Over the summer, computer science faculty advanced research, secured competitive grants, presented at international conferences, and strengthened STEM education across Connecticut.

👏 Congratulations to:

• Mingjun Li on presenting innovative AI-enhanced teaching methods and leading a special issue on trustworthy AI.
• Abusaleh Tayeen on securing funding for cybersecurity research and mentoring graduate research presented at an international conference.
• Ingrid Russell on international conference leadership and becoming a certified ABET program evaluator.
• Andrew Jung on leading an IoT educator training initiative for Connecticut teachers and becoming a certified ABET program evaluator.
• Ahmed Bensaoud on multiple grant awards, international conference leadership, and a new faculty advisor role.

Their accomplishments reflect the department’s commitment to research, innovation, student mentorship, and community engagement.

09/07/2026

In August, CETA students Javier Serrano ’27 and Brianna Montano-Vazquez ’27, along with University of Bridgeport students, headed to Spain for the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project, supported by the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium.

The team spent three months preparing to launch and recover high-altitude balloons during the August 12 total solar eclipse, collecting data on the moon’s shadow, ozone levels, and solar radiation. Javier served as the team’s Telemetry Officer, tracking the balloons, running launch predictions, and leading helium fill operations.

What started as a childhood dream became a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put engineering into practice, collaborate across universities and cultures, and contribute to real scientific research.

“Little me would have been so proud of me today seeing me do this.” -Javier Serrano '27

Read the full story: https://www.hartford.edu/news/press-releases/2026/09/ns-eclipse-research-spain.aspx

09/03/2026

Industry leaders, we invite you to join us!

The University of Hartford’s Center for Manufacturing and Metrology is hosting an Open House & Manufacturing Day on Thursday, September 10, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on campus.

Connect with industry professionals, explore the latest in manufacturing and metrology, and celebrate Connecticut’s contributions to the global manufacturing industry. Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz will address attendees at 1 p.m.

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 University of Hartford

Join us as we celebrate Connecticut manufacturing and the innovation shaping its future.

08/31/2026

From building his first computer in second grade to launching a career as a simulation engineer, Sean McKenna ’26 has turned a lifelong curiosity into a career in engineering.

As a Computer and Electronic Engineering Technology graduate with a minor in Computer Science, Sean found the hands-on experience at UHart helped prepare him for life beyond the classroom. Through practical projects, supportive faculty, and an internship at Draper Laboratory, he gained the technical skills, and confidence, to take on real-world engineering challenges.

His internship experience ultimately led to a full-time position at Draper, where he’s now growing his career as a simulation engineer.

“I would like to thank my family for their constant support throughout college, and everyone at Draper who helped me grow from an intern into an engineer.”

Read the full story: https://www.hartford.edu/success-stories/2026/ss-ceta-sean-mckenna-26.aspx

08/28/2026

The University of Hartford’s Architectural Design + Technology (AD+T), Computer and Electronic Engineering Technology (CEET), and Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) programs have earned six-year accreditation from the ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC), the maximum accreditation period.

The achievement follows the submission of a comprehensive ABET self-study report in July 2025, a successful campus visit in October 2025, and a subsequent review of supporting documentation.

This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication of department chairs, program directors, faculty and staff who contributed to the self-study materials, assessment efforts, campus visit and review process. Their collective commitment to academic excellence and student success played a vital role in this achievement.

08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes, CETA Hawks! 🦅 From the classroom to the lab and beyond, a new semester means new opportunities to create, innovate and build what’s next. Here’s to an exciting year ahead!

08/21/2026

Biomedical engineering student Jasmin Enriquez '27 has been admitted to the Facilitated Graduate Admissions Program (F-GAP), a mentoring initiative that supports students pursuing graduate studies in mathematical sciences through individualized guidance, faculty mentorship, professional development, and assistance with the graduate application process. F-GAP also provides opportunities to build connections with graduate programs and participate in programs such as the Math Alliance's Field of Dreams conference, which brings together students, faculty, and graduate program representatives for networking, mentoring, and exploration of graduate study opportunities.

A key component of F-GAP is its triad mentoring model, which pairs each scholar with an undergraduate faculty mentor and a graduate faculty facilitator. Jasmin will be supported by Assistant Professor of Mathematics Anastasiia Minenkova as her undergraduate mentor, alongside a graduate faculty facilitator, creating a network of guidance and support as she navigates graduate school preparation and admissions. This collaborative mentoring structure helps scholars strengthen their applications, expand their professional connections, and gain insights into graduate education and future career opportunities.

Jasmin's participation in Field of Dreams and admission to F-GAP reflect her ongoing commitment to academic and professional growth. Through these experiences, she continues to expand her network, explore future opportunities, and prepare for the next stages of her educational journey.

08/17/2026

UHart research is reaching new heights! Recent graduates Jagbir Singh Shergill M’26, and Tucker Rice ’26, presented their aerospace research at the 2026 ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting in Bellevue, Washington.

Their research on delta-wing aerodynamics, conducted with Professor Ivana Milanovic, explores vortex behavior in subsonic and supersonic flight and supports the design of next-generation high-speed aircraft. ✈️

Now, Shergill is developing lunar lander technology at a NASA-funded aerospace startup, while Rice will pursue a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at UConn this fall.

Read the full story: https://www.hartford.edu/unotes/2026/08/engineering-research-at-asme.aspx

08/14/2026

Rudy Al Ahmar, assistant professor of aerospace engineering, joined WTNH to provide expert insight into a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage that impacted the Moon.

During the interview, Al Ahmar explained the factors involved in tracking and navigating spacecraft over long distances, as well as how a rocket stage can ultimately end up on a collision course with the Moon. He also discussed the significance of the event for the growing field of lunar exploration and the challenges engineers face as more spacecraft and debris travel through the space between Earth and the Moon.

Al Ahmar’s News 8 appearance highlights the expertise of UHart faculty and their ability to bring aerospace engineering knowledge to current events in space exploration.

Watch the interview: https://www.hartford.edu/unotes/2026/08/ceta-prof-discusses-space-x.aspx

08/12/2026

Professor Ivana Milanovic co-authored two companion research articles published in the August 2026 issue of the Journal of Fluids Engineering, the flagship journal of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

The companion papers, ‘Unsteady Wake Dynamics Behind a Sphere: A Numerical Investigation’ and ‘Experimental Flow Visualization Around a Sphere,’ present complementary computational and experimental investigations of the complex unsteady wake that develops behind a sphere. Published consecutively in the same issue, the articles integrate high-fidelity numerical simulation with state-of-the-art volumetric flow visualization to provide complementary perspectives on the same fluid mechanics phenomenon.

The publications are the result of an international collaboration among researchers from the University of Hartford, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Bavaria, Germany), and LaVision GmbH (Göttingen, Germany), and contribute to ongoing advances in computational fluid dynamics, experimental fluid mechanics, and flow visualization.

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