Author Archive
Honoring an Engineering Icon
UConn Emeritus Professor Charles H. Knapp grew up in Coventry, Conn., attended a one-room schoolhouse as a child, and, later in life, before he owned his own car, would hitchhike his way to Storrs for classes.
Alumna’s Bequest will Support Grad Students in Biostatistics
The late Elizabeth Macfarlane ’39 (CLAS) pioneered a path in biostatistics and public health over her long career. Her bequest to UConn affirms her vision.
Professor Emeritus to Receive Highest Award in Social Psychology
David Kenny will receive the highest award in his field, for his contributions to research on social interaction and 'person perception.'
Tokyo to Torrington: Asian Studies in Connecticut’s Northwest Corner
A historian at the Torrington campus is leading a public discussion of Japanese culture this summer as part of her focus on the Far East.
A New Voice on the Fishery Council
The New England Fishery Management Council tackles controversial issues such as catch limits and how to manage a dwindling resource. UConn historian Matt McKenzie brings a cultural and historical perspective to the table.
Climate Change on Martha’s Vineyard
A UConn graduate student used GIS data to project what could happen on Martha’s Vineyard if sea levels rise dramatically.
Distinguished Professor Kent Holsinger Uses Statistical Models to Analyze Genetic Data
Biologist Kent Holsinger has evolved, just like his subject. His many roles include blogging and advocating for open-access publishing.
Pratt & Whitney Engineering Extends Relationship with UConn
Pratt & Whitney made another generous annual gift to the University of Connecticut School of Engineering and the Mechanical Engineering Department aimed at further strengthening the collaboration with its Center of Excellence at UConn for engineering students and faculty.
Language Researchers Awarded $3M IGERT Grant
How do humans develop and learn language? UConn researchers have won an NSF ‘IGERT’ grant to train a new generation of scientists to answer that question.
Breaking Down How We Breathe
Physiology and neurobiology professor Daniel Mulkey studies something most of us don’t think about – how we breathe.