Community Impact
Planning for the State’s Water Resources
UConn hosted a conference of water experts Monday to discuss development of a strategic plan for the state.
Milking the Herd for Education, Science, and the Economy
The value of UConn’s award-winning dairy herd extends far beyond providing the main ingredient in a double dip cone.
Microbes and Methane
Molecular and cell biologist Kenneth Noll explains the process of methane production by microbes in woodland ponds.
Guerreiras Project Founder Caitlin Fisher Speaks to Neag School Sport Management Students
Ethnographer and former professional women’s soccer player Caitlin Davis Fisher recently spoke to UConn’s Neag School of Education Sport Management students about the ability of athletics to promote gender equality.
Coventry Public Schools Partner with Neag School for “Technology in the Classroom” Initiative
The Coventry Public Schools and the Neag School have joined forces to discover new ways to integrate iPad technology into classroom learning, as well as to use their partnership to plan, implement, and assess both the process and the emerging impacts of this new area of technology integration.
Neag School Hosts “Respect for All” Workshops to Improve School Inclusivity
Teachers and administrators from throughout New England attended a Neag School-sponsored workshop that focused on challenging stereotypes, exploring gender roles, reducing bullying and helping ensure that school is a place where all youths—no matter what their background—can thrive.
New Institute to Focus on Adapting to Climate Change
The Institute for Community Resiliency and Climate Adaptation will develop best practices for managing the risks from extreme weather events.
A Report Card on Teacher Evaluation
The report by UConn education researchers is designed to help ensure the state's students get the high-quality teachers they need to succeed.
Chinese Olympic Coaches, Sports Scientists Visit UConn Kinesiology Department
A delegation of elite Chinese sports scientists and Olympic coaches spent eight days attending lectures and discussions with Neag School of Education Department of Kinesiology experts to learn the latest in advanced sports and exercise science.
Mapping the Spread of Tropical Disease
It’s 5,200 miles from Kaduna, Nigeria to Haddam, Conn. That’s how far two scientists traveled to take part in UConn’s geospatial training.