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Marie Coppola tests children at the Bousfield Psychology Building. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Case for Bilingual Deaf Children

Marie Coppola and other UConn researchers want to understand the science behind how early access to language affects learning in deaf and hearing children.

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Baby Food Ads Often Contradict Health Experts

Marketing messages may lead parents to think food and drink for very young children is healthier than it really is, says a new study from the UConn Rudd Center.

New assistant professors of physics Kate Whitaker, left, Jonathan Trump, and Cara Battersby are building UConn’s first world-class program in astrophysics. They are pictured here at the UConn Physics Observatory. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

‘Cosmic Dawn’ at UConn with New Astrophysics Program

UConn launches its first astrophysics program, with faculty studying stars, galaxies, and why black holes aren't so bad after all.

The creators of LambdaVision with two undergraduate student interns who helped represent the company during the CCEI fellowship and again at the Wolff competition. From left, Dr. Jordan Greco '10 (CLAS), '15 Ph.D., Molly Zgoda '17 (CLAS), Audrey Gallo '17 (CLAS), and Dr. Nicole Wagner '07 (CLAS), '13 Ph.D. (Nathan Oldham/UConn photo)

A First-Place Tie in Wolff New Venture Competition

Revamped Wolff New Venture Competition Surprises Audience with Two Medical-Device Champs The late Thomas John Wolff ’56 was an entrepreneur, and UConn School of Business alumnus, who ran five businesses simultaneously. He exemplified values like enthusiasm, mentorship and appreciation. If he were here to witness the revised Wolff New Venture Competition on Sept. 29, his […]

Assistant professor of communication John Christensen wearing a virtual reality headset. (UConn Photo)

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.

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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.

Julia Jordan-Zachery '97 Ph.D., Director of Black Studies at Providence College, speaks at the launch event of the Collaborative to Advance Equity Through Research on Women and Girls of Color on 9.28.2016. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

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.

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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.

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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.

The moment of political choice in the 2016 Presidential Election. (iStock Photo)

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.