Research & Discovery
Heat Tolerance Tests Fail to Account for Sex Differences
A new UConn study shows that a standard heat tolerance test does not work equally well to measure tolerance in males and females
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Distinguished Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds Guest Speaker at University of Alberta Tom Williams Surgical Research Day
The Tom Williams Surgical Research Day is an annual academic symposium hosted by the University of Alberta Department of Surgery.
Extreme Weather Events Accelerating Tidal Wetland Loss
This paper marks the very first time scientists have successfully linked tidal wetland loss to specific storm events
Neag School Researchers Honored with AERA Awards
Kathleen Lynch, Kylie Anglin, and Alexandra Freidus were recognized at the American Educational Research Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting
A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research
Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health
Genomic Analysis Predicts Guide Dog Success
'If we can tell before they are trained if they [will be successful], that saves a lot of time and a lot of money, and it will also increase the number of guide dogs out there to help people'
UConn Professor Examines Impacts of Immigration on Nursing Home Care
Study finds that local immigration reduces mortality and improves quality of life for nursing home residents
A Hemp-based Plastic Offers a Greener Alternative to Plastic Packaging
'We are finding new ways to use the entire plant'
UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap
Behind automated housing decisions, résumé filters, and credit scores are systems shaping real people’s financial futures. New research highlights how those outcomes can shape whether people are able to build financial stability.