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Summer Undergraduate Researcher Christian Connors ’20 (CLAS)
'With insects, there is this hidden guild of organisms that are secretly controlling insect numbers,' says Christian Connors, who is conducting research on insect parasitoids.
Summer Undergraduate Researcher Sarah Baker ’20 (CLAS)
Baker, a SURF award recipient, is researching the eastern red-backed salamander, which is found in woodlands close to the Storrs campus.
Summer Undergraduate Researcher Ian Sands ’20 (ENG)
'Doing research in a lab gives you a sense of responsibility that the classroom does not. Nothing is set up for you,' says SURF award recipient Ian Sands.
Four UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
This year for the first time, all four of the UConn students nominated as Goldwater Scholars were successful.
Eleven Young Scientists from UConn Win NSF Graduate Fellowships
'The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is the gold standard when it comes to federally-funded fellowships for aspiring scientists,' says the director of UConn’s Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships.
Environmental Studies Student Wins 2019 Truman, Udall Scholarships
Wanjiku Gatheru '20 (CAHNR) is the first student in UConn history to win these two prestigious national awards in the same year.
Education Abroad: Omaniel Ortiz ’20, London, England
For first-generation college student Omaniel Ortiz, his Education Abroad experience in London was the first time he traveled outside the U.S.
Engineering Their Future
More than 200 8th grade boys from underrepresented backgrounds attended an event on campus April 1 to learn about key concepts and techniques in science and engineering.
Women in the Arts: Setting the Record Straight
During a day-long event at two UConn campuses on April 1, students, faculty, and staff edited Wikipedia to ensure the inclusion of female artists.
Student Entrepreneurs Spend Spring Break in Silicon Valley
'This trip is really important for our students to see first-hand how the spirit of entrepreneurship works in a real setting,' said UConn's David Noble.