University of Hartford Programs

1. After-School Computer Academy for Hartford in-school females age 16-18 : $41,800 Capital Workforce Partners grant – University of Hartford . Summary : The program provides after-school computer training for Hartford in-school females age 16-18 that are in need of computer proficiency training. The program runs twice a year, enrolling 12-13 students per cycle. Contact Gail Champlin champlin@hartford.edu
   
   
2. Machine Learning Laboratory Experiences for Introducing Undergraduates to Artificial Intelligence : $109,469 NSF grant – University of Hartford . Summary : Ingrid Russell and her colleagues at Central Connecticut State University and Gettysburg College have developed hands-on projects for students involving the design and implementation of a learning system. The projects use machine learning to tie together the core artificial intelligence (AI) topics. In addition to creating projects for classroom use, undergraduate students have worked with Russell on related research. Contact I. Russell.
   
    
3. Million Solar Roofs Initiative: $10,000 CT Clean Energy Fund grant – University of Hartford . Summary : University of Hartford prepared and presented informational seminars about solar photovoltaic systems and their installation. These seminars were provided free of charge to the public. In addition to the seminars, the program's website ( http://www.solarconnecticut.org/ ) contains educational information on how solar energy works as well as news and resources. Contact Subhash Chandra, chandra@hartford.edu
   
   
4. Petroleum Research Fund : $50,000 American Chemical Society grant – University of Hartford . The grant supports advanced scientific education and fundamental research in the ‘petroleum field'. Undergraduate students carry out all of this research and are introduced to a combination of syn the sis, spectroscopy, magneto chemistry, and catalytic transformations of organic species, all within a single system. Contact Laura Pence lpence@hartford.edu
   
   
5. Project Crecer: $61,411 Capitol Workforce Partners grant – University of Hartford . Summary: Project Crecer is a summer program for Latino high school students. The program has academic and employment portions. Project Crecer has been ongoing as a summer program for 20 years. Latino high school students attend morning academic sessions and are placed in jobs in the afternoon. Contact Gail Champlin champlin@hartford.edu .
   
   
6. Upper Albany Main Street Program (City of Hartford ): $135,000 Community Development block grant – University of Hartford , The Upper Albany Main Street (UAMS) Program works toward making the Upper Albany Commercial District a thriving business and cultural center. One component of this program is providing technological literacy training to community members. University of Hartford students work with 25 business owners in the community on projects ranging from simple technology training and assistance to website building. Contact Marilyn Risi risi@hartford.edu

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