Research & Discovery
Core Research Facility Spotlight: Advanced Light Microscopy
The Advanced Light Microscopy facility is a part of UConn’s Center for Open Research Resources and Equipment (COR2E).
Many Migrants Can Take Nothing for Granted
As a growing number of host nations raise concerns about national security, migrants are often denied their basic human rights, says sociology professor Bandana Purkayastha.
Industry Grant Funds New Active Learning Classroom
UConn was among 16 educational institutions chosen to receive the 2018 Steelcase Active Learning Center Grant from a pool of well over 1,000 applicants.
Meet the Researcher: Jacqueline Loss, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Jacqueline Loss, UConn professor of Latin American literary and cultural studies, is exploring the many meanings for Cubans of the term "fino" in a multimedia project, "FINOTYPE."
Meet the Researcher: Jacqueline Loss, Latin American Literature and Culture
While the United States government did not restore diplomatic ties with Cuba until 2015, the island nation with a fascinating history has been of interest for Jacqueline Loss since the beginning of her academic career. Loss is professor of Latin American literary and cultural studies at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Literatures, […]
Improving Heart Health Could Prevent Frailty in Old Age
Many think frailty is an inevitable consequence of aging, but a new study found that severe frailty was far less likely in those with low heart disease risk factors.
UConn Researchers Lead National Effort to Improve Drug Manufacturing
Researchers in the School of Pharmacy are adapting the techniques of continuous manufacturing used in the electronics, chemical, and automobile industries to the production of complex drugs.
Congressman Courtney Comes to UConn
U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) visited the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus last week to meet with researchers from the School of Engineering and tour several of the University’s state-of-the-art research centers. “Congressman Courtney is a dedicated advocate of higher education and UConn is very grateful for his longstanding support,” said Provost and Executive Vice […]
Supervisors: Learning on the Job is Key, says Study
Informal learning on the job plays a crucial role in many work environments, but supervisors don’t always recognize the benefit, according to UConn researchers.
LGBTQ Teens Experiencing High Levels of Stress, says National Survey
Findings of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and UConn survey suggest that LGBTQ youth need support in the face of political attacks on LGBTQ equality.