Research & Discovery

Stormwater Corps students evaluate parking lot drainage with the help of Dr. Mike Dietz and GA Josh Snarski

E-Corps: Building Skills and Bolstering Environmental Efforts Across Connecticut

A report shows the Environmental Corps (E-Corps) program has a lasting and transformative impact on students

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Heat is the Top Cause of Exertion-Related Injuries and Fatalities for Laborers

This study is one of the first of its kind to evaluate exertion-related injuries and fatalities from work-related activities

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UConn, Yale Push Connecticut to Quantum Reality

The state’s two premiere research universities are answering NSF’s call to catalyze regional economic and societal well-being through technological innovation.

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UConn Researcher Explores Impact of Recreational Homes on Agricultural Land Use

Research from agricultural economists explores why some farm land goes idle

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Neag School Honors Faculty, Staff, and Students With 2023 Annual Awards

The Dean’s Office solicited nominations earlier in the spring for the Neag School's annual awards recognizing research, teaching, and service.

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SPARKing Invention: Internal Funding Program Celebrates Advancements

A cohort of awardees have formed a supportive community as they bring life-changing technology to the marketplace

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The Exciting Possibilities of Tiny, Twisted Superconductors

'The twist is essentially determining the properties, and funnily enough, it gives you some very unexpected properties'

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Pharmacy Researchers License New NSAIDS-Administering Technology

Slow-releasing implants are designed to reduce side effects associated with medications for pain relief of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

Chopping herbs to be included in a salad dressing during a competition held at the UCann Cook Camp at Gelfenbien Commons on July 18, 2019.

UConn Zwick Center Survey Outlines Challenges for Local Food Procurement in Connecticut Schools

Despite a willingness to request Connecticut products from vendors, the report found that very few schools are purchasing a majority of local food from Connecticut

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Innovation Quest Crowns Three New Champions

Winning Startups Address a Cleaner Earth, Reduce Catalytic Converter Theft, Offer More Sustainable Surfboards