Research & Discovery
UConn Establishes NativeStar® Trademark for Novel Plants
Plant scientists have developed more attractive and manageable cultivars for landscaping in Connecticut
Summer Undergraduate Researcher Matthew Phillips ’22 (CLAS)
Phillips is exploring the temporal processing deficit in people who stutter
Science and Art Combine on Microplastics Research Effort
UConn's Heidi Dierssen is conducting research to improve remote sensing of microplastics on the ocean's surface
Sydney Everhart Appointed Head of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
Molecular epidemiologist Sydney Everhart will join the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources to lead the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
CT Small Business Development Center Supports Businesses During, After COVID-19
The Connecticut Small Business Development Center, housed in the UConn School of Business, saw demand for its services soar during the pandemic
Study Confirms COVID Infection Rates of Dentists Remain Lower Than Other Health Professionals
Enhanced infection control procedures help keep infection rate low among dentists
Gaining a Clearer Understanding of Ocean Acidification in the Northeast
Challenging conditions for familiar species like lobsters and scallops loom by mid-century
UConn Researcher Evaluating an Intervention to Keep Young Adults Engaged in Substance Use Treatment
UConn researcher Kristyn Zajac is studying the feasibility of an innovative intervention that uses peers supports to help keep young adults engaged in substance use treatment.
UConn-Cuba Program Advances Health Promotion Research
The international research team looked at social determinants in the onset of cancer, obesity, HIV, and addiction
UConn Researchers Develop Cheap, Accurate Device to Diagnose COVID-19
How red blood cells and laser light offer the opportunity to make a rapid diagnosis