MSE Alumna Recognized by The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
By Francesca Rameau, Written Communications Assistant
MSE Alumna, Sharon Uwanyuze, assistant teaching professor of materials science and engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology
MSE alumna, Sharon Uwanyuze ’23 Ph.D., was listed on the ‘Five Black Scholars Who Are Taking on New Assignment at Universities’ list published by The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Uwanyuze is a new assistant teaching professor of materials science and engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Her focus is metallurgical engineering, and she is an expert in non-ferrous alloys, such as titanium and nickel-based superalloys, metal-mold reactions, and investment casting.
At UConn, Uwanyuze earned her Ph.D. in materials science and engineering in 2023 while also completing The Graduate Certificate in College Instruction in 2022. This challenging program is designed for individuals interested in enhancing their theoretical and practical knowledge of college teaching, with the goal of providing a better learning experience for their students. And, in addition to Professor Uwanyuze’s academic achievements while a student, Sharon actively engaged in several organizations both on campus and in the community. She served as the President of Grad Black Stem the UConn chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, an organization dedicated to mentoring undergraduate students interested in pursuing higher education in STEM. Furthermore, she was involved with the His Branches Adventurer Club, a local church-based program for children grades 1-4 to learn and improve their social skills.
Uwanyuze received recognition for her outstanding contributions as a teaching assistant, earning her the UConn MSE Teaching Excellence Award. Additionally, she was awarded the General Electric (GE) Fellowship, a prestigious fellowship granted to graduate students who demonstrate innovation, during a year which especially focused on excellence in communications and pedagogy (teaching).
Department head Bryan Huey says, “Sharon impressed many of us throughout her time in UConn MSE. I’m especially pleased that she is continuing in academics, because I’m sure she will be an inspiration to her current and future students. This is yet another example of the incredible impact our alumni make beyond Storrs after they graduate.”
Published: February 7, 2024
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