Meet Craig Calvert, Assistant Professor in Residence and Co-Director of the MEM Program.
Dr. Calvert, a seasoned professional with a diverse background in chemistry and business, began his academic journey earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry before pursuing a PhD in inorganic materials chemistry at UConn. He later obtained a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management (MS-BAPM), also from UConn.
Professionally, Dr. Calvert started in sales support, leveraging technical expertise to assist in the sale of laboratory-grade microwaves, and later led sales in open territories. His career evolved to include roles as a chemical safety expert in environmental and engineering consulting, conducting safety inspections at Electric Boat, and ultimately working in project management in the VIRGINIA Program Office at Electric Boat.
Professor Calvert with a team during Senior Design Demo Day.
Affiliated with UConn since 1999, first as a summer researcher, Dr. Calvert transitioned to full-time teaching in the fall of 2018 after years of collaboration and adjunct teaching. What he enjoys most about teaching is engaging and challenging students, often trying new classroom techniques and enjoying the response. Dr. Calvert was naturally drawn to the MEM program due to his extensive background in engineering, project management, and business. His favorite aspect of MEM is its multidisciplinary approach, which equips students with a wide range of skills. When not teaching, his favorite place to stop by on campus is the old entrance to the Benton Museum, especially when the fountain is on.