Schools & Colleges
Seeking Higher Critical Temperatures for Superconductors
A paper recently published in Physical Review Letters details a mechanism that may help scientists develop superconductors that can perform at higher temperatures.
Landscape Wonders: UConn Researcher Develops Female-Only Northern Bayberry Propagation and Pint-Size Purple Sand Cherry
UConn professor of horticulture and plant breeding, Mark Brand, adds two new cultivars to a long list of innovative cultivars he has developed to keep Connecticut landscapes sustainable.
UConn School of Nursing Receives Award to Help Increase Nurses in the Workforce
Associate Dean Dr. Annette Jakubisin-Konicki, PhD, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN receives award to provide a low-interest option for students.
AI Research on Arctic Permafrost Thaw Receives Support from NAIRR Pilot Program
Chandi Witharana from CAHNR's Department of Natural Resources and the Environment will receive support through this inaugural cohort for his work on remote sensing on Arctic permafrost thaw.
Mathematician Maria Gordina Named Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics
The distinction is given to mathematicians who have demonstrated research distinction in statistical or probabilistic research
Improving Workplace Conditions: ‘For Staff, by Staff’
UConn Health experts and correction officers advance HITEC well-being program
Gut Bacteria Might Discourage Binge Drinking
A team led by University of Connecticut School of Medicine researchers reports that valeric acid, a substance made by gut bacteria, reduces binge drinking in mice.
Greening the Food Supply Chain: Developing Sustainable Food Systems through Interdisciplinary Collaboration
A recently published paper highlights the current state of sustainable food production research, from food nanotechnology to plant-based options and urban agriculture.
UConn College of Engineering Graduate Programs Ranked Nationally
Rankings continue to be an important measurement of a program’s success and competitiveness, and a significant asset in attracting top faculty and new students
Neag School Professor Appointed to National Science Foundation Advisory Committee
Todd Campbell will serve a three-year term on the STEM Education committee