Institute of the Environment and Energy

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Following the Fisher: Tracking a Solitary Forest Inhabitant

A new study aims to gain more knowledge about the fisher, a mysterious and nimble animal often mistaken for a cat, and understand why their population is in decline

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UConn and Eversource Present Clean Energy and Sustainability Innovation Program Award

The CESIP challenge brought together student teams from across disciplines to develop forward-thinking solutions to pressing energy and environmental challenges

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A New AI-Based Method to Help Prevent Biological Invasions

A strategy to take advantage of new datasets and machine learning tools

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Campus Power Plant Hydrogen-Capable and More Efficient Than Ever

'Our goal is to develop a true next-generation solid oxide fuel cell that achieves an unprecedented combination of power density, efficiency, and durability'

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UConn Researchers Receive NSF CAREER Awards

Five early career UConn faculty received NSF CAREER Awards to support their research, education, and outreach efforts

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Tech Showcase Celebrates UConn’s Economic, Innovative Impact

The first-ever event connects Connecticut’s manufacturing roots with emerging technologies and industries

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Emmanouil Anagnostou Named Fellow of the American Meteorological Society

Emmanouil "Manos" Anagnostou is honored for contributions to remote sensing hydrology, hydrometeorology, and environmental engineering

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UConn Once Again Ranks High in Sustainability

Campus engagement and planning efforts give UConn a sustainable edge

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UConn Student Represents US in UN Global Youth Statement

Youth climate leaders work together to ensure their voices are heard by the world

People search through the rubble of a destroyed business following a tornado strike.

Real Estate Professor Cohen: Study Confirms that Properties Adjacent to Tornado Destruction Initially Plunge in Value

Lessons learned may apply to areas recovering from other natural disasters