Community Impact
Zipping a Zipper the Goldberg Way
High school students brought their Rube Goldberg devices to Storrs to demonstrate creative solutions to a nationwide challenge.
Breaking Bad’s Bad Chemistry
Chemistry professor Nicholas Leadbeater offers a three-part examination of the chemistry behind the hit TV show.
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.
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.
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.
A Better Approach to Diagnosing Autism
A UConn professor co-chaired a statewide effort that developed new guidelines for the clinical diagnosis of autism.
Bird Flu Research Earns Professor Accolades in China
Pathobiologist Mazhar Khan has developed diagnostic tests and vaccines to help prevent the spread of avian influenza.