Director, Office of Communications

Jessica McBride, PhD

Dr. Jessica McBride is the Director of the Office of Communications at UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. She is responsible for developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies to highlight the College's unique research strengths, outstanding academic offerings, and extensive community impact. An alum, Jessica earned her Ph.D. from UConn in 2017.


Author Archive

Meat at the butcher shop

Using New Tech to Identify the Cause of an Old Phenomenon in Meat Tenderness

Researchers from UConn's Department of Animal Science used machine learning algorithms to explain how an enzyme responsible for meat tenderness is modified on the molecular level

Student collect soil samples in the field

M.S. Student Brings More Accurate Soil Information to the Public

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Monique Michaud is standardizing soil data collection for scientists nationwide

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Abortion Infodemic: Allied Health Science Researchers Describe a Troubling Information Landscape

A team of UConn researchers explores the disinformation landscape after Roe v. Wade was overturned

Female scientist collecting samples in a marsh

Ph.D. Student Helps Protect Long Island Sound’s Marshes

With the Long Island Sound at particular risk, UConn researchers are using a method called thin layer placement to gradually increase marsh elevation

Swimmer and boats

KSI Helps Swimmer Go the Distance for Charity

KSI researchers were there for every stroke of Tuff's historic 25-mile swim along the Rhode Island coast

Blossom in the frost

Helping Local Farms Face Devastating Late-Season Frost

UConn programs aim to help assess the damage and support Connecticut farms after the impact of a late-season cold snap

Mosquito

UConn Researchers Identify Genetic Makeup of New Strains of West Nile

This study shows the variety of strains in circulation and what mosquitoes may be carrying as we head into summer

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Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Receive White Coats as Alums Celebrate 50th Reunion

UConn's is among the top ranked and longest continuously operating DPT programs in the country

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Study Finds Strong Interest in Injectable PrEP for Understudied Malaysian Population

This novel study explored an understudied group and assessed their interest in a new injectable form of pre-exposure prophylaxis

Laborers working in the heat

Heat is the Top Cause of Exertion-Related Injuries and Fatalities for Laborers

This study is one of the first of its kind to evaluate exertion-related injuries and fatalities from work-related activities