The Graduate School
Going, Going, Gone: A Fish Tale
Mark Urban's research on a key species of fish in the Arctic is a wake-up call that environmental policies need to change.
February 29, 2016 | Sheila Foran, and Angelina Reyes
‘Sense and Sensibility’ Tells Tale of Life and Love
Students playing roles in CRT's production of the period drama must portray characters across the generations as well as the centuries.
February 26, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Music and the Mind
UConn researchers are using fMRI technology to explore the hypothesis that music speaks to the brain in a language all its own.
February 25, 2016 | Colin Poitras
Researchers Develop New Sensor to Detect Deadly Chemicals
The new technology offers a highly sensitive and affordable way to detect chemical compounds used in pesticides and toxic nerve agents.
February 23, 2016 | Elaina Hancock
Keeping an Eye on Human Behavior
Humans behave better when they're being watched, but it depends who's watching, a UConn study finds.
February 16, 2016 | Elaina Hancock
Study of Cognitive Development in Deaf Children Revisits Longstanding Debate
In deaf children, excluding sign language in favor of auditory implants may be a risky approach for their cognitive development.
February 10, 2016 | Kristen Cole
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.
Privilege is hard to see when you have it, because it often consists of what doesn’t happen to you. On Monday January 11, The Graduate School hosted a salon-style discussion on the topic of white privilege. The event was targeted to UConn staff members who interact regularly with the graduate student population, and it was […]
February 3, 2016 | Brandon Nickle
Hansel & Gretel Opera a Very Modern Fairy Tale
UConn Opera's production opening Jan. 30 includes gender role reversals and a witch dressed in pencil skirt and heels.
January 29, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Zika Virus: What You Need to Know
A UConn researcher working to develop a vaccine against the Zika virus discusses what's known about this emerging infectious disease.
January 26, 2016 | Elaina Hancock
Twitter Volume a Guide to Stock Options Pricing
A UConn researcher says spikes in the number of tweets about a company can be used as the basis for a profitable stock options trading strategy.
January 21, 2016 | David Bauman