College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Spring 2020 Scholarship Facilitation Fund Announcement
Through this program, the OVPR is able to provide up to $2,000 to UConn faculty across all disciplines, on a competitive basis, to promote, support, and enhance research, scholarship and creative endeavors.
Researcher studies behavioral economic and mHealth interventions for weight loss
Obesity is one of the leading causes of preventable death. People with overweight and obesity are at a heightened risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and several types of cancer, among other diseases. With nearly 40 percent of American adults suffering from obesity per by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is […]
Meet undergraduate student Scheba Derogene
Scheba Derogene was searching for a major that combined art and science while providing an opportunity for her to create something unique. She found her way to the landscape architecture (LA) program in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (LA) and knew after several LA classes that she had a home in the […]
Got Seasonal Allergies? Beetles Could Help
It’s time once again for the misery familiar to millions of people around the world: seasonal allergy season. But there may be hope, courtesy of a tiny critter with a big appetite: a new study published in Nature Communications suggests that a species of beetle could help control an invasive and highly allergenic weed at […]
Meet undergraduate student Barbara Shehata
After shadowing a local dentist and another dentist volunteering in Kenya’s maximum-security prisons, Barbara Shehata decided dentistry was her future. She’s particularly interested in working in an office that serves people with disabilities, a population she feels may be underserved. Her experience in Kenya taught her the importance of treating each client without judgement. She’s […]
Home and Garden Education Center staff ready to advise novice and seasoned gardeners
Social distancing presents a host of challenges, but there are some benefits, such as ample opportunity to enjoy your backyard and garden. Whether you’re looking to pass the time, provide some hands-on science education for your children, or reduce stress and relax, gardening may fit the bill. Dustyn Nelson, president of the Connecticut Nursery and […]
Meet undergraduate student Victoria Albright
Last year, animal science major Victoria Albright joined College faculty members and six of her classmates on a trip to Cuba to learn about the country’s food production practices. The UConn Education Abroad course, entitled Food and Revolution: The Cuban Experience, was an eye-opening experience for her. She grew up on a dairy farm and […]
Meet new faculty member Kristen Cooksey Stowers
In August 2019, the Department of Allied Health Sciences welcomed new faculty member, Kristen Cooksey Stowers, as assistant professor of health disparities. “The most exciting part about joining the CAHNR is that I’m a part of this intellectual ecosystem of scholars,” Cooksey Stowers says. “I feel at home and excited about doing my work in […]
Meet undergraduate student Dea Ziso
Growing up in Albania, Dea Ziso experienced food as part of her culture, preparing and enjoying meals with family. As a nutritional sciences major in the dietetic program, she is fascinated with the number of childhood food allergies in the United States and feels it may be in part because children spend so much time […]
Course examines the diverse roles of insects in society
Ana Legrand’s course Insects, Food and Culture (SPSS 1125) explores the role of insects in various domains, including art, nutrition, health and biology. Legrand, assistant extension professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, aims to inspire students to think about insects in a more positive light while also teaching them about pest […]