Schools & Colleges
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
October 25, 2022 | Heather Borton
Law School Student Organization Crowdfunding Competition Underway
For four weeks, student organizations will compete in challenges around amount of funds raised and number of donors to earn additional funds.
October 25, 2022 | Diana Nearhos
From Wyoming Mountains to Connecticut Forests, Tracking Feline Apex Predators
UConn researchers have developed a model for tracking apex feline predators like mountain lions and bobcats in the wild
October 25, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Faculty members provide top-notch Systems Research and Teaching
A system is only as good as its parts and ability to work in tandem. A group of faculty members focused on systems research in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has fine-tuned their collaboration to provide top-notch systems research and teaching.
October 24, 2022 | Noreen Wall
Law School Collaboration Produces Legal Research Guide
The new edition of the research guide for Connecticut practitioners and law students represents an overhaul of the original edition published in 2009.
October 24, 2022 | Diana Nearhos
Ross and Becky Person Provide a Lifetime of Support to Extension & 4-H
Life-long 4-H volunteers turn their love of Extension into programs that benefit their whole community
October 24, 2022 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Science in Seconds: Attention-Grabbing Brain Research
UConn Health neuroscientist Timothy Spellman is focusing his attention on “attention”
October 24, 2022 | Carolyn Pennington
NIH Trailblazer Awardee Developing Technology to Accelerate Organoid Development
Assistant Professor Xueju “Sophie” Wang is developing a set of devices to improve the usability of brain organoids to model disease and test new pharmaceuticals
October 24, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Aging, Frailty, and our Microbiomes: UConn Health/JAX Study Findings in Nature Aging
Study shows our microbiomes—the trillions of microbes that live on and within us—play central roles in our health and susceptibility to different diseases. And as we age, our microbiomes change too, with important health implications over time.
October 21, 2022 | Mark Wanner/JAX
Dr. Maria Chrysochoou 2022 Award Honoree at CT Science Center Gala
This year’s celebration highlighted the CT Science Center’s role in cultivating a STEM-Engaged community of students, families, teachers and professionals.
October 21, 2022 | Noreen Wall