Research & Discovery

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UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025

The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation

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Undersung Research Stories of 2025

UConn's quiet innovations making big waves

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Water’s Age and What It Can Tell Us

An extra level of information gives new insights into a longstanding assumption

Postgrad Research Day

Postdoc Research Shines in Storrs

Event highlights the unheralded yet important work conducted by UConn postdoctoral researchers

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New Developmental English Lexicon Database Reveals How Children Learn to Read

Co-created by Neag School faculty member Laura Steacy, the new resource rates the difficulty of nearly 10,000 English words and guides teachers on how to tailor instruction

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MSW Students Pursue Passion-Driven Research Through Independent Study

Students work under the guidance of a faculty member to develop skills needed for research-focused social work careers

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UConn Medical Students Always Advancing Scientific Knowledge

The highly successful Summer Research Program is powered by generous donations to the Dean’s Discovery Fellowship Fund

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‘A Hell of Horrors’: Confronting Bias in US Reporting on Haiti

UConn School of Public Policy associate professor Thomas Craemer analyzes years of news coverage

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Different Continents, Similar Dedication

Two UConn senior leaders attended an international summit in Johannesburg, learning that peer universities all over the globe are facing familiar challenges to research and higher education.

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UConn Leverages AI to Personalize Learning for Student Success

An AI-powered approach to help neurodiverse students succeed in learning