The Graduate School
2018 Commencement Speakers
The honored guests of UConn’s commencement ceremonies this year are leaders in their fields.
Men May Experience Weight Stigma as Much as Women
A new study by the UConn Rudd Center finds that a significant portion of adult American men report being mistreated about their weight.
Complex Math Visuals are This Researcher’s Handiwork
Visuals can help students learn complex math, says David Nichols at UConn. Just not ones he has drawn by hand.
Graduate School Commencement Speaker: No Time for Complacency
UConn Health’s 2018 commencement exercises are Monday, May 7, at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs. This year’s graduating classes include 43 candidates from the UConn School of Dental Medicine and 85 candidates from the UConn School of Medicine, including four M.D./Ph.D. candidates and four M.D./MPH candidates. An additional 47 master’s students […]
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.