Elaina Hancock


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Image of the Salton Sea in California on a sunny day

Studying the Convergence of Toxic Dust, Lung Disease, and Environmental Injustice Around California’s Salton Sea

New findings show chronic inhalation of toxic dust triggers shift in gut microbiome

Intestinal bacteria, Gut microbiome helps control intestinal digestion and the immune system

Exploring More Surprising Effects of Our Microbiome

Bacterial lipids may prove to be potent mediators for difficult to treat metabolic diseases and more

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A World-class Window into a World-class Collection

Explore UConn’s impressive botanical conservatory in-person or virtually

A space telescope depicted with a colorful backdrop of stellar objects in the distance.

One Step Closer to a Fuller Picture of the Universe

'PRIMA will give us a new view to the universe, enabling observations of unprecedented sensitivity in the far-infrared'

Students at Swan lake during an outdoor class by Professor Robert Thorson.

Revealing the Science of Walden

Enchantment can come from a comprehensive understanding

A Tesla electric car recharges its batteries at a gas and charging station.

A Holistic Approach for Equitable EV Infrastructure Development

EV infrastructure is not just a charging location problem; it's a community and resilience planning problem

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UConn Student to Continue Legacy of Environmental Stewardship

'An important part of environmental leadership is about expanding your network and stepping out of your comfort zone'

A photo of a river with a clear water shot of rocks at the bottom

Snapshot From the Field: Studying Ecosystem Evolution in the Fastest Warming Region on Earth

A glimpse at the Summer 2026 EVOME field season

A native flower meadow including yellow, white, and purple flowers, with a stand of trees in the background.

UConn Student Working for Fewer Lawns and More Meadows Across CT

Rethinking the lawn, to support biodiversity and sustainability

A paved trail surrounded by trees and undergrowth alongside a wooden fence. On the fence is a gray box with a Connecticut-shaped sticker on it.

Tracking Statewide Trail Use with the CT Trail Census

A leading-edge program gains insights into use on some of CT’s most impressive assets