College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
A Hands-on Approach to Learning Physics
Take a peek inside a newly renovated physics classroom where students are learning concepts through hands-on activities integrated into lectures.
CLAS, Engineering Launch International Engineering Program
The dual-degree tracks combine CLAS programs in French, Spanish, Chinese, or German language and culture with an engineering field to create a “destination program” for UConn.
Role of Religious Beliefs in Physical Health and Well-Being
Crystal Park, a professor in the UConn’s Department of Psychological Sciences has received $234,800 from the John Templeton Foundation to study the role of religious beliefs in physical health and well-being. While all religions have certain traditions and beliefs associated with them, not all followers adhere to beliefs in the same way. Some research suggests […]
Men May Experience Weight Stigma as Much as Women
A new study by the UConn Rudd Center finds that a significant portion of adult American men report being mistreated about their weight.
Complex Math Visuals are This Researcher’s Handiwork
Visuals can help students learn complex math, says David Nichols at UConn. Just not ones he has drawn by hand.
Unlocking the Genomic Mechanisms of the Atlantic Silverside
This joint project with Cornell University will be the most comprehensive genomic assessment to date for local adaptations, and is critical to understanding how marine organisms may be able to respond to rapid environmental change.
Republicans More Persuasive than Scientists on Climate Change
Regardless of political affiliation, people are more likely to believe facts about climate change when they come from Republicans speaking against what has become a partisan interest in this country, says a new UConn study.
Overcoming Bias About Music Takes Work
A new study has found that simply being told a performer is a professional or a student changes the way the brain responds to music, and it takes a deliberate effort to overcome this bias.
Using Magnetic Fields to Improve Optical Tomography Resolution
Optical imaging has become a powerful technique in biomedical research. A team of UConn chemists received funding to improve the resolution of optical tomographic images with the use of magnetic fields.
UConn Junior Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship
The biological sciences and sociology major hopes to pursue a career influencing global public health care.