College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
When the Wall Came Tumbling Down: The American Public and Berlin
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Roper Center experts review how Americans viewed the division and reunification of Berlin.
Fighting for Females: The Evolution of a Hummingbird
New research from UConn explores how hummingbirds' beaks have evolved as weapons.
Turning the Tide for Great White Sharks
A 2012 graduate has taken his UConn marine sciences degree to the seas, launching pioneering research on great white sharks.
Money, Politics, and the American Public
Public concern about the influence of money on politics is nothing new. Roper Center researchers look into what they are willing to do about it.
Philosopher Ruth Millikan Inducted to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies and a leading center for independent policy research.
Going Too Far: The American Public’s Attitudes Toward Protest Movements
Demonstrations in Ferguson are the latest in a long history of American protests. Roper Center experts review public attitudes over the years toward this form of political engagement.
UConn Archaeologist Discovers 17th-century Shipwreck
The Dutch warship, which sank in battle in the Caribbean, provides key evidence for the maritime history of the period.
The Public and Ebola: What the Polls Say
Roper Center researchers compare the public's response to Ebola to other health crises, such as SARS and H1N1.
Preventing Obesity Across the Lifespan
Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.
Baby Talk in Any Language
UConn researcher Nairán Ramírez-Esparza has found that, regardless of the language, how you talk to young children matters.