Author Archive
Magnets, Optics, and Space: Second Graders Visit CLAS Physics Studios
Students from Mansfield Elementary had four hours of fun learning in the same state-of-the-art classrooms as physics undergraduates
Meet New Head of Chemistry, Mark Peczuh
The seasoned chemist discusses the study of ‘stuff,’ raves about his department’s faculty, and pits AI against Taylor Swift
UConn Experts Discuss Climate Change’s Impact on Connecticut
As part of the UConn Foundation’s Impact Series, four researchers, including two from CLAS, discussed their research on climate change in Connecticut — and what the state can do about its impacts
New Book From CLAS Professor Explores Being ‘Black in the Ivory’ (Tower)
The collection of more than 60 essays edited by Shardé M. Davis, associate professor of communication, reflects on her #BlackintheIvory hashtag and movement to expose anti-Black racism in academia
Meet New Head of Economics, Richard Langlois
The economic historian and UConn baseball fan talks about his new role leading the department, which he began in January
Meet New Head of Physics, George Gibson
'As science and physics have changed, we’ve changed and adapted'
CLAS Connections: Heather Parker and Kelsey Hammerman ’17 (CLAS)
Five heartfelt minutes with Academic Advisor of History Heather Parker and her former advisee Kelsey Hammerman ’17 (CLAS)
CLAS Connections: Fiona Vernal and Amanda Cannada
Five heartfelt minutes with Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies Fiona Vernal and Africana Studies Program Assistant Amanda Cannada
CLAS Connections: Jason Chang and Karen Lau ’25 (CLAS)
Five heartfelt minutes with Director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Institute and Professor of History Jason Chang and undergraduate student Karen Lau ’25 (CLAS)
Wells Named CLAS Associate Dean for Life and Physical Sciences
The former physics department head wants to foster a community where researchers can feel included and thrive.