College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Why is Magical Thinking so Widespread?
A look at the psychological roots of common superstitions
November 11, 2022 | Dimitris Xygalatas, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Psychological Sciences
Using Monsoons of the Past to Predict Climate Conditions of the Future
A team of researchers used ancient climate data to predict how the summer monsoon may change in the North American southwest
November 10, 2022 | Combined Reports
Veterans Day Provides Opportunity to Recognize UConn’s Military Community
Educating, training, and celebrating the 800 military-affiliated students at UConn
November 10, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
Chemistry Building’s Interactive Periodic Table Tells Stories, One Element at a Time
A collection decades in the making
November 10, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
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.
November 8, 2022 | Rachel Jackson
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
November 8, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
Science in Seconds: Oyster Restoration
UConn Marine Science researcher Zofia Baumann has her eyes set on restoring Connecticut’s oyster populations
November 7, 2022 | Thomas Rettig
‘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
November 7, 2022 | Combined Reports
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
November 7, 2022 | Kim Krieger
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.
November 4, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research