Community Impact
Ask UConn Extension: Tips for Stretching Your Food Dollars
UConn Extension can help consumers find ways to stretch their food dollars and still eat healthy
M.S. Student Brings More Accurate Soil Information to the Public
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Monique Michaud is standardizing soil data collection for scientists nationwide
Connecticut: Get Ready for CHEAPR e-bikes
A sustainable future needs sustainable transportation. Here, a CIRCA expert details an update to a program to us move toward that future
Ph.D. Student Helps Protect Long Island Sound’s Marshes
With the Long Island Sound at particular risk, UConn researchers are using a method called thin layer placement to gradually increase marsh elevation
UConn Faculty Awarded $2M in Federal Funding to Support School Wellness in CT
'I’m very proud of the work we have been collectively doing at UConn to support the whole child'
Six UConn Teams Innovating Decarbonization this Summer through Unique Eversource Partnership Program
The program culminates in a summit on October 4, where a panel of academic, utility, industry, municipal, and legislative experts will select the top teams to continue the advancement of their ideas
UConn Student Makes Life-Saving Phone Call
'It’s hard to know over the phone if you are really making a difference or an impact on patient lives, but now I know'
The Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project: A National Example
Other states are now adopting the model of data analysis and intervention developed by the Project, which is housed at UConn’s Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy
Helping Local Farms Face Devastating Late-Season Frost
UConn programs aim to help assess the damage and support Connecticut farms after the impact of a late-season cold snap
Queer Science Conference Connects LGBTQIA+ Youth with Role Models in Various STEM Fields
High school students from across the state gather for second iteration of Queer Science Conference