College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Virtual Reality Can Provide Insight into Environmental Issues, Study Says
Using virtual reality to visualize being a cow or a piece of coral may help people connect to environmental issues, according to a study by communication professor Kristine Nowak.
UConn Reads: Interfaith in America
A Stamford campus English professor says UConn offers opportunities for people of many different faiths – or none – to explore religious diversity.
UConn Joins National Research Initiative on Women and Girls of Color
UConn's new 'Collaborative' will conduct research on race and gender in science and technology.
UConn to Partner with Town of Greenwich for Coastal Resiliency Research
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Center for Environmental Sciences are collaborating with the Town of Greenwich to provide research on biodiversity, coastal resources, water quality, and landscape change.
Source is Key to Credibility in Social Media Messaging
A new study shows that health information from a respected public health organization loses credibility when retweeted.
Presidential Election: How You Process Information Determines Your Vote
Communication professor Carolyn Lin says differing styles of information processing shape either a more rational or a more emotional decision-making process that affects voters' choice.
UConn Collaborates on $3M Project to Promote Healthy Forests
Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Jill Wegrzyn will lend her biostatistics and data skills to the NSF grant aimed at connecting big data on American forests and crops for better scientific research.
‘Goldilocks Fires’ Can Enhance Biodiversity in Western Forests
Mixed-severity fires – not too hot, not too cold, but overall just right – in the forests of California’s Sierra Nevada can increase bird biodiversity over time, a study finds.
Coveted Class: Sherlock Holmes and Comparative Media
Students in Professor Pam Bedore's English class at Avery Point explore the enduring popularity of the fictional detective.
Humility in Politics the Focus of UConn Forum in D.C.
Political leaders, public intellectuals and journalists came together Tuesday in Washington, D.C., to discuss the role of humility in public life, kicking off a three-year research initiative named The Humility and Conviction in Public Life project.