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International Student-Athletes Learn About American Life On and Off the Field
Dozens of student-athletes from other nations living in Storrs learn to adjust to a different way of life as well as a high level of competition in their chosen sport.
Chemist Improves Accuracy of Oral Cancer Detection
Chemistry professor James Rusling has developed a method to detect multiple proteins indicating that a person has oral cancer.
A New Voice on the Fishery Council
The New England Fishery Management Council tackles controversial issues such as catch limits and how to manage a dwindling resource. UConn historian Matt McKenzie brings a cultural and historical perspective to the table.
Former Avery Point Director Jim Baird Dies
As director of the Avery Point campus from 1975 to 1996, Baird oversaw its evolution from modest beginnings to a thriving campus community.
Conservation Academy Creates Connections with the Environment
A new summer program was designed to set high school students on the path to becoming life-long advocates for the protection of natural resources.
Climate Change on Martha’s Vineyard
A UConn graduate student used GIS data to project what could happen on Martha’s Vineyard if sea levels rise dramatically.
Cooperative Extension Reaches Out to Help Maintain a Healthy Environment
UConn’s extension specialists are on the front line in the struggle against invasive species.
High School Teachers Get a Lesson in Identifying Genetically Modified Foods
A day-long workshop on DNA analysis gave teachers another tool to engage students in science.
Bio-inspired Science
Chemistry professor Yao Lin is tapping into the concepts of nature to make novel synthetic materials.
A Sneak Peek at Nursing’s New Widmer Wing
Staff of the School of Nursing were given a tour this week of the school's new wing, which is slated to open in the fall.