College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

Steven Zinn, professor of animal science, in an advising session with C.J. Mozeika '20 (CAHNR) at his office in the George C. White Building on Oct. 16, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

First Year Programs Names Excellence in Teaching Award for Steven Zinn

Over the years, Zinn has taught 59 FYE sections with over 1,100 students and 34 peer mentors

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Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools

The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy

Cindy Tian of the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources works in her lab in the Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory

New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications

Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages

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Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs

Kickoff workshops begin Feb. 4; no previous experience required

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UConn Students Describe Transformative Journey to Israel

History, faith, and geopolitics came alive for University of Connecticut students during an immersive journey throughout Israel

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Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community

To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns

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A Better Way to Measure Body Fat for Athletes

Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to gain a more accurate, accessible measurement of body composition

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Manganese Helps Reduce Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution in Air, Water

Until this study, no research had directly tested how manganese affects nitrogen cycling under agronomically relevant conditions

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Can Venezuela’s Oil Bring Down Gas Prices? A UConn Economist Explains

Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration's military intervention in Venezuela

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Meet the Researcher: Anna-Michelle McSorley

Anna-Michelle McSorley's public health research focuses on Latino communities in Connecticut and beyond