Schools & Colleges
Making Research Connections at UConn
Riley Blumenfield, a materials science and engineering student, Honors Program STEM scholar, and president of engineering sorority Phi Sigma Rho came to UConn knowing she wanted to be involved with research, but she didn’t know where to start. After attending an annual event to expose undergrads to a host of opportunities, she not only found […]
Making Research Connections at UConn
Riley Blumenfield, a materials science and engineering student, discovered her passion for research thanks to Research Connections, an annual networking event for students and faculty.
Research Series Draws Top Scholars in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) recently announced a research seminar series aimed at furthering professorial interest and expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation.
AAPS Honors Diane Burgess with Dale E. Wurster Research Award in Pharmaceutics
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) has announced that it has awarded the Dale E. Wurster Research Award in Pharmaceutics to UConn School of Pharmacy’s professor Diane Burgess. Dr. Burgess is currently the School’s Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutics and Pfizer Distinguished Chair in Pharmaceutical Technology. “Dr. Burgess’ research is focused on formulation science, […]
Rating Companies’ Cybersecurity Preparedness May Lead to Stronger Sites
Increased awareness about certain types of cybersecurity breaches leads companies to make improvements, says a new study co-authored by a UConn researcher.
UConn, Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Ink Licensing Deal for Investigational Agent for Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals will commercialize UC1MT, a therapeutic antibody that could block inflammation caused by a protein called extracellular metallothionein.
The Impact of Hurricanes on the Ecosystem in Puerto Rico
Ecologist Michael Willig is examining the impact of Hurricane Maria on the snail population of Puerto Rico, a population that itself plays a critical role in the process of recovery from hurricanes.
Accounting’s Larry Gramling Retires After 38 Years
Gramling, who retired on Sept. 1 after 38 years at the School of Business, has been reminiscing about the many events that have shaped his time at UConn. He estimates that he taught accounting to tens of thousands of students since 1980. He also served as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the School of Business for six years.
New GAANN Funding Will Allow UConn Engineering to Hire Up To 30 Additional Top-Quality Ph.D. Students
Following a nationally-competitive application process, the University of Connecticut School of Engineering successfully secured four multi-year Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) awards from the U.S. Department of Education, each for approximately $1 million. The number of awards given to the School represent around 5.5 percent of the total given across the country in 2018.
New GAANN Funding Will Allow UConn Engineering to Hire Up To 30 Additional Top-Quality Ph.D. Students
Following a nationally-competitive application process, the University of Connecticut School of Engineering successfully secured four multi-year Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) awards from the U.S. Department of Education, each for approximately $1 million. The number of awards given to the School represent around 5.5 percent of the total given across the country in 2018.