Schools & Colleges

From left, professor of linguistics William Snyder; professor of psychological sciences R. Holly Fitch; professor of educational psychology Betsy McCoach; associate professor of speech, language, and hearing sciences Emily Myers; associate professor of psychological sciences Inge-Marie Eigsti; and professor of psychological sciences James Magnuson. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

Science of Learning Project Wins $3 Million NSF Award

Cognitive scientists and neuroscientists at UConn will train 50 graduate students in the science of learning, and how to communicate their research using performing arts and digital media techniques.

New associate dean sees a bigger picture

For CAHNR’s newest associate dean, this position is about increasing the scale of his life’s work. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Kumar Venkitanarayanan has demonstrated success in obtaining research grants, supervising graduate students through to completion and supporting CAHNR as a team leader and player. “Now, I can use all my skills and experience and […]

The Navy STEM Crew incorporates community building, education, leadership, and professional development components to inspire students and prepare them for Navy careers. Here, URI students from the Department of Ocean Engineering are conducting prep for an at-sea test of an autonomous underwater vehicle. (University of Rhode Island Photo)

UConn, URI Win Navy Grant for Undersea Engineering Program

The region is the primary supplier of Naval submarines and home to some 600 firms that provide parts for the submarine fleet.

Students learned about varaious medical devices when they visited the School of Pharmacy.

Whatever Happened to Those Lazy Days of Summer?

The School of Pharmacy reaches out to the next generation of healthcare professionals.

A participant in the River House Baseball Reminiscence Program and her son cheer on the Mets at Citi Field. (Kenneth Best/UConn Photo)

Talking Baseball Assists Aging Adults with Dementia

A UConn researcher has found that using baseball as the focus of reminiscence therapy for elderly adults with dementia can spark memories and prompt an emotional response.

Katie Taylor, a Ph.D. student in ecology and evolutionary biology, tells visitors about samples under a microscope at the Biology/Physics Building during UConn Extension Bug Week AntU Day on July 27, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Astonishing Army Ants

"Be Our Guest' at AntU Day, part of this year's Bug Week.

Attendee at Confratute 2017 40th anniversary

40 Years of Confratute: The Legacy of Joseph Renzulli and Sally Reis

Arguably the most global initiative in all of UConn’s history, Confratute has, since 1978, drawn a total of more than 30,000 educators from around the world to the University’s Storrs campus to gain insight into research-based strategies intended to engage all types of students in learning.

Sheila Foran/UConn Photo

What’s the First Name of your Pharmacist?

Pharmacists are patient advocates and good communication between the two helps assure delivery of quality care.

Dr. Marc Lalande, founding chairman of the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences. (Lanny Nagler for UConn Health).

Genetics and Genome Sciences Chair Dr. Marc Lalande Stepping Down

Marc Lalande, PhD, the founding chair of the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences at UConn School of Medicine, will be stepping down Aug. 4 from his role after over 19 years of service to UConn Health.

Helping Your Student With Disabilities Prepare for the Future

Summer is a busy time for high school juniors. They’re getting ready to say goodbye to school as they know it and they’re researching colleges, visiting campuses and trying to figure out what college fits their needs. Planning is an important part of this process, but for parents and guardians of students with disabilities, this is especially true.