Author Archive
Studying ‘Creatures Great and Small’ as a Veterinary Pathologist
As a veterinary pathologist, Natalie Tocco has had the opportunity to study creatures great and small herself – from black bears, to beluga whales, to elephants, and invertebrates
Mary Anne Amalaradjou Named CAHNR Leadership Fellow
Associate professor to support collegewide engagement and strategic vision efforts
CAHNR’s Sarah Reed Recognized for Excellence in Food and Agricultural Education by APLU, USDA
Reed is a core faculty member in UConn’s animal science and equine programs where she teaches courses in comparative exercise physiology, horse breeding farm management, equine rehabilitation, and scientific writing
Curating Green Space in an Urban Jungle
CAHNR Alum Stephanie Lucas uses her training in plant science to enrich an iconic historic park in New York City
COVID Virus Declining in Northeast Animals
A group of Connecticut researchers now better understand the current coronaviral landscape of wild and domestic animals in the northeastern United States
Michael Dietz Named Head of UConn’s Department of Extension
A UConn alumnus, he has served the University in a variety of Extension leadership roles, developing and leading statewide programs focused on water resources, environmental quality, and community-based education
First Year Programs Names Excellence in Teaching Award for Steven Zinn
Over the years, Zinn has taught 59 FYE sections with over 1,100 students and 34 peer mentors
Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools
The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy
New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications
Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages
A Better Way to Measure Body Fat for Athletes
Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to gain a more accurate, accessible measurement of body composition