Schools & Colleges
Faculty Q+A: Peters’ Important Collaborations with IBM
Dr. Thomas J. Peters, a professor of computer science and mathematics, who has been with the University of Connecticut for 30 years, has centered his research on computational topology, computer graphics, and scientific visualization, leading to some interesting collaborations. One of those collaborations, which has been going on for over a decade, has been with IBM, which has brought interesting results.
New Study Sheds Light on Conditions that Trigger Supernovae Explosions
The research, published Nov. 1 in Science, offers a critical understanding of this physical process both in stars and in chemical systems on Earth.
Pedal to the Metal: New DMV Leader Accelerating the Process
Bongi Magubane ’76 is determined to fix the Connecticut DMV.
Fall Behind, Get Ahead
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for our body clocks, UConn sleep experts explain.
Meet undergraduate student Megan Seferian
Megan Seferian was attracted to UConn because of its research opportunities and quickly became involved in a variety of ways. She is a pathobiology and veterinary science major with an appetite for learning more about her field. As a mentor for the pathobiology Freshman Year Experience (FYE) course, Megan hopes to assist and inspire other students […]
Exercise physiologist develops therapies to slow the aging process
As an exercise physiologist and researcher, Oh Sung Kwon has long been focused on different types of exercise and nutritional interventions to improve the health and function of an aging population, particularly with regard to skeletal muscle dysfunction and atrophy (sarcopenia), cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders associated with obesity and diabetes. He is involved in […]
Every Day is Halloween for UConn Horror Club
Liam Thomas '20 (CLAS) explains how his love of all things horror grew into a full-fledged student organization at UConn.
Alum Helps Disruptor ‘Fundbox’ Solve Small Business Cash-Flow Needs
Steven Groccia ’10 (BUS) is the director of finance at Fundbox, a company that helps small businesses get lines of credit - fast. Here's how he thrives in an environment where no two days are the same, and how UConn prepared him for it.
Up and At ‘Em: 94-Year-Old Stronger Than Before Hip Fracture
UConn's STEP-HI study is seeing early success with a new combination of exercise training and hormone replacement for women who have experienced hip fractures.
Why Are So Many Jews Funny? New Judaic Studies Director Explains
The new UConn Director of Judaic Studies brings humor and a commitment to teaching and outreach to the center, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.