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Meet the Researcher: Sina Shahbazmohamadi at UConn Tech Park
Sina Shahbazmohamadi wears his long black hair in a ponytail pulled back from his bearded face and smiles eagerly as he begins to talk about his work at the Innovation Partnership Building (IPB) at UConn Tech Park. A mechanical engineer by training, Shahbazmohamadi does advanced research in 3D imaging at the Reverse Engineering, Fabrication, Inspection […]
Meet The Researcher: Sina Shahbazmohamadi, REFINE Center at UConn Tech Park
Sina Shahbazmohamadi conducts advanced research in 3D imaging at the Reverse Engineering, Fabrication, Inspection and Non-Destructive Analysis (REFINE) lab, one of eight industry-sponsored research centers at UConn Tech Park.
UConn Researcher Wins NASA Grant to Study Gene Transfer in Archaea
UConn researchers will study the role of horizontal gene transfer in archaeal evolution. Archaea are organisms that could potentially live on Mars and offer insight into the evolution of extraterrestrial life there.
Meet the Researcher: Isabella Saraceni ’19, Fine Arts
Wandering through the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, Isabella Saraceni was initially captivated by the work of the great masters of art that surrounded her: Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael. But after a few visits to the gallery, Saraceni eventually began to notice a conspicuous absence in the displayed collection: where were the women […]
Meet the Researcher: Isabella Saraceni, SFA ’19
Isabella Saracena, SFA '19, is researching forgotten women artists from the past and recognizing their contribution through her own original works.
UConn Again Named National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research
For a third time, UConn has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
Drought, Gypsy Moths, and How They Impact Tree Mortality
With an NSF RAPID grant, UConn researchers will study the impact of extreme drought on gypsy moth infestation and tree mortality.
Engineering for Human Rights
UConn’s Engineering for Human Rights Initiative aims to bridge the gap between STEM students and the good their work can do for citizens, communities, and societies.
UConn, Chrysalis Center Partnership to Help the Homeless in Hartford
Eleni Rodis, research associate from UConn's School of Social Work, is partnering with the Chrysalis Center in Hartford to assist hundreds struggling with homelessness and substance abuse disorders.
Three UConn Researchers Named Women of Innovation by CT Tech Council
UConn researchers took home top prizes in three categories at The Connecticut Technology Council’s 15th annual “Women of Innovation” awards gala.