Research & Discovery
As Storrs Campus Reopens, UConn Scientist Will Be Watching Wastewater
UConn scientist Kendra Maas is watching wastewater from the campus for early signs of COVID-19 infection.
Summer Undergraduate Researcher Ian Sauco ’21 (CLAS, SFA)
Rising senior Ian Sauco is doing summer research to improve his mastery of the saxophone.
Multidisciplinary UConn Team Provided Evidence-Based Recommendations for Fall Reopening
UConn's multidisciplinary InCHIP played a crucial role in readying the University for the Fall 2020 semester.
InCHIP Funds 20 Projects on Social, Behavioral Aspects of COVID-19 Pandemic
UConn's InCHIP used its Rapid Response grant program to get a multitude of research projects focused on the COVID-19 pandemic launched within days of the first closures in March.
Vulnerable Trees, High Winds, Other Factors Combined for Strong Storm Damage from Isaias
Gypsy moth infestations and drought conditions have weakened trees throughout Connecticut to such an extent that forests were particularly vulnerable when Hurricane Isaias swept through in August.
Meet the Researcher: Dan Schwartz, Physiology & Neurobiology
Researcher Dan Schwartz's talents have led him to pursue a dizzying array of projects at UConn.
UConn and JAX Combine to Form Genomics Powerhouse
A newly launched program at UConn and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (JAX-GM) will offer specialized training in genomic medicine to a select group of highly qualified students.
$3M NSF Research Training Grant to Build Resilience in East Coast’s Megalopolis
UConn researchers have won a prestigious National Science Foundation to study environmental resilience in the sprawl of the East Coast's urban density.
UConn Researchers Identify Compound Successful in Blocking Virus Devastating Global Pig Populations
UConn researchers have discovered what may be a pathway to a successful treatment for a respiratory ailment that costs American pig farmers $600 million a year.
UConn Researcher Searches Cannabis Plant for New, Non-Opioid Pain Treatments
The goal of Steven Kinsey's grant-funded study is to find new chemicals inside the cannabis plant that could help relieve people's pain without the risk of addiction or abuse.