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‘Excellence Gap’ Robs Talented Students of Their Potential
A report co-authored by UConn education professor Jonathan Plucker exposes the lack of programs for high-ability, low-income K-12 students.
Smartphone App Could Change How Depression is Diagnosed
The app, developed by UConn researchers, collects data on behavior signs that indicate depression.
Physicists Solve Low-Temperature Magnetic Mystery
A breakthrough in explaining a rare property of an exotic magnetic material could lead to new technologies, from information storage to magnetic refrigeration.
Passion for Art May Thwart Pursuits of the Heart
Individuals who share their creativity with their partner are more likely to enjoy long-term relationships, but solo pursuits may keep them single, according to a new UConn study.
QR Codes Engineered into Cybersecurity Protection
Engineers took the ordinary QR code and transformed it into a high-end cybersecurity application that can protect the integrity of computer microchips.
Abuzz Over Ovulation Similarities Between Two Very Different Species
UConn researchers say that during ovulation the same gene may govern both humans and flies, a finding that could lead to advances in treating human infertility, cancer metastasis and ovarian disease.
Offline In Ireland
Advice from Nora McNeil '16 for anyone trying to limit their time on social media, or anyone thinking about studying abroad.
Engineering Education Study Looks to Tap Strengths of ADHD Students
UConn researchers are seeking to keep potential pioneers in the field of engineering.
UConn Alums Shine Among State’s Rising Stars
Nine young UConn alumni feature in Connecticut Magazine’s 2015 '40 Under 40,' which honors the state’s 'best and brightest among Generation Next.'
What Ever Happened to Gillette Castle?
In a new serialized e-book, brought to life by UConn faculty, staff, and students, readers must follow the clues to find and recover the national historic landmark.