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The Real World Experience of the Stamford Startup Studio

'They're learning about politics. They're learning about the inner workings of Stamford. And then they're also learning their technical skills'

Increased flood risk is not confined to coastal development. Inland towns and cities also faced increased flooding risks.

CIRCA Awarded $5 million in New Funding to Strengthen CT’s Climate Change Resilience

CIRCA is creating a 'project pipeline' to move resilience planning and adaptation forward

Exterior photograph of the building where UConn's new Stamford Technology Incubation Program is based.

TIP Digital Supports App Promoting Accessibility of Investing for Young People

TIP Digital startup FinTron helps new investors learn about the stock market and get an early start in investing wisely

An image of the Avery Point campus captured via drone camera.

UConn Researchers to Explore Marine Life, Human-Sea Interaction

The projects touch on everything from the effects of climate change on marine animals to how coastal communities respond to flood risk

UConn Stamford Professor, Human Rights Filmmaker Wins Emmy Award

Oscar Guerra says the multidisciplinary partnerships at UConn expand the reach and depth of his work

Sustainability, Community, and Food – Theory Meets Action for UConn Undergrads

Where 'learning by doing' means baking bread, growing vegetables, and working for justice

UConn Researcher Develops Novel Storm Damage Prediction Model

Wei Zhang used GIS and statistical data to construct a novel model of tsunami damage in Fairfield, CT. The model can easily transfer to other storm types and communities.

Throwing Nitrogen Out with the Stormwater: UConn Extension Educator, Team Helps Coastal Communities Reduce Runoff Pollution

A team of UConn researchers is training students and providing coastal municipalities in Connecticut with green infrastructure plans to reduce stormwater runoff

UConn’s TIP Digital Brings Disruptive Companies On Board in First Months

Within its first months of operation, UConn's data science incubator, TIP Digital in Stamford, has brought on a dozen companies who are using machine learning to create novel solutions

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UConn Scholars Earn Gilman and CLS Scholarships

The scholarships demonstrate the inclusive opportunities available for every UConn student to develop intercultural competencies