Research & Discovery
Research
A glimpse into various fields of research across many of UConn's campuses.
Boosting the Efficiency of Solar Panels
UConn chemistry professor Challa Kumar has developed a substance that enhances the ability of solar cells to absorb energy from sunlight.
An Easy Test for Sickle Cell Disease
A new device that can be attached to a smartphone uses magnetism to detect sickle cell disease – a critical need in regions of the world where advanced technology and training are scarce.
A Bare Bones Approach to Understanding Human Behavior
Anthropologist Natalie Munro has assembled a collection of animal bones from archaeological digs and recent roadkill for teaching students about long ago societies.
Climate Change Could Affect Fall Foliage Timing
A century from now, autumn in New England may happen earlier in some places and later in others, according to a new UConn study.
Assessing Traumatic Brain Injuries
UConn researchers are testing a new device that can quickly assess concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
A Better Way to Read the Genome
UConn researchers have sequenced the RNA of the most complicated known gene, using a hand-held sequencer no bigger than a cell phone.
Caution: Shrinks When Warm
Most materials swell when they warm. UConn physics researchers have been investigating a substance that responds in reverse.
UConn Alum Named MacArthur Fellow
Environmental engineer Kartik Chandran ’99 Ph.D. is one of 24 individuals recognized this year with a MacArthur ‘genius grant.’
A Cognitive Shift
A psychology researcher and her students are using UConn's new fMRI scanner to better understand autism spectrum disorders.