Research & Discovery
Let’s Get This Party Started: UConn Researcher, Colleagues Discover that Certain Celebrations Can Boost the Health of Participants
The most successful celebrations require a social gathering, with food or drink, and the intentionally marking of a positive life event
UConn Collaborates With USDA To Develop African Swine Fever Vaccine Candidate Licensed by Zoetis
One of the world’s largest animal health companies non-exclusively licensed the USDA and UConn’s jointly owned vaccine candidate for African swine fever, a lethal disease in pigs
Feel Your Best Self Collaborative Project Nominated for Kidscreen Award
'These are like the Oscars for kid’s programming': Educational toolkit built to address children's emotional challenges is recognized in the 'Best Web/App Series—Original' category
Developing High School Students into Data Scientists
"Brain Healthy" initiative aims to help high school students interpret data collected through wearable devices to help make healthy choices impacting mental health
In New Documentary Series, Senior Explores Student Housing Insecurity
Brianna Chance ‘23, a music education major, received funding from the BOLD Women’s Leadership Network for her project documenting student homelessness and housing insecurity in Connecticut
Rulebreakers Even Among the Bad Guys: Researchers Unravel a Population of ‘Cheating’ Cells in Cancers
The research—unraveling a unique phenomenon— answers several conundrums about cancer, while opening new lines of scientific inquiry
CAHNR Celebrates a Year of Research Success
The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking research success
Study Provides Insight on Mobile Food Pantries, Charitable Food System
A UConn research team looked at how mobile food pantries help address food insecurity for families with children during the pandemic and beyond
UConn Researcher Aims to Uncover Plant Invasions in the Tropics
A UConn researcher is leading an international team filling important knowledge gaps in the fight against invasive plants in Central America
Pandemic Journaling Project Continues to Grow and Develop
The record of thoughts and feelings collected from around the globe during the pandemic has hit the road with a multimedia exhibition at the Hartford Public Library through December 15