06/02/2026
UConn ECE Chemistry students from five high schools spent the day exploring college science at the first of two 2026 UConn Chemistry ECE Lab Days!
Hosted in the UConn Chemistry , students learned from Dr. Michael Kienzler about molecular photoswitches before taking part in a hands-on experiment synthesizing and photoswitching azobenzene. From exploring the Periodic Table to conducting lab work alongside UConn faculty, it was an exciting day of discovery, collaboration, and real-world chemistry.
Thank you to UConn ECE Faculty Coordinator Dr. Fatma Selampinar, Dr. Michael Kienzler, and everyone who helped make this experience possible for our UConn ECE students and teachers!