Matt Engelhardt


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Grand Challenges Grant Foundation

Development of Algae-Based Food Product Earns Prestigious Award

Mingyu Qiao, UConn Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, will lead a global team using a novel strain of microalgae grown on spent brewer waste to develop a lower cost version of an essential omega-3 fatty acid critical to fetal and infant brain and eye development

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UConn Researchers Win Inaugural DOE Genesis Mission Award

Natural Resources and Environment associate professor Wei Ren leads a project seeking to reveal underground movement of water and chemicals

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UConn, State Celebrate Recognition as a ‘Capital for Quantum’

Award of NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut grant recognizes Connecticut as a force in quantum technology acceleration and competitiveness

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Working For a Resilient Future for All

The newly redesigned Institute of the Environment and Energy delivers sociotechnical approaches to environmental and energy sustainability, environmental health, and ecosystem restoration while empowering communities, governments, learners, and businesses

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Battle Group

UConn Unifies Shipbuilding Efforts Under One Banner

The UConn Shipbuilding Initiative offers students and researchers opportunities in key national security industry

Governor Lamont Press Conference

A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research

Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health

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Quantum Connects UConn, Yale Like Never Before

Connecticut’s two most active research universities have synergized the acceleration of quantum innovation and education

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Protecting and Restoring the Southeastern Connecticut Shoreline

The Connecticut Estuarine Research Reserve is providing important outreach and education on critical environmental preservation

Business Development Workshop

OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program

The program helps UConn researchers pivot to industry partnerships to offset funding challenges

Zach Rome, founder and CEO of Nateureka!

TCS Initiative Positions Startups for Growth

The LaunchPad program offers early-stage companies not ready for dedicated lab or office space access to high-value services, mentorship, and community benefits available through UConn's Technology Incubation Program