College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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One Step Closer to a Fuller Picture of the Universe

'PRIMA will give us a new view to the universe, enabling observations of unprecedented sensitivity in the far-infrared'

Students at Swan lake during an outdoor class by Professor Robert Thorson.

Revealing the Science of Walden

Enchantment can come from a comprehensive understanding

A black bird with a red crown sits in the grass covered in ants.

New Paper Highlights Breadth of Vertebrate-Insect Interactions

A new paper highlights the rich variety of interactions between vertebrates and insects with an eye toward improving conservation

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Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes

New NSF award aims to build understanding of evolution and adaptation

MSW students Stav Keshet, Diane Cantello, and Susan Camoroda

Different Paths, Shared Purpose: MSW Students Find a Place for Policy Practice at IMRP

MSW students can complete their practicum placement at the UConn School of Public Policy's Institute of Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP), contributing to policy research and legislative issues affecting Connecticut communities

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A Brainstem Signal Reorganizes the Neural Code for Taste

UConn researchers found that brief and sustained activation of an arousal-related brain region had markedly different effects on how the mouse brain encoded taste

A technician in medical scrubs smiles down at a patient about to be moved into a radiation machine.

Undergraduates Create a New Method to Help Warn of Skin Damage During Radiation Therapy

The three UConn juniors are one of the contestants in the Wolff New Venture Competition

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Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Unhealthy Food Environments

UConn Rudd Center team shares resources to train the next generation of health researchers and support community-based programs

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UConn Student to Continue Legacy of Environmental Stewardship

'An important part of environmental leadership is about expanding your network and stepping out of your comfort zone'

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Five UConn Researchers Receive CAREER Awards

Five UConn faculty members have received NSF CAREER Awards for the 2026 cycle.