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Andre Blake Makes Soccer History

UConn's All-American goalkeeper was the top pick in the Major League Soccer draft Thursday, the first goalkeeper to be picked #1.

Nicole LaPierre '11 (ED), '12 MA, works with students in a classroom during her student teaching practice. Pierre is now an elementary teacher at Cider Hill School in Wilton, Conn. (Paul Horton for UConn)

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.

Global Warming: The Conversation We Need to Have

The recent frigid weather in the U.S. and a 2013 increase in polar ice do not change the basic physics of global warming, says climate scientist Anji Seth.

Professor Anson Ma takes the Shinkansen (high-speed train) from Tokyo to Kyoto, during a five-day trip to Japan as part of the Young Scientist Exchange. (Photo courtesy of Anson Ma)

Young Scientist Exchange Takes UConn Researcher to Japan

Engineering professor Anson Ma recently took part in a prestigious U.S.-Japan science diplomacy-style program.

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UConn Health Researchers Advance Connecticut’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Recent recognition and awards for innovation spotlight Connecticut’s bioscience leadership.

Nairán Ramírez-Esparza, assistant professor of psychology, left, and Adrián García-Sierra, assistant research professor of psychology and speech, language, and hearing sciences. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Importance of Baby Talk

UConn researchers have shown the importance of animated talk and undivided attention in an infant's word acquisition.

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No Evidence Wind Turbines Depress Property Prices

A UConn researcher’s new study finds no evidence that wind turbines negatively affect home prices or sales.

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fMRI Machine Will Expand Research Capabilities

New brain-imaging equipment at the Storrs campus will benefit studies in cognitive science and many other fields.

Five Huskies were recognized for their USA Basketball accomplishments before the women’s basketball team’s 90-40 win over Houston at Gampel Pavilion on Tuesday. Above, from left: Morgan Tuck ’16 (CLAS, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis ’15 (CLAS), head coach Geno Auriemma, Moriah Jefferson ’16 (CLAS), Bria Hartley ’14 (CLAS) and Breanna Stewart ’16 (CLAS). (Bob Stowell ’70 (CLAS) for UConn)

USA Basketball Honors Huskies

Five Huskies were recognized for their USA Basketball accomplishments on Tuesday before the women’s game at Gampel Pavilion.

Bradley Wright, associate professor of sociology on Dec. 20, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Measuring Spirituality One Click at a Time

A new mobile-ready survey offers a ‘treasure trove’ of data for social science researchers.