Schools & Colleges
New course examines science and policy related to meat as food
A new animal science course titled, Science and Policy Considerations for Meat as Food, is being taught during the spring 2020 semester by Professor Cameron Faustman. The course focuses on meat and seafood processes as well as the challenges facing these industries. “The goal of this course is to have students appreciate the complexity of […]
Professor Champions Businesses as Emerging Tech Disrupts Status Quo
As technology evolves (almost daily!), Professor Shu He of OPIM's goal is to help companies and other researchers understand the changes. We talked to her about what interests her the most in this ever-changing landscape.
Meet undergraduate student Daniel Yu
As an exercise science major, Daniel Yu hopes to attend medical school and become a physician focusing on physical medicine and rehabilitation. He’s considering various careers such as a professional sports team physician or sports company laboratory scientist, but he’s keeping his options open. Read more about his experiences as a UConn student. What attracted […]
Meet new faculty member Loneke Blackman Carr
Loneke Blackman Carr joined the Department of Nutritional Sciences this past fall as an assistant professor of community and public health nutrition. Her research explores racial, ethnic and gender health disparities and ways to tailor behavioral weight control interventions, such as diet and exercise, to populations with greater rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular […]
How Did the Monkeyflower Get Its Spots?
A cross-disciplinary team of researchers is close to understanding how a type of wildflower achieves its dazzling variety of colors.
National Awards for UConn Health Faculty
UConn Health and its faculty have been applauded on the national stage for their accomplishments. The most recent accolades include: Early Career Scientist Receive Prestigious Grant from AFAR and The Glenn Foundation for Medical Research The American Federation for Aging and Research (AFAR) and The Glenn Foundation for Medical Research have announced Ming Xu, PhD, […]
Op-ed: Dietary Supplements Can Carry Hidden Risks
Popular dietary supplements may contain everything from experimental drugs to heavy metals, with consumers left in the dark, a UConn expert says.
John Lof Leadership Academy Leads Conflict Resolution Workshop
On January 14th, the conflict resolution committee, led by Anna Marie LaChance, worked with Katherine Kenyon from the Office of Institutional Equity at UConn. Kenyon led a two-hour training on the causes of conflict. The training focused on policy, student rights, and civility and incivility.
Tadpoles Break the Tension With Bubble-Sucking
UConn researchers have discovered how tadpoles are able to breathe air while remaining under water - it's called "bubble sucking."
Q&A: UConn Researcher Explains How Toxic Bosses Damage the Workplace
Bad bosses can make an entire workplace suffer, says School of Business researcher Kyoungjo "Jo" Oh.