Research & Discovery
Undergraduates Present Research at Frontiers Exhibition
The 19th annual Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition featured a record 272 undergraduate presenters.
$5.75 Million Grant to Focus on Improving Public Discourse
Examining the role of humility in public discourse could promote more constructive discussion about divisive issues in politics, says UConn's Michael P. Lynch.
10 Young Scientists from UConn Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowships are highly competitive and highly prestigious.
Getting Older Shouldn’t Mean Being in Pain
Exercise can help combat osteoarthritis pain. A UConn nursing professor is using guided reminiscence to encourage older adults to stay active.
Virtual Reality Can Deliver Public Health Messages
In a study of video game users, UConn researchers found that virtual reality makes people more accepting of public health messages.
Going, Going, Gone: A Fish Tale
Mark Urban's research on a key species of fish in the Arctic is a wake-up call that environmental policies need to change.
‘Sense and Sensibility’ Tells Tale of Life and Love
Students playing roles in CRT's production of the period drama must portray characters across the generations as well as the centuries.
Music and the Mind
UConn researchers are using fMRI technology to explore the hypothesis that music speaks to the brain in a language all its own.
What’s at Stake for Apple in iPhone Legal Case
A UConn cybersecurity expert explains why Apple is resisting the court order to crack open a mass shooter's iPhone.
Researchers Develop New Sensor to Detect Deadly Chemicals
The new technology offers a highly sensitive and affordable way to detect chemical compounds used in pesticides and toxic nerve agents.