College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Chemistry Building’s Interactive Periodic Table Tells Stories, One Element at a Time
A collection decades in the making
2022 Human Rights Institute Funding Awards Announced
The Human Rights Institute is delighted to announce the results of our annual funding competitions. We are honored to be able to support the study and scholarship of human rights across the university for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff.
UConn Students Ready for Election: ‘The best way we can be involved in our democracy is to vote’
Eyes on a critical slate of state, national contests
Science in Seconds: Oyster Restoration
UConn Marine Science researcher Zofia Baumann has her eyes set on restoring Connecticut’s oyster populations
‘Insects Need Our Help in a Warming World, Now’
If no action is taken to better understand and reduce the impact of climate change on insects, scientists warn we will drastically limit our chances of a sustainable future with healthy ecosystems
A Brain Stimulator That Powers With Breath Instead of Batteries
As deep brain stimulators become more common, the need to frequently change batteries is a major hurdle to overcome
Characterizing the ‘Noisy Life of a Musician’: Risks and Benefits for Brain Aging
Erika Skoe will lead a research team to better understand the risks and benefits of musicianship for brain aging and hearing.
Most Voters Skipped ‘In Person on Election Day’ When Offered a Choice of How and When to Vote
The 2020 election made clear that many Americans, of all political stripes, prefer to cast their ballots by methods other than showing up on Election Day
How the Threat of ‘Taxpayer-Funded Abortion’ is Being Used to Mobilize Conservative Religious Voters
Access to abortion is among the top issues on the ballot in several states
Carolyn Teschke Embraces Multidisciplinary Approach to Biology
New head of the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology explains the complexities of the evolving field — and why well-trained scientists are in high demand