College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

NEM mentors and mentees gathered for an NEM Happy Hour.

Enriching Mentorship to Ensure Success in Grad School

The UConn Graduate School is helping establish enduring mentor and mentee relationships

Jill Wergrzyn

Biology Associate Professor Awarded Nation’s Highest Honor for Early-Career Researchers

Jill Wegrzyn, Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, earned recognition from former President Joe Biden

Illustration showing how electric charges help mites move between flowers via hummingbirds. The pluses and minuses show the nature of the electric charges.

A Mite-y Use of Electricity

A fascinating example of how some creatures sense and rely on electric fields for survival

Hannah Collins and Larissa Tabb evaluate the lab tanks to check on degradation progress.

UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics

A study led by marine sciences Ph.D. student Hannah Collins found that Novamont’s Mater-Bi, a starch-based polymer, degraded significantly faster than traditional plastics—showing promise for reducing marine pollution

Hayley Segar pitches to the judges on "Shark Tank"

Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them

'To be successful on "Shark Tank" is so incredibly validating'

UConn neuroscientist Ed Large speaks at the Music Has Power Symposium in New York.

The Science of Music’s Healing Power

Ed Large's journey has taken him from playing bluegrass to helping Alzheimer's patients improve their memory

Woman breaking open fresh eggs into white bowl, preparing ingredients for baking

Undergraduate Researcher Studying Homemaker Influencers

Project looks at whether 'tradwife' content can set back feminist gains in society

The UConn large letter sign at dusk on June 12, 2021.

Outgoing President Biden Honors UConn Researchers and Mentors 

Three UConn faculty members received prestigious honors from President Joe Biden during his final week in office. 

Cathryn Tuttle

Neag School Alumna Recognized as a Knowles Teaching Fellow

Cathryn Tuttle ’20 (CLAS), ’21 (ED), ’22 MA joins a national network of math and science teachers who are collaborative, innovative leaders improving education for all students

Close up african hairstylist braided hair of afro american female client in the barber salon

UConn Researcher Sheds New Light on Importance of Hair Satisfaction for Black Adolescent Girls

'I think that this opens up a conversation about what more can be done'