College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Lindsay DiStefano appointed head, Department of Kinesiology
Associate Professor Lindsay DiStefano has recently been appointed head of the Department of Kinesiology. DiStefano has served as interim associate department head since 2017. “I’m extremely excited about the opportunity to help our department pursue the goals to expand our student enrollment and promote the outstanding research initiatives currently going on in the department.” As […]
Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture: an overview
With its current emphasis on the interconnected elements of plant, people and environment coupled with community health, sustainability and resilience, the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) is a green and lively place for teaching, research and outreach.
Unique Shrub Hybrid Blossoms into Patent
UConn horticulturalist, Mark Brand, has produced a new hybrid of the popular purple-leaf sand cherry that maintains desirable aesthetic elements of the traditional plant while also being easier to manage and grow with minimal care.
Groundwater’s Role in Legacy Nitrogen Transport
By developing a robust approach to quantify legacy nitrogen in streams and rivers, Helton’s research will produce valuable insights into how nitrogen from years gone by may affect water quality today.
Department of Animal Science: an overview
With close to 400 undergraduate and graduate students and a distinctive array of facilities, the Department of Animal Science provides opportunities for students with varied interests and goals.
Study assesses nesting success of salt marsh bird
Research scientist Min Huang is conducting a multi-year study of the clapper rail, a salt marsh bird, designed to assess nesting success and adult survival rates of this declining species.
Plant science + animal science = a nutritional yogurt
What is the result of combining the scientific knowledge of a well-known plant breeder and an award winning dairy microbiologist with cooperation from nutritional sciences and allied health sciences?
More ads may lead to more health disparities for black teens
This comprehensive study, which is the only one of its kind, shows that there are many factors that have led to black teens’ increased exposure to advertising of products that are high in sugar, fat and/or sodium.
A New Tide at UConn’s Connecticut Institute of Water Resources
What do taking a trip to the beach, testing a well, and planting a new garden have in common? You guessed it – water. UConn is home to a state-wide organization focused on providing Connecticut’s citizens with information and research about all the water resources we encounter in our daily lives. As the state’s land […]
Post-baccalaureate certificate program prepares workplace health and safety professionals
The Department of Allied Health Sciences Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program is designed for professionals chosen to oversee OSH at their place of work, as well as those seeking a career change.