Natural Resources & the Environment
Study Surveys CT’s Forest Owners Ahead of Funding for Sustainable Initiatives
'It’s an effort on the part of the woodland owner to give some thought to the future'
The Bright and Dark Sides of Pacific Salmon Biotransport
'We usually study them separately in the context of transport by animals, but nutrients and contaminants go hand-in-hand'
Urban Forestry Enables Environmental Justice in CT Communities
Bringing together the power of UConn research and extension, faculty are leveraging urban forestry and environmental justice to support Connecticut’s Hispanic and Latino communities
Making Food Safe for Soldiers
For UConn alum Genevieve Flock, an interest in food microbiology turned into a successful public health research career that brings 'new, creative solutions for the soldier'
UConn at the UN
Three UConn environmental science majors joined the global community at the UN's Summit of the Future to tackle urgent topics on the environment and sustainability
Arctic Capillaries: An Eye-Opening Symptom in a Swiftly Changing Landscape
'We identified more than 1 billion individualized ice wedge polygons, and there are billions left to be mapped, but this is the first effort'
Plans for UConn’s Food Innovation Center Heat Up
With need confirmed by industry, the Food Innovation Center would aim to support new and existing businesses in the state
UConn Storrs Will Soon Welcome a New Home-grown, and Home-built, Classroom with an Iconic View
Built by UConn faculty, students, and staff from UConn Forest wood, this classroom showcases the many benefits of its surroundings
‘Life-Changing’ Experiences at Home and Abroad
From a study abroad trip learning about wildlife in South Africa to an internship exposing Connecticut residents to UConn resources, Sarah Frances used her summer to the fullest
UConn Storrs Campus Awarded Prestigious Arboretum Accreditation
'It is a special honor to be a steward of our campus landscapes'