College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Plant scientist studies long-term ecological effects of genetically engineered crops
On a sunny June day at the Plant Science Research Farm, Carol Auer, professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, stands on the edge of a research field looking over thousands of golden flowers of Camelina sativa. Soon, these flowers will produce a small seed containing a high percentage of oil and […]
Teacher and 4-H volunteer brings gardening, nutrition and fitness to students in the classroom and beyond
Twenty-eight years as an elementary school teacher has not dampened the enthusiasm of 4-H volunteer Marcia Johnson. She’s upbeat, energetic and clearly excited about teaching. Five years ago, Johnson created a school gardening program for her students at John Barry Elementary School in Meriden. When Johnson took a position at Meriden’s Nathan Hale School, she […]
Graduate student studies New England native rabbit’s interaction with habitat
A bit of good news is always welcome, especially when it concerns a mammal that was being considered for the endangered species list. Graduate student Kelly O’Connor recently defended her thesis, and her work tells such a success story. Says O’Connor, who is completing her master of science degree in the Department of Natural Resources […]
Nutritional scientists seek participants for study of supplement in the treatment of metabolic syndrome
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, 34.7% of the US adult population had metabolic syndrome in 2011-2012, and these numbers are on the rise. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that increases the risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and it is diagnosed when testing shows any three or […]
Department of Allied Health Sciences launches new PhD in health promotion sciences
The Department of Allied Health Sciences (AHS) is pleased to announce a new PhD degree program in Health Promotion Sciences. “We are grateful that the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees recently approved a new PhD degree in the Department of Allied Health Sciences,” says Cameron Faustman, associate dean and director. “This will benefit health-oriented […]
Concussion: How to Recognize the Signs
In the new movie ‘Concussion,’ Will Smith portrays a doctor trying to raise awareness of football-related head trauma. It’s a cause UConn’s Dr. Anthony Alessi knows well.
Animal science students tend to gestating mares in Foal Watch Class
Each spring, six or seven foals are born at one of the horse units on Horsebarn Hill Road. The entire process has developed into a wonderful learning experience for animal science students through an independent study commonly known as the Foal Watch Class. Prior to developing the course, John Bennett, academic assistant and farm manager, […]
Students gain experience through PLSA summer internships
When students return to UConn in the fall, they often ask each other, “Where did you intern this summer?” For students in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA), this question is a common one. The department emphasizes experiential learning and encourages students to apply what they learn in the classroom to the […]
Biochemist studies intestine’s role in cardiovascular disease
Alison Kohan, assistant professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, has a way of making biochemistry sound exciting. She joined the College in August 2014 after completing her postdoctoral work and a year as a research assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati. There she worked with her mentor, Patrick Tso, professor and director of […]
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory receives full accreditation by AAVLD
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL), housed in the College’s Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science, has recently received full accreditation for all species from the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD), an internationally recognized accrediting body. “We are the only fully accredited full-service veterinary diagnostic lab in the New England states,” says […]