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UConn Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Encourages Experiential Learning, Sees Tremendous Student Success
For over 60 years, UConn's program has prepared generations of dedicated physical therapists
Tree Hugger: Alyssa Cleland Learns the Arborists’ Ropes
One of few females in the field, Alyssa Cleland soars to new heights in her training to be a licensed arborist
Buzzkill for Bugs: Jillian Bowen Educates Kids on Insect-Borne Illness
One student's summer internship helps keep Connecticut residents informed on tick- and mosquito-borne illness with a focus on One Health
Master Gardener Program Supports Ecologically Sound Gardening at Hammonasset Beach State Park
From butterfly gardens to erosion control, UConn Extension Master Gardeners show there's much more to Hammonasset beach than surf and sand
Abby Interrante Investigates Potential Mouse Model for Fatty Liver Disease
With support from the Margaret J. Ware Scholarship, Interrante and other UConn students are getting hands-on research experience in the field of human nutrition
Who You Gonna Call? UConn Extension!
Part of a national network of Cooperative Extension Systems at land-grant universities across the country, UConn Extension reaches every community in the state to help real people solve real problems
Athletic Trainers in Secondary Schools of Primary Importance for UConn Kinesiology Researchers
Research programs in UConn's Department of Kinesiology highlight the important role played by athletic trainers in schools around the country
UConn Extension Rides High on Hybrid Learning
Regardless of the pandemic, UConn Extension is exploring ways to keep meeting Connecticut residents where they are
Finding Social Support Through Social Media During COVID Lockdowns
Despite its bad rap, UConn researchers found social media provided support across age groups in Spain during pandemic lockdowns
Light It Up: Using Firefly Genes to Understand Cannabis Biology
This research will help hemp and cannabis farmers better control levels of CBD and THC in their crops