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2024: A Year of Research That Mattered

UConn’s research achievements extend from health and wellness breakthroughs to advancements in quantum technology and much more

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Meet the Researcher: Kinesiology Assistant Professor-in-Residence Jim Smith

Jim Smith turns his expertise in acute physical therapy to helping patients suffering from Long COVID

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A Hands-On Education in the Science of Risk Solutions

UConn's Actuarial Science Program has been recognized at the highest level of excellence in its peer group

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X-ray Echoes Reveal the 3D Structure of Molecular Clouds in our Galaxy’s Center

A creative new method uses decades of data to learn about the 3D structure of molecular clouds, the birthplace of stars, in the center of the Milky Way

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‘Black Hole Archaeology’: Understanding How Black Holes Gained Their Mass

By measuring black hole spin 7 billion years ago to now, researchers gained surprising new insights into the nature of black holes

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Sound Waves Go Flat

Engineers at UConn’s College of Engineering are unlocking new frontiers in wave control and energy localization

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Formula Shortage Decreased Breastfeeding Disparities

A formula shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic created an experiment for the researchers to see if and how breastfeeding patterns change in response to the crisis

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Untangling the Complexities of U.S. History in the Classroom

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It’s Coyote Mating Season in New England. What That Means for Pet Owners.

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UConn’s Other Women’s Sport Legacy: Sport Management Program Prepares Alums for Careers in Professional Leagues

The Neag School of Education’s thriving program boasts alumnae working across many professional leagues, including the NFL, NHL, NBA, and PWHL among others