Research & Discovery

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UConn Researchers Receive NSF CAREER Awards

Five early career UConn faculty received NSF CAREER Awards to support their research, education, and outreach efforts

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Meet the Undergraduate: Abigail Koval ‘26 (BUS)

Koval shares her entrepreneurial journey from UConn's Innovation Zone to starting her own business -- and beyond

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UConn Engineers Advance Remanufacturing Through Smart Design

A team of UConn College of Engineering researchers are helping manufacturers rethink product design to extend the life of critical components and reduce environmental impacts.

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UConn Tech Park Announces New Advisory Board

The board members seek to continue UConn’s successful industrial partnerships.

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Turning Microalgae into a Sustainable High Protein Food Solution

By changing the amount of certain nutrients the tiny marine plants receive, the UConn team produced microalgae with up to 25% more protein

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OVPR Presents 2025 Year in Review

Publication captures UConn's successful year of research and innovation.

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Better Hydration May Lead to Better Sleep

Sleep quantity and quality were both evaluated as part of the study

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State Investment in QuantumCT Supports Innovation Infrastructure

Gov. Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut will invest more than $50 million in New Haven to spur growth in cutting-edge sectors, including $10 million for QuantumCT, a statewide initiative led by UConn and Yale

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School of Social Work Awarded $2.4M to Address Youth Behavioral Health Crisis

With support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 17 Master of Social Work students will be selected annually as Behavioral Health Scholars, receiving specialized coursework, intensive practicum placements, and faculty mentorship

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Pandemic Journaling Project Reminds Universities of their Impact

'Universities can be both a window into stuff that’s happening and a door to new ways of asking and reflecting'