Facilitating,
Empowering,
and Uplifting
Future Leaders
Empowering Futures
The Vergnano Institute for Impact is committed to fostering connection and passion in the engineering and STEM fields. Our programs are designed to facilitate the outreach, recruitment, retention, and overall success of all members of the College of Engineering community. By engaging our prospective and current students, in addition our community, we seek to empower them with a vision to look beyond themselves and see a future of diversity of mind, thought and values.
These values that are instilled will help empower not just the UConn Husky community but empower others beyond Connecticut and every where they go.
Harnessing Student Potential
From programs for young learners looking to step into the world of STEM, to Huskies looking make an Impact on the world, we offer Engineering programs and opportunities for all. Through these initiatives, we support the potential of all learners, helping them grow into the engineers and leaders of tomorrow.
Explore our programs for engineers of all ages:
Building Community
At VII, we build communities to support all students, no matter where they are in their engineering journey.
Through mentor-mentee programs, summer engineering programs, and events during the school year, VII offers spaces for students to connect and grow together.
Our Undergraduate and Graduate students are the driving force behind our initiatives and events – from educational outreach, to community building, and volunteering – they are the Impact. VII is proud to support the UConn chapters of multiple national engineering organizations, connecting students to each other and professional opportunities.
Guiding Momentum for Success
No matter were a student is in their engineering journey, VII is here to help guide their momentum.
Whether a young learner is looking to further curiosity in the STEM fields, an undergraduate student is joining the UConn community or preparing for professional endeavors, or an educator seeking to deepen their connection to STEM, VII is here to support their journey.
Support Our Mission
If you are interested in uplifting tomorrow’s engineers through engaging and impactful STEM programming for all students, please consider supporting VII.