Research & Discovery
The Travails of an Alewife: Dams, Drought, and Climate Change
UConn researchers are studying the alewife – a threatened species and vital food web component -- for clues on how CT waterways and their inhabitants will adapt to climate change
Meet the Undergraduate Researcher: Giselle Malloy, CAHNR
Giselle Malloy '23 has a passion for environmental justice that has led to intriguing undergraduate research opportunities in water stewardship. This profile is part of a series for UConn's Month of Discovery.
Viewing Earth from Space at Night: Tracking Our Changing Black Marble
Turning on the lights when the sun goes down offers great insights into a range of human activities. Now scientists have a way to make better use of satellite data monitoring nighttime light changes
Climate Venture Studio: A Comprehensive, Collaborative Approach to a Cleaner Planet
The program will identify startups focused on critical dimensions of the climate challenge with innovative solutions for decarbonization, alternative energy, planetary resilience, social impacts, and more
Under Pressure: Rethinking CT’s Coastal Land Use and Adaptation Strategies
The sea level is rising, and the clock is ticking in the effort to make Connecticut's coastline more resilient in the face of climate change
UConn Wind Ensemble Director Dreaming up Concert Series in Red, White, and Blue
'It’s not for me to dictate what people take away from the series'
Meet the Researcher: Raman Bahal, School of Pharmacy
Professor Raman Bahal, a leading researcher and innovator in gene-targeting therapies, takes an interdisciplinary approach to his work
UConn Researchers Assessing the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Remote sensing experts applied their expertise to satellite imagery of the storm's aftermath, in hopes the information will aid in rescue efforts
TIP Startup LambdaVision Brings Promising Microgravity Manufacturing Experiments Back to Earth
Manufacturing artificial retinas at the International Space Station, with plans for more launches this year
Finding Gifted Learners Through Language Barriers
Through Project EAGLE, UConn researchers are working to identify gifted math students among English Language learners