20,855 students enrolled in UConn courses through UConn ECE

1,908 UConn ECE course sections offered throughout Connecticut

1,285UConn ECE Instructors teaching throughout Connecticut

197 Connecticut High Schools participating

Welcome and Welcome Back!

• Arts at the Capitol Theatre Performing Arts Magnet School
• Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
• Greenwich Country Day School
• Madina Academy
• Metropolitan Business High School
• New Milford High School
• Northwest Catholic High School
• Richard J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
• The Forman School
• Weston High School

Highest Number of Students Enrolled in UConn Courses:

• 472 Glastonbury High School
• 407 Staples High School
• 392 Conard High School
• 383 Edwin O. Smith High School
• 382 Norwich Free Academy
• 354 Trumbull High School
• 336 Ridgefield High School
• 323 Manchester High School
• 317 Newington High School
• 312 Avon High School

Percent Enrollment Increase From 2024-2025:

• 640% Terryville High School
• 363% Newtown High School
• 156% Vinal Technical High School
• 150% St. Paul Catholic High School
• 147.69% Brookfield High School
• 147.62% Hartford Public High School
• 133% Somers High School
• 127% Bacon Academy
• 118% Watertown High School
• 117% Bolton High School

Largest Percentage of High School taking UConn courses:

• 51.68% Academy of Science and Innovation
• 48.41% Marine Science Magnet High School
• 45.45% New England Jewish Academy
• 40.19% Edwin O. Smith High School
• 38.83% Xavier High School
• 36.96% Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut
• 34.73% Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
• 34.06% Avon High School
• 32.02% Lyme-Old Lyme High School
• 32.00% Christian Heritage School

20,855 students enrolled in UConn courses through UConn ECE

1,908 UConn ECE course sections offered throughout Connecticut

1,285UConn ECE Instructors teaching throughout Connecticut

197 Connecticut High Schools participating

Welcome and Welcome Back!

• Arts at the Capitol Theatre Performing Arts Magnet School
• Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
• Greenwich Country Day School
• Madina Academy
• Metropolitan Business High School
• New Milford High School
• Northwest Catholic High School
• Richard J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
• The Forman School
• Weston High School

Highest Number of Students Enrolled in UConn Courses:

• 472 Glastonbury High School
• 407 Staples High School
• 392 Conard High School
• 383 Edwin O. Smith High School
• 382 Norwich Free Academy
• 354 Trumbull High School
• 336 Ridgefield High School
• 323 Manchester High School
• 317 Newington High School
• 312 Avon High School

Percent Enrollment Increase From 2024-2025:

• 640% Terryville High School
• 363% Newtown High School
• 156% Vinal Technical High School
• 150% St. Paul Catholic High School
• 147.69% Brookfield High School
• 147.62% Hartford Public High School
• 133% Somers High School
• 127% Bacon Academy
• 118% Watertown High School
• 117% Bolton High School

Largest Percentage of High School taking UConn courses:

• 51.68% Academy of Science and Innovation
• 48.41% Marine Science Magnet High School
• 45.45% New England Jewish Academy
• 40.19% Edwin O. Smith High School
• 38.83% Xavier High School
• 36.96% Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut
• 34.73% Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
• 34.06% Avon High School
• 32.02% Lyme-Old Lyme High School
• 32.00% Christian Heritage School

By Stefanie Malinoski 

 

This spring, UConn Early College Experience certified 248 new instructors, including 189 new partner instructors who completed New Instructor Orientation on May 18th, expanding access to UConn courses across 45 disciplines in 126 Connecticut high schools.  

 

Led by Executive Director, Chris Todd, and the UConn ECE staff, the day-long orientation introduced educators to key program components, including instructional responsibilities, student registration processes, and alignment with NACEP standards. Breakout sessions highlighted UConn’s instructional resources, program operations, and student enrichment opportunities such as the Pre-College Summer program. Special thanks to Ery Caswell, Student Success and Engagement Librarian, Daniel Facchinetti, Director of Educational Technologies, and Samantha Hannagan, Educational Technologist, for sharing their expertise with the group.   

 

In the afternoon, discipline-specific meetings connected new instructors with Faculty Coordinators and fellow instructors, fostering collaboration and a strong professional community across subject areas. Participation from Faculty Coordinators in each discipline reinforced ECE’s commitment to supporting its growing statewide network of instructors. 

 

As the academic year concludes, UConn ECE celebrates this milestone and remains focused on expanding access to rigorous educational opportunities for both teachers and students across Connecticut. 

19,886 students enrolled in UConn courses through UConn ECE

1,761 UConn ECE course sections offered throughout Connecticut

1,188 UConn ECE Instructors teaching throughout Connecticut

193 Connecticut High Schools participating

Welcome!

