UConn News Roundup, November 2013

Read what UConn experts said in the media about wireless data gloves, noise level at NFL games, and the effect of women's success on the male ego.

News Roundup

News Roundup

UConn is on the move – and the media are taking notice.

From the expertise of our renowned faculty to inspiring student achievements, UConn pride is spreading locally, nationally, and globally. Take a look at our roundup of some recent major stories:

 

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Make Some Noise

Jennifer Tufts, UConn associate professor of audiology and president of the National Hearing Conservation Association, chimes in on the topic of noise level at NFL games in this New York Times article.

 

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One Size Doesn’t Fit All

UConn education professor Jonathan Plucker is quoted in this Washington Post article on the difference in quality among teacher education programs.

 

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A Woman’s Work

James O’Neil, UConn professor of educational psychology and family studies psychology, discusses masculinity in this Washington Post article about the effect of women’s success on the male ego.

 

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Tech That Fits Like a Glove

Kevin Marinelli, IT systems manager for the UConn mathematics department, recently debuted his “Wireless Data Gloves,” at the World Maker Faire New York. Read more about his project in this Circuit Cellar article.

 

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