Sustainability
UConn Research: More Carbon in the Ocean Can Lead to Smaller Fish
As the world's oceans absorb more carbon from human activity, one result could be smaller fish, according to UConn researchers.
New Sea Grant Fellowship Supports Diverse Undergraduate Researchers
Three undergraduate students helping pave the way for greater diversity in the sciences have been chosen as the first recipients of Connecticut Sea Grant’s new summer undergraduate research fellowships for underrepresented and underserved students in marine and coastal scientific research. UConn students Andrew Tienken ’22 (CLAS) and Larissa Tabb ’22 (CLAS) and Western Connecticut State […]
Mercury Remains a Persistent Poison in Connecticut’s Still River
Researchers have discovered the effects of 19th century industry lingering on in Connecticut's Still River.
UConn Magazine: Abby Beissinger, Plant Detective
Farmers and gardeners bring, mail, and post samples of their sick plants to Beissinger who often drills down to a cellular level to make a diagnosis.
‘Evolution Makes the World Less Ragged’
Although evolution and ecological systems have long been distinct areas of study, UConn researchers say there's compelling evidence to suggest the two are closely connected.
From Tiny Shards to Tons in the Sea, Plastic Pollution Presents a Challenge to Labs, Beaches and Society
UConn Avery Point and Connecticut Sea Grant are exploring ways to limit the harmful effects of plastic on the marine environment.
UConn Now a Platinum and Green University
UConn is just one of seven institutions to earn Platinum status in a rigorous assessment of sustainability measures in higher education.
In a Paradise Threatened, Teaching Girls to Be the Change They Want to See
A UConn Extension educator describes her challenging and hopeful experiences with a project aimed at teaching girls from impoverished families in the Dominican Republic about marine sciences.
The Journey to International Environmental Policy Starts with a Single Step
UConn Marine Sciences Professor Penny Vlahos discusses her recent experience on a global panel charged with making recommendations to policymakers about pollutants.
Bringing the Heat to Field Research
The ability to 'MacGyver' equipment in the field has led UConn researchers to an important tool for studying global warming.