College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Allied Health Sciences completes departmental review, launches 4-year major at Waterbury Campus
The Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) has recently completed its first departmental review since its 2006 establishment within CAHNR, and the results were very favorable. “The Department of Allied Health Sciences is highly regarded across the UConn campus,” says Indrajeet Chaubey, dean and director. “The department is a leader in preparing undergraduate and graduate […]
Meet graduate student Tyler Gavitt
This interview originally appeared on Naturally@UConn. In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, Tyler Gavitt says he’s never felt more relevant. It took him a few departmental moves as an undergraduate to find his niche, but he now feels a calling to use his knowledge and join the fight against infectious respiratory diseases such as […]
Ph.D. student studies agricultural and resource economics to solve real-world problems
This article originally appeared on Naturally@UConn. Zhenshan Chen is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE). After receiving his BS in physics from Sun-Yat Zen University and an MS in economics from Ocean University, both in China, Chen came to UConn in 2014. His primary area of interest is environmental economics; […]
Meet graduate student Brandon Smith
Initially, Brandon Smith considered a career in accounting, but after living with a veterinarian during a mission trip, he found himself drawn to animal science. He’s interested in improving animal health by reducing the number of infectious diseases that economically affect farmers and influence product quality. And while he appreciates life in the east, he […]
Medical laboratory sciences graduates staff COVID-19 diagnostic labs across the state
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, those working in medical laboratories have garnered much more attention than usual. Many graduates of the Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program have found themselves in the middle of the pandemic, working as key members of healthcare teams fighting this novel virus. “One […]
UConn Researchers Receive $1.7 Million Grant to Study Impact of Postinfectious Brain Condition on Development
This study will improve methods for investigating hydrocephalus progression, identify critical timepoints in neural development and highlight stem cells’ capacity for regenerative repair following infection.
Meet graduate student Kelsey Arroyo
Kelsey Arroyo’s interest sparked in the mind-body connection when a family friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a master’s degree student in health promotion sciences, she focuses on integrating research with clinical work in healthy lifestyle interventions. She sees herself working at an academic medical center within an integrated care system. Read more about […]
Animal scientist receives University Teaching Innovation Award
Sarah Reed, associate professor in the Department of Animal Science, has received the UConn Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) University Teaching Innovation Award. Each year, the CETL honors one full-time faculty member committed to improving student learning and engagement. Reed was nominated by Steven Zinn, department head. “I was very honored to […]
Meet new faculty member Mariana Fragomeni
In January 2020, the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture welcomed Mariana Fragomeni as an assistant professor. She had been an adjunct professor during the 2019 academic year. Originally from Brazil, Fragomeni lived in Michigan for periods of her childhood, as required by her father’s employment with Ford Motor Company. She moved to the […]
Meet alumna Arlene Arnold
Arlene Arnold believes in embracing life and the opportunities that follow. A love of music led her to a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music from the University of Hartford. Then an interest in ornithology and conservation guided her to CAHNR, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in natural resources, followed by a master’s degree […]