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Telenovelas: Dangerous but Popular Fare
A book edited by Diana Rios finds that Spanish-language soap operas send the wrong messages.
June 3, 2011 | Karen A. Grava, CLAS Today
Drilling Down to Predict Earthquakes
A UConn geologist is heading back to Japan to learn more about how major earthquakes occur.
June 2, 2011 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today
Neag Math Duo Decodes Language Barriers to Math Reasoning
Two education faculty developed ways to help English language learners solve math problems.
June 1, 2011 | Stephanie Summers
Fish Oil May Reduce Postpartum Depression Symptoms
The omega-3 in fish oil may be beneficial if taken during pregnancy, a UConn study finds.
UConn Receives National Recognition for Community Service
The University was honored for its strong commitment to service.
Faculty Member’s Role as Community Pharmacist Represents New Era
Lisa Holle’s community outreach is a new model for the role of pharmacists in health care.
Chemistry Professor wins Connecticut Medal of Science
Steven Suib, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been awarded the state’s top science medal.
Locating Patterns in Human Proteins
An engineering professor is searching for novel algorithms that may ultimately help combat disease.
Snakes, Lizards, and Tongues
Kurt Schwenk is studying tongue flicking in snakes. He explains why he finds reptiles fascinating.
April 22, 2011 | Karen A. Grava
Colwell Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The EEB professor is being recognized for his contributions to the field of tropical biology.