The Graduate School
Spider Silk Key to New Bone-Fixing Composite
A UConn materials science team has developed an innovative composite for healing broken load-bearing bones based on a protein found in the silk fibers spun by spiders.
Submarine Engineers Simulate Real-Time Conditions to Test Key Components
The new method to test vibrating, manufactured components includes a mathematical model that simulates the rest of the ship and the surrounding ocean.
UConn Sociologist Upends Notions about Parental Help with Homework
A new study finds that one size does not fit all students when it comes to parents helping with homework, and that parental involvement can be particularly beneficial for economically disadvantaged students.
UConn Reaches Tentative Agreement with Graduate Employee Union
The University and the union representing its graduate assistants have reached tentative agreement on terms for a new four-year contract.
Designing a Smart Sensor Network for Tracking Submarines
A UConn researcher at the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology is developing a 'smart sensor network' that is energy-efficient and resilient.
UConn Trio Participates in Science Policy Workshop
Graduate students Tanisha Williams, Manuel Rivas and Tulsi Patel participated in the three-and-a-half day program in Washington, D.C., last month.
The Tragic Story of America’s Only Native Parrot
In a world that faces extinction on a scale not seen in the past 65 million years, some may wonder: Aren’t there more important things to study? Read what UConn postdoc Kevin Burgio says about why the Carolina parakeet matters.
SNAP Decisions: UConn Study Counters Food Stamp Misconceptions
A study by UConn Zwick Center researcher Shaheer Burney finds that, contrary to widespread beliefs, the SNAP program does not encourage poor eating habits.
Very Special Snowflakes
If you have a theorem in mind you believe holds true for all possible curves, you may want to test it against a snowflake, according to UConn mathematician Vyron Vellis.
New Method Unearths Climate Data from Ancient Soils
UConn researchers analyzed leaf wax compounds in soils to reconstruct ancient climates, with a view to better understanding the impact of future climate change.