Schools & Colleges
Research on the Effects of Violence and Trauma
Dr. Caitlin Elsaesser is examining the use of social media in facilitating violence among young people who live in urban neighborhoods where violence occurs. “Studies suggest that social media is an important space for both the occurrence of violence and violence prevention, but some key questions remain around how social media facilitates violence,” Dr. Elsaesser […]
Military Recruitment Programs in Public High Schools
Dr. Scott Harding has researched the movement to counter military recruitment programs in public high schools. “It’s a neglected issue that needs to be highlighted so that we can have a more informed discussion about what it means to allow recruiters into schools to convince 16- and 17- year olds to join the military” he […]
Child Welfare Research with State Agencies
Working with staff and volunteers from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, Dr. Megan Feely is developing a well-being assessment for children in foster care, designed for use by child advocates. The assessment will be based in part on two years of state data on more than 1,000 children in foster care in Missouri. […]
Removing the Immunotherapy Blindfold
UConn Health researchers are developing a technology that can identify which patients will respond to immunotherapy, with the goal of extending the benefits of the treatment to a wider group of patients.
U.S. News Picks UConn MSA as Among Best Programs in Nation
UConn’s Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program is among the best in the nation for the fourth consecutive year, according to a study released January 9 by U.S. News and World Report.
Microbiologist focuses on dairy foods’ safety and quality
Research, outreach education and teaching are the main academic functions of CAHNR. At the hub of all three is Assistant Professor Dennis D’Amico.
The Nation’s Waterways are Becoming Saltier, Study Says
Researchers found increased salinization and alkalinization of North America's freshwater supplies. What's happening across the nation and at UConn.
One Giant Leap in Mapping the Universe
A UConn professor and graduate student are part of an international team using new 'reverberation mapping' technology to probe farther into the history of the Universe.
Professional Learning Communities for State’s Science Educators
In collaboration with their partners, David Todd Campbell, professor of science education, and David Moss, the director of global education for the Neag School, have established the Connecticut Network for Science Educators and Preservice Teachers (CoNSEPT).
In Memoriam: Antonio Romano, Former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Romano, a biologist who led the College from 1992-1995, was a great supporter of academic integrity and of the University.