• Woodhouse Academy
• ACES at Chase
• Lakeview High School

Welcome Back!

• Vinal Technical High School
• Wilbur Cross High School
• Eli Whitney Technical High School
• Weaver High School
• Bassick High School
• Darien High School

Highest Number of Students Enrolled in UConn Courses:

• 443 Glastonbury High School
• 431 Edwin O. Smith High School
• 366 Conard High School
• 356 Trumbull High School
• 355 Ridgefield High School
• 354 Staples High School
• 346 Southington High School
• 342 Manchester High School
• 339 Norwich Free Academy
• 309 Hall High School

Percent Enrollment Increase From 2024-2025:

• 560% Classical Magnet School
• 500% Grove School
• 268% Pomperaug Regional High School
• 214% Watertown High School
• 180% Wilby High School
• 123% Shepaug Valley School
• 122% Newtown High School
• 116.95% Amity Regional High School
• 116.67% Wheeler High School
• 115.79% Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Largest Percentage of High School taking UConn courses:

• 54.95% Academy of Science and Innovation
• 50.36% Marine Science Magnet High School
• 42.67% Edwin O. Smith High School
• 34.19% Xavier High School
• 32.35% Waterbury Career Academy
• 32.10% Franklin Academy
• 32.08% Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy
• 30.48% Achievement First Amistad High School
• 30.44% Avon High School
• 30.30% University High School of Science and Engineering

UConn ECE Marine Science Symposium Showcases Student Research

 

May 22 & 28, 2025

 

The 2025 UConn Early College Experience Marine Science Symposium made waves this spring at the UConn Avery Point Campus. With growing interest and over 175 student participants, the event expanded to two dates—May 22 and May 28—to accommodate the impressive turnout of UConn ECE student researchers and marine science enthusiasts from high schools across Connecticut.

 

Hosted on the scenic shores of Long Island Sound, the symposium provided an inspiring platform for high school students enrolled in UConn’s ECE Marine Science courses (MARN1001E: The Sea Around Us and MARN1003E: Introduction to Oceanography with Lab) to showcase the results of their year long research projects. Six schools participated in this year’s event: University High School of Science and Engineering, Marine Science Magnet High School, Waterford High School, Ledyard High School, The Morgan School, and The Sound School.

 

Students presented their work through a combination of oral presentations and detailed scientific posters. Research topics ranged from micro-plastic pollution and marine biodiversity to the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. The diversity of subjects reflected not only the rigor of the student projects but also the enthusiasm and curiosity these young scientists bring to the field of marine science.

 

By splitting the schools between two dates, the symposium offered a more focused and engaging experience, allowing for deeper discussions, peer-to-peer feedback, and meaningful interactions with UConn faculty and marine science professionals. This format helped bridge classroom learning with the real-world application of scientific research.

 

Events like the Marine Science Symposium exemplify the power of experiential education. Students walked away with more than just academic credit—they gained confidence, presentation skills, and a genuine sense of belonging in the scientific community. Their work was not only ambitious and well researched but also impressively presented, showcasing a high level of professionalism and
dedication.

 

 

UConn
ECE Marine Science
Symposium
Showcases Student
Research

May 22 & 28, 2025
The 2025 UConn Early College Experience Marine Science Symposium made waves this spring at the UConn Avery Point Campus. With growing interest and over 175 student participants, the event expanded to two dates—May 22 and May 28—to accommodate the impressive turnout of UConn ECE student researchers and marine science enthusiasts from high schools across Connecticut.

Hosted on the scenic shores of Long Island Sound, the symposium provided an inspiring platform for high school students enrolled in UConn’s ECE Marine Science courses (MARN1001E: The Sea Around Us and MARN1003E: Introduction to Oceanography with Lab) to showcase the results of their year long research projects. Six schools participated in this year’s event: University High School of Science and Engineering, Marine Science Magnet High School, Waterford High School, Ledyard High School, The Morgan School, and The Sound School.

Students presented their work through a combination of oral presentations and detailed scientific posters. Research topics ranged from micro-plastic pollution and marine biodiversity to the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. The diversity of subjects reflected not only the rigor of the student projects but also the enthusiasm and curiosity these young scientists bring to the field of marine science.

By splitting the schools between two dates, the symposium offered a more focused and engaging experience, allowing for deeper discussions, peer-to-peer feedback, and meaningful interactions with UConn faculty and marine science professionals. This format helped bridge classroom learning with the real-world application of scientific research.

Events like the Marine Science Symposium exemplify the power of experiential education. Students walked away with more than just academic credit—they gained confidence, presentation skills, and a genuine sense of belonging in the scientific community. Their work was not only ambitious and well researched but also impressively presented, showcasing a high level of professionalism and
dedication.