College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Meet the Researcher: Sarah Tsuruo ’21 (CLAS)
Sarah Tsuruo '21 (CLAS) says pursuing a multifaceted career as an undergraduate researcher requires determination.
Barriers in Food Access Contribute to Inequitable Risks of Obesity and Food Insecurity Among Food Pantry Clients
October 21, 2020
Food pantry clients face higher rates of both food insecurity and obesity, according to a new study.
A Look at Classes during COVID-19
October 21, 2020
Educators in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences have adopted solutions to improve learning and stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Study of 2020 Protests Shows Difference Between Reality and Perception
October 16, 2020
Political science professor Jeremy Pressman, co-founder of The Crowd Counting Consortium (CCC), discusses the CCC’s latest study on 2020 protests.
UConn Holds Second Annual Sports Analytics Conference
October 16, 2020
There are many sports analytics workshops held around the world each year, but what makes UConn’s unique is that undergraduate students, and even those on the high school level, are invited and encouraged to be part of it.
Stretching Makes the Superconductor
October 12, 2020
Superconductors could make everything from the power grid to personal computers more efficient. UConn researcher Ilya Sochnikov and his students are working to better understand these materials.
Five UConn-Affiliated Startups Vie For Recognition, Funding at Prestigious Wolff Competition
October 12, 2020
UConn-affiliated startups in fields ranging from medicine to fish food are finalists in this year’s Wolff New Venture Competition.
Evolution on the Smallest of Scales Smooths Out the Patchwork Patterns of Where Animals and Plants Live
October 9, 2020
The next time you find yourself counting down the hours for your car to reach its destination, notice the natural patterns scrolling by your window. Many of these patterns reflect the hidden hand of evolution.
OVPR Funds Five Projects in the Arts & Humanities
October 8, 2020
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) recently announced recipients of the second annual Scholarship and Collaboration in Humanities and Arts Research (SCHARP) Program. SCHARP awards aim to support innovative works of scholarship and creative activities in the arts and humanities that have the potential to transform a field of study, impact the […]
Q&A: The Supreme Court, the Presidential Election, and a Year Unlike Any Other
October 6, 2020
UConn’s David Yalof, an expert on the Supreme Court and presidential politics, talks about how this year’s situation is like, and unlike, past moments of US history.
Walk with Me – A Podcast Series to Elevate BIPOC Voices in the Outdoors
October 6, 2020
Neva Taylor ’22 (CLAS) launched a podcast miniseries to explore why many outdoor spaces are unwelcoming to people of color.
UConn Funds Five COVID-19 Research Projects, Announces Additional Funding
October 2, 2020
The Office of the Vice President has announced five awards to researchers as part of its new internal funding program to address the urgent needs presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
