College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Now Endangered: The Very Act That Protects Wildlife
Business interests do not currently figure into decisions about listing species under the Endangered Species Act, but new rules could change that. What role does economics play in wildlife decisions? Mark Urban of UConn, explains.
UConn Receives Eight Early Career Awards from NSF
The National Science Foundation’s most coveted award for early career researchers was given to scientists in chemistry, math, physics, statistics and engineering.
New Student Recreation Center: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
UConn's brand-new Student Recreation Center is set to transform the campus experience for the entire community.
UConn Receives NSF Grant for ‘Environment Corps’ Project
UConn has received a $2.25 million grant from the National Science Foundation in support of a project entitled “Redefining Public Engagement at the University of Connecticut: Studying the Impact of an Innovative STEM Service Learning Model on the University Community.” The project is aimed at expanding and studying a new public engagement program that combines teaching, service learning, and Extension outreach.
Trump’s Fight to Count U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens: 5 Questions Answered
Citizens and non-citizens alike use the roads, schools and the rest of the public infrastructure. By not including non-citizens, some states could receive fewer federal funds, writes Jeffrey Ladewig of political science.
Humans Altered the Genetic Make-up of a Species Through Fishing
Scientists have long suspected that rapid evolutionary change in fish caused by intense harvest pressure is the reason commercial fish have grown slower and matured earlier. Now, they have proof.
For Men, Weight Stigma Comes with Harmful Health Consequences
Health care providers may want to ask men about weight stigma to help identify those who may be vulnerable to depression or disordered eating behaviors, which are underdiagnosed in men, says the UConn study author.
Sign Language Researcher Receives President’s Science Award
Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences Marie Coppola, who studies sign language development and cognition, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers at the White House on Thursday.
‘Trash Talk’ Really Can Put Players Off Their Game, UConn Researcher Finds
A study of 200 adults conducted by a graduate student confirmed the ability of trash talk to negatively affect the game performance of a competitor.
Summer Undergraduate Researcher Grace Nichols ’20 (CLAS)
"A topic you might learn about in one slide or one lecture, you are now going in depth on and on the front lines," says Grace Nichols '20 (CLAS).