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Members of the team working on the portable heaters in Costa Rica (Photo by Christina Baer).

Bringing the Heat to Field Research

The ability to 'MacGyver' equipment in the field has led UConn researchers to an important tool for studying global warming.

Connecticut Closer to Establishing National Research Reserve

Connecticut is closer to having a national research reserve established along its coastline.

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As Families Struggle During Pandemic, Children At High Risk for Neglect

The coronavirus pandemic has created conditions that could put children at severe risk of neglect, researchers say.

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2020 Convergence Awards for Research in Interdisciplinary Centers (CARIC) Announced

UConn's OVPR recently announced the 2020 Convergence Awards for Research in Interdisciplinary Centers (CARIC), an initiative that provides up to $150,000 to interdisciplinary teams to bid for major federally funded initiatives.

Woman looking at something near the train tracks. She is wearing a protection mask. Berlin, Germany.

Don’t Expect a Summer Reprieve From COVID-19

New preliminary research suggests warm weather may not cause as much of a drop in the spread of the novel coronavirus as some are expecting.

Caesar, a 2020 CLAS graduate, smiles outside on a sunny day.

CLAS Class of 2020: Caesar Valentin

"I think that a CLAS education was the only education that existed for me.”

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Students Earn National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Three UConn undergraduates, three graduate students, and six alumni have earned National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships (NSF-GRFP).

What’s Ahead for Connecticut’s Climate

A new report lays out the science projecting Connecticut's hotter, more uncertain future as the climate changes.

Kelly Flanner, a 2020 MPA graduate, poses in front of her office at the Women's Center.

CLAS Class of 2020: Kelly Flannery

CLAS was the perfect college for Kelly Flannery to explore interests in nature, science, public administration, and gender equity.

Of Science and Squid Emojis

UConn's Sarah McAnulty talks about making science communication better - and what's wrong with a squid emoji.