College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Intern Finds Calling in Research
Mice may be a nuisance in the home, but Jennifer Allocco ’17 (CLAS) is learning that they’re very important in the lab. This summer, Allocco, a biological sciences and German double major, is working as an intern in The Serreze Lab at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. Working alongside postdoctoral associate Maximiliano Presa, […]
Henry Monteith: Portrait of a ‘Grand Old Man’
Today, the math department moves into the newly renovated Monteith Building. Who was the man for whom the building is named?
Gina Barreca: Writing About Those We Love
The English professor and humorist shares an excerpt from 'If You Lean In, Will Men Just Look Down Your Blouse?'
Moving the Conversation Forward
Twenty schoolteachers are on campus this week to learn how to help their students discuss complex issues in productive ways.
The Tiniest Parasites
A UConn study of bacterial parasites may shed light on how the human genome grew.
The Mental Health Costs of Racism
A UConn psychologist discusses racism, violence, and the resulting impacts on mental health.
Intern Studying Ecosystem at Nuclear Power Plant
Environmental studies major Hannah Casey is gaining valuable work experience as an intern at Millstone.
A Walk in the Woods
Nick Russo rose before dawn for weeks this summer to scour Connecticut forests for an invasive bug, the size of a peppercorn, that destroys the most robust hemlock trees. His work will help predict which forests could be next.
Does Gender Make a Difference in Politics?
Are women leaders less likely to use force in crisis situations? Professor Mark Boyer discusses his research findings.
UConn Students Excel in Global Ingenuity Challenge
A group of undergraduates won top honors in an international competition for a sustainable housing proposal they developed to address urban decay.