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Health Center Grants, July 2012
The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in July 2012. The list represents new awards as well as continuations, and is supplied to UConn Today by the Office of Research Administration and Finance. Federal Bansal, R. FGF Receptors in Myelin Function and Disease National Institute of […]
Storrs Grants, July 2012
The following grants were received through the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) in July 2012. The list represents only new proposals awarded, and excludes continuations. The list is provided each month by OSP. Anagnostou, E., Civil & Environmental Engineering FM Global Internship for Hojjat Seyyedi AY 2012-13 FM Global, $62,119, 8/12-5/13 Armstrong, L., Kinesiology Hydration […]
Storrs Grants, June 2012
The following grants were received through the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) in June 2012. The list represents only new proposals awarded, and excludes continuations. The list is provided each month by OSP. Adamson, D., Chemistry Boron Nitride Flame Retardant University of Connecticut Center for Science & Technology Commercialization, $50,000, 6/12-5/13 Anderson, S., Human Development/Family […]
UConn Study: Some People Find Facebook More Entertaining Than Others
Communication professor David Atkin found that more people look to Facebook for entertainment than to communicate with others.
Drumline: ‘Nod Ya Head’ to UConn
The UConn Marching Band's Drumline presents its rendition of Will Smith's 'Nod Ya Head' from Men In Black II.
University Operations During Inclement Weather
University officials outline the policy for early releases, delays, or closing due to inclement weather.
Ready, Set, Cook! UConn’s Culinary Olympics
Twelve teams of chefs representing various dining facilities on campus prepared an array of delicious dishes during the 'Boiling Point' competition on Thursday.
Professor Emerita of English Florence ‘Feenie’ Ziner Dies
A writer of children's literature as well as books for adults, Ziner taught at UConn for 20 years.
Fall 2012 ‘Faculty Large Grant’ Awards
The Research Foundation’s fall 2012 Faculty Large Grants were announced recently. The goal of these awards is to help faculty in all disciplines to better position themselves to apply for and receive extramural funding for their research and scholarly activities. For the fall 2012 Faculty Large Grant competition, the Research Advisory Council received 51 proposals, […]
2013 Health Center Headlines
December 2013 December 29, 2013 UConn Professor Leading New Journal on Health Disparities December 23, 2013 Mandatory Helmets for Snowboarding? [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/126216011″ params=”color=ff6600&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] December 23, 2013 Safety on the Slopes December 23, 2013 Scrambling Toward Christmas with Sad Songs, Oscar Isaac, and Tight Flights [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/128229872″ params=”color=ff6600&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” […]