Sustainability
New UConn Microgrid to Provide Power in Storm-related Outages
The University has received state funding to create an independent microgrid energy system at the Depot Campus.
International Partnership Launches Innovative Energy Research Center at UConn
The Fraunhofer Center for Energy Innovation, one of just seven in the country, will develop improved energy conversion and storage systems.
Suddenly it Happened: Answering the Call for Climate Leadership
Two UConn environmental leaders applaud President Obama’s hoped-for stand on climate change.
UConn Earns Top Score in Third Annual GreenMetric World Ranking
The University scored particularly high in the education category, which includes sustainability courses, research, and outreach.
Climate Change on Martha’s Vineyard
A UConn graduate student used GIS data to project what could happen on Martha’s Vineyard if sea levels rise dramatically.
Much-Needed STEM Teachers are Focus of Accelerated Certification Program Expansion
To help meet the national demand for teachers in science, technology, engineering, and math, the Neag School of Education is expanding its accelerated teacher certification program to the Avery Point campus.
President Herbst Reaffirms UConn’s Commitment to Climate Action Plan
On Monday, President Susan Herbst, DEEP Commissioner Daniel Esty, and distinguished research professor Gene Likens participated in the signing of an expanded commitment to environmental action.
Climate Change Models May Underestimate Extinctions, Says UConn Biologist
Animal and plant species may be on a collision course created by climate change, and current predictions likely underestimate how many will go extinct, according to a new study.
Atmospheric Scientist Studies Climate Change and Develops Future Researchers
Growing up on the shores of Lake Victoria, future climatologist Richard Anyah watched huge cloud banks build into thunderstorms.
Cooling Down Global Warming
A UConn chemist has a patent for a new process to capture carbon, a hot topic in global warming.