College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Religion’s Influence on Child Success
An international research team including UConn's Richard Sosis received a grant from the John Templeton Foundation to examine the effects of religion on family dynamics, specifically family size and its relationship to child success.
Researchers Explore Potential Treatment for Mitochondrial Diseases
Researchers studying severe illnesses like muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease are intrigued by a group of compounds that may work to protect the body's cells.
Ancient Records Suggest Future Declines in Tropical Oceans
Researchers say some of the decline in ocean biodiversity is naturally occurring - but that human activity is making it worse.
If You Have Eco-Anxiety, This Class is For You
Students who took UConn's first-ever class on the Anthropocene say the experience helped them better understand the challenges facing the planet.
The Reproducibility Crisis Might Be All in Your … Software
UConn researchers say that software may be partly the cause for many science experiments' inability to be repeated.
UConn Faculty Members Win Prestigious Research Awards
Seven UConn faculty members have been named National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award winners.
Looking at the Social Side of COVID-19 Through HIV Research
UConn researchers say the HIV/AIDS epidemic offers important lessons for confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gestures Heard As Well As Seen
A group of UConn researchers has found that body movements can influence how our voices sound.
UConn Microbiome Seed Fund Recipients
Through this program, the OVPR is able to provide up to $50,000 to UConn faculty to support innovative and collaborative research proposals that will lead to new proposals for extramural funding in microbiome research.
UConn Professor Uses Social Distancing to Create Math Enthusiasts
UConn mathematics professor Álvaro Lozano-Robledo is responding to social distancing by creating videos that show the fun side of math.