College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Boosting the Efficiency of Solar Panels
UConn chemistry professor Challa Kumar has developed a substance that enhances the ability of solar cells to absorb energy from sunlight.
October 26, 2015 | David Bauman
Student-Athlete Strong: Anna Middendorf
The field hockey midfielder from Germany says UConn Athletics has an excellent academic support system.
October 23, 2015 | Rob Chudzik
A Bare Bones Approach to Understanding Human Behavior
Anthropologist Natalie Munro has assembled a collection of animal bones from archaeological digs and recent roadkill for teaching students about long ago societies.
October 21, 2015 | Elaina Hancock
Climate Change Could Affect Fall Foliage Timing
A century from now, autumn in New England may happen earlier in some places and later in others, according to a new UConn study.
October 20, 2015 | Christine Buckley
Child Care’s Role in Fight Against Obesity
New UConn research highlights how child care providers can help reinforce healthy eating and physical activity.
October 8, 2015 | Daniel P. Jones, Rudd Center, & Beth Krane, CHIP
Gardens of Coral Discovered in Gulf of Maine
A combination of persistence and cutting-edge technology pays off, as scientists discover unknown treasure off the coast of New England.
October 7, 2015 | Sheila Foran
Why Do Female Comedians Disappear After Dark?
English professor and humorist Gina Barreca wonders, where are the women on late-night television?
October 2, 2015 | Gina Barreca, Department of English
Student-Athlete Strong: Wyatt Million
Track and cross country athlete Wyatt Million says he holds himself to high standards both in running and in school.
September 30, 2015 | Rob Chudzik
Institute for Brain and Cognitive Science Opens at UConn
Director Gerry Altmann discusses how the new research center will ‘join the dots’ across neuroscience, behavioral research, and cognitive science.
September 28, 2015 | Christine Buckley
The Human Cost of ‘Clean’ Energy
UConn and Harvard researchers have shown that hydroelectric energy may be more damaging to northern ecosystems than climate change.
September 15, 2015 | Leah Burrows