Profile
Nidhi Nair ’23 Named UConn’s First Schwarzman Scholar
Chosen from over 3,000 applicants, the economics major will join 150 fellow scholars in Beijing
Meet the Researcher: Manije Darooghegi Mofrad, CAHNR
Darooghegi Mofrad, a prolific nutritional epidemiologist from Iran, explores dietary strategies to help people to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases
Making Music from Data Points: Grad Student Collaborates to ‘Sonify’ Science
'Looking at graphs is not something that’s intuitive for most people, but music is a way that you can communicate something'
Social Work Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship to Address Mental Health
Kelly Sanchez '15 says social work allows her to return to her roots: 'The whole reason I did psychology was to work with people'
Raising Awareness of Malnutrition in One Connecticut Community and Beyond
Naniel Scott '23 (CAHNR) is using her knowledge of nutritional sciences to help the community improve the quality of their health
Student Researcher Explores New Frontier of Whooping Cough Vaccine
During a summer research experience, Noelle Maloney was part of a team helping to develop new vaccine options for this growing health concern
Fierberg Scholar Dreams of Being an Advocate for the Voiceless
Faridah Kisekka-Sessanga's experiences as a Muslim immigrant from Uganda inform her approach to social work
Meet the Undergraduate Researcher: Sarah Marze, School of Fine Arts
Sarah Marze '23 tailors her musical compositions for high school students and their varying ranges of vocal development. This profile is part of a series for UConn's Month of Discovery.
Meet the Undergraduate Researcher: Giselle Malloy, CAHNR
Giselle Malloy '23 has a passion for environmental justice that has led to intriguing undergraduate research opportunities in water stewardship. This profile is part of a series for UConn's Month of Discovery.
Undergrads’ Eyewear Startup Could Take Students from ‘Cool to School’ In Mere Seconds
The goal: making transition lenses that respond to the touch of a button