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Linguistics researchers at UConn are asking children – with the help of a puppet – just how they learn to speak their native language. (Christine Buckley/UConn Photo)

A Child and a Puppet: How Children Learn Language

UConn linguistics researchers are using puppets to study how children learn a native language.

A group of students, faculty, and staff traveled in Paris for the UN climate summit, COP21. (Courtesy of UConn@COP21)

Blogging from Paris: UConn@COP21

Two UConn undergraduates reflect on the Paris climate conference, which is wrapping up its deliberations this weekend.

UConn student Kasia Thomas '16 (CLAS)

Ĉu vi parolas Esperanton?

UConn molecular and cell biology major uses IDEA grant to explore the Esperanto language in depth.

U.S. and Puerto Rico flags as pieces of a puzzle. (iStock Image)

Countdown to a Decision Over Puerto Rico’s Debt

Until Congress enacts a board to oversee Puerto Rico’s administration of public funds, any investment or bailout is wasted money, says UConn's Charles Venator-Santiago.

A premature baby undergoing medical procedures in the hospital (iStock Photo)

Gut Response: Reducing the Stress on Preemies

UConn researchers are searching for clues about the stress levels of premature babies by examining their gut microbiome.

Future Educator Gets Early Lessons in Leadership

As early as her freshman year, Neag School junior Emily Baseler ’17 (ED, CLAS), ’18 MA has been coaching college students to be exceptional teachers and leaders. Volunteering with UConn Jumpstart – a national early education organization that offers UConn students the chance to engage in meaningful service while receiving extensive early childhood and professional […]

Student-athlete Laura Webster in class. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Laura Webster

Webster is earning two degrees – in psychology and business – as well as competing on the rowing team.

A selection of books by UConn authors in the humanities and related disciplines. (CLAS/UConn Photo)

UConn Celebrates Humanities Authors

The Humanities Institute will celebrate 72 books by 63 UConn authors in its biennial Celebration of Humanities Authors this week.

Same-sex couple. (iStock Photo)

Same-Sex Marriage and the Law

In a cross-national study, two UConn sociologists found that policy outcomes on same-sex marriage were closely tied to the courts.

Hans Dam in a laboratory in Chile.(Photo courtesy of Hans Dam)

Three CLAS Professors Elected AAAS Fellows

UConn faculty from the biological and marine sciences are recognized among this year's inductees to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.