Sustainability
Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools
The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy
New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications
Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages
Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US
UConn research gives insights into regional weather differences that complicate grid resilience
Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community
To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns
Manganese Helps Reduce Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution in Air, Water
Until this study, no research had directly tested how manganese affects nitrogen cycling under agronomically relevant conditions
Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut
Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters
Seaweed Farms: Dynamic Blue Carbon Systems
Despite common assumptions, seaweed farms really shine at removing and storing CO2
Snapshot: Tracking Adorable Climate Change Indicators
American pikas are mountain-dwelling canaries in the coalmine for climate change
UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025
The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation
UConn-led Project Promotes Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities
Funded by a $500,000 NSF grant, the two-year initiative spearheaded by researchers at UConn-based Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) will ensure coastal communities have access to the expertise and tools needed to develop and implement strategies and policies that make them more resilient to the effects of extreme weather and climate change