Innovation
Ancient Marine Life Inspires Modern Robotic Systems
In a recent study published in npj Robotics, Mihai Duduta unveiled RoboNautilus, a fully soft robotic system inspired by the jet propulsion mechanics of cephalopods.
Geothermal Brine May Hold a Key to Stored Energy Challenges
Making domestic lithium recovery economically and environmentally viable is a critical goal for meeting the nation’s increasing appetite for energy storage and sustainability
A Final Milestone and a Glimpse of the Future for Engineering Students
The College of Engineering’s Senior Design Day brings out the best in student creativity, collaboration and problem solving
Seeing Is Believing: UConn’s Materials Library Helps Student Researchers Weigh Options
The library houses a collection of raw, manufactured, and reclaimed materials from all over the world that go into the built environment around us
IMS Polymer Program Alumni Feature: Mark Adams
Adams describes how grit, passion, and a strong support system can grow a career
Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs Being Researched at UConn
Nearly 30 years later Dr. Se-Jin Lee’s discovery of myostatin is not only leading to treatment for spinal muscular atrophy but also fueling the global obesity drug research race
UConn Engineering Boasts 9 National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellows
Fellows demonstrate 'a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life'
New NetWerx Initiative Brings Alumni Mentorship into the Classroom
Making those first steps onto a career path less intimidating and more rewarding
The Science of Music’s Healing Power
Ed Large's journey has taken him from playing bluegrass to helping Alzheimer's patients improve their memory
Commitment to Energy Sustainability Links Huskies From Different Generations Through International Contest
'For students who are at the very beginning of their careers to put together such a sophisticated design with such pragmatic energy realism is very impressive'