Author Archive
Plant Stem Cell Research May Yield Bigger, Stronger Crops
A UConn researcher is studying a plant protein that plays a key role in biomass accumulation, with potential applications for agriculture and renewable energy.
The Human Cost of ‘Clean’ Energy
UConn and Harvard researchers have shown that hydroelectric energy may be more damaging to northern ecosystems than climate change.
Topping-out UConn’s Newest Residence Hall
A milestone in the construction of Next Gen Hall was marked Sept. 14 with the hoisting of a flag, a tree, and the final two planks.
UConn Health Earns Gold Award for Heart Attack Care
UConn Health is a 2015 Gold Award-winner in a nationwide initiative led by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.
Empty Promises: Kids’ Exposure to TV Ads for Candy
While candy makers are following the letter of the law in their pledges not to advertise to children, a new study highlights substantial loopholes.
Privacy, Security, and the Legacy of 9/11
A UConn privacy law expert discusses how legal and policy changes after the terrorist attacks of 9/11 have affected personal privacy in the U.S.
UConn, UConn Health Join Yale on Drug Research Initiative
The $10 million initiative will speed the commercialization of drug discovery research.
Women in the Boardroom: Why the Invitation List is Still Closed
Management professor Lucy Gilson discusses why so few corporate board positions are filled by women, and what effects this has on companies.
UConn Health Faculty on 2015 Best Doctors List
Hartford Magazine’s 2015 list of Best Doctors in Connecticut includes 53 UConn Health faculty members.
UConn Issues Water Supply Watch
Because of continuing dry conditions, the University has introduced mandatory as well as voluntary water conservation measures.