Sustainability
A Look Back at 2015: Research at the Forefront
Twelve stories about UConn research that advances our understanding of the world around us.
UConn Creates a Safe Path for Salamanders to Cross the Road
UConn environmental engineers, planners, and ecologists have made provisions for more than just vehicular traffic during construction of the North Hillside Road extension.
Blogging from Paris: UConn@COP21
Two UConn undergraduates reflect on the Paris climate conference, which is wrapping up its deliberations this weekend.
President Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline
The political fight over the Keystone Pipeline has lasted for more than seven years. What are the practical implications to the President's decision?
Small But Mighty: The Astounding Genome of the Dinoflagellate
UConn scientist Senjie Lin leads the way in discovering what makes this important component of marine ecosystems behave the way it does.
Researchers Tackling Flood Maps
Current maps used to assess flood risk are like a paint roller compared to UConn's "fine brush,"
Boosting the Efficiency of Solar Panels
UConn chemistry professor Challa Kumar has developed a substance that enhances the ability of solar cells to absorb energy from sunlight.
Climate Change Could Affect Fall Foliage Timing
A century from now, autumn in New England may happen earlier in some places and later in others, according to a new UConn study.
Gardens of Coral Discovered in Gulf of Maine
A combination of persistence and cutting-edge technology pays off, as scientists discover unknown treasure off the coast of New England.
UConn Alum Named MacArthur Fellow
Environmental engineer Kartik Chandran ’99 Ph.D. is one of 24 individuals recognized this year with a MacArthur ‘genius grant.’