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Op-ed: The War on Women Coaches
When women act like a coach it violates traditional female gender stereotypes, subjecting them to backlash, write experts at UConn and the University of Minnesota.
Please, Thank You, and the Impact of Online Politeness
A new UConn study shows answers to questions asked on the internet are more likely to be seen as high quality if they are perceived as polite, regardless of whether the information is actually useful or helpful.
Substance Abuse Seen Among LGBTQ Victims of Weight Bullying
Weight-based victimization among LGBTQ youth is associated with increased odds of binge drinking, alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use, says a new UConn study.
Presenting Science to the Public in a Post-Truth Era
A panel discussion Friday grappled with the challenge of how, in this time of sweeping science denial, scientists can craft messages about their research that not only inform but also persuade.
Quantifying Chaos with Emmanouil Anagnostou
Sitting glued to the evening news as a lively weatherperson displays colorful maps with patches of snow, ice and rain is a familiar pastime for anyone who has lived in New England. From blizzards and ice storms to hurricanes and tornadoes, extreme weather is a fact of life, and one of its worst side effects […]
The Power of Empathy in Product Development
'Subtle things, such as imagining how someone else would feel, can have a huge impact on creativity in general,' says UConn's Kelly Herd.
Female Student Entrepreneurs Share Tips for Success
Aspiring entrepreneurs from Miss Porter's School came to campus on Wednesday to learn from UConn undergraduate entrepreneurs.
Preserving Veteran Stories for Future Generations
'Everyone writes books about the generals ... These are the people you don’t remember, and I think that is a failure in our history and the way we write it,' says Joshua Bidwell '20 (CLAS), whose interview of a veteran will be archived at the Library of Congress and the Dodd Research Center.
A Different Kind of War Memory
Personal memories of war should be taken more seriously in public exhibits pertaining to American wars, says a UConn political scientist in her new book.