The
Innovation
Shop
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About Our Team
Comprised of four individuals spanning backgrounds in engineering, medical devices, accounting, architecture, precision machining, electronics and more, students can gain skills in varied fields on their way to a complete engineering education.
Anthony Beatty
Mechanical Engineer
anthony.beatty@uconn.edu
Peter Glaude
Manufacturing Engineer
peter.glaude@uconn.edu
Joe Luciani
Design & Manufacturing Instructor
joseph.luciani@uconn.edu
Ken Premo
Electrical Engineer
kenneth.premo@uconn.edu
About Our Space
The Innovation Shop is composed of a 6,000-square foot space with key manufacturing equipment like CNC mills, 3D printers, and welding tools. Students and Innovation Shop employees proceed through the space from ideation, prototyping, and finally creation.
What's Happening @
University News
- Math Department Wins GAANN: Full Funding for Five Ph.D. Fellows November 19, 2024The national award will allow the department to grow in size, diversity, and research output
- UConn Cuts Storrs Water Demand in Half With High-Tech Facility, Conservation Efforts November 18, 2024The drop in water use has happened despite a 22% increase in the population being served
- As Transportation Institute Hits 50-Year Mark, Efficiency, Safety Still in the Driver’s Seat November 15, 2024'The partnership between the Connecticut DOT and UConn is only growing'
- “Don’t Mess With Mansfield” Clean-Up Event on Saturday November 14, 2024The University of Connecticut and the Town of Mansfield are teaming up for a community cleanup day on Saturday, Nov. 16
Engineering News
- Paving the Way for Future Success November 20, 2024UConn Engineering helped pilot an asphalt training program aimed at reducing recidivism and creating job paths for formerly incarcerated individuals
- Prominent German Company Executives Come to UConn to Recruit New Business, Engineering Talent November 19, 2024‘Having exposure to German companies and German life absolutely would set someone apart as a job candidate’
- As Transportation Institute Hits 50-Year Mark, Efficiency, Safety Still in the Driver’s Seat November 15, 2024'The partnership between the Connecticut DOT and UConn is only growing'
- UConn and Fort Hays State University Compete in Werth Innovation for Sustainability Challenge November 12, 2024Both teams presented compelling projects focused on compost solutions
Community News
- Paving the Way for Future Success November 20, 2024UConn Engineering helped pilot an asphalt training program aimed at reducing recidivism and creating job paths for formerly incarcerated individualsIra Morrison
- Neag School Hosts Early College Experience Day for 116 High School Students November 19, 2024Eight public school districts brought EDCI 1100, EPSY 1100, and EDLR 2001 students to StorrsMikala Kane
- UConn Cuts Storrs Water Demand in Half With High-Tech Facility, Conservation Efforts November 18, 2024The drop in water use has happened despite a 22% increase in the population being servedStephanie Reitz
- Neag School Researcher Receives Funding to Develop New School District Integration Plans November 13, 2024Alexandra Freidus to lead team supported by the Spencer Foundation and the American Institutes for ResearchMikala Kane