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Otis Innovation Hackathon Prompts Undergrads to Leverage Emerging Tech

Posted on by Claire Hall
Aditya Chandraker, Niteesh Saravanan, and Priyanshu Agrawal holding their prize at the Otis Hackathon in Storrs, from left to right.
Left to Right: Aditya Chandraker, Niteesh Saravanan, and Priyanshu Agrawal hold their prize at the Otis Hackathon in Storrs. (Contributed Photo)

World’s leading elevator company gives winning participants $10,000 in scholarships

Imagine using your voice to summon an elevator—or several of them—to take you and your colleagues up to a meeting or asking the elevator for personalized directions to a nearby restaurant that could then be transferred to your cell phone.Continue Reading

OPIM Professor Jing Peng Among Most Promising Young Scholars

Posted on by Claire Hall
UConn business professor Jing Peng accepts the Gordon B. Davis Young Scholar Award from ISS President Oliver Sheng, recognizing her as one of the most promising young scholars in information management.
UConn business professor Jing Peng has been honored as one of the most promising young scholars in the information management field. In the photo above, Peng (left) accepts the Gordon B. Davis Young Scholar Award from ISS President Oliver Sheng. (contributed photo)

OPIM professor Jing Peng, a prolific researcher and champion of students in the Ph.D. program, has received a prestigious award, recognizing him as a promising young scholar who is likely to make outstanding contributions to his field.Continue Reading

BAPM Grad Students Assist Atlas Air With Pilot-Retention Analytics

Posted on by Ira Morrison
Atlas Air First Officer David Thompson stands before one of the company’s aircraft. Atlas Air recently partnered with UConn’s BAPM graduate program to analyze data for a pilot-retention program, and a second project on spare-part availability.
Atlas Air First Officer David Thompson stands before one of the company’s aircraft. Atlas Air recently partnered with UConn’s BAPM graduate program to analyze data for a pilot-retention program, and a second project on spare-part availability. (Contributed Photo)

In the highly competitive international air-transportation business, ensuring on-time delivery of passengers and cargo requires elaborate strategic planning, precise scheduling, flexible and timely maintenance, and extraordinary teamwork.Continue Reading

Nine ‘Enthusiastic, Well Qualified’ Faculty Join School for Fall 2022

Posted on by Claire Hall
Aerial view of the UConn Storrs campus with the text "Welcome, New Faculty - 2022."
(Photo courtesy of University Communications)

The School of Business is welcoming nine new faculty members this semester, continuing a trend of successful recruiting. Many of the new hires already have strong research accomplishments and awards for teaching excellence.Continue Reading

Innovation Award Bestowed on OPIM Professor Who Inspires Students to Embrace Emerging Tech

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Professor Jon Moore in the OPIM Innovate Lab.
Professor Jon Moore in the OPIM Innovate Lab (Contributed Photo)

When OPIM professor Jon Moore wanted to teach undergraduates the significance of emerging technology, he created a hands-on classroom at UConn’s Spring Valley Farm that used data analytics and tech to grow herbs and keep fish healthy.

Moore, who has been described by his former students as visionary, inspirational, and committed to their success, has been awarded the 2022 Teaching Innovation Award by UConn’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.Continue Reading

Gov. Lamont Honors Grad Students Who Won Global Investment Championship

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – Gov. Ned Lamont, UConn Interim President Radenka Maric, and School of Business Dean John A. Elliott on Friday, Jan. 21 honored five graduate students whose investment prowess beat almost 500 teams worldwide, capturing the top award in the 2021 Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge.

UConn Redesigns MBA Programs to Offer More Flexible Course Options

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – The UConn School of Business announced plans on Thursday, Jan. 20 to redesign its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, a decision reflecting growing student interest in more flexible educational options.