Natural Resources & the Environment

Giselle Malloy

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.

Earth’s night lights as observed in 2016 based on NASA’s Black Marble Product.

Viewing Earth from Space at Night: Tracking Our Changing Black Marble

Turning on the lights when the sun goes down offers great insights into a range of human activities. Now scientists have a way to make better use of satellite data monitoring nighttime light changes

UConn Researchers Assessing the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Remote sensing experts applied their expertise to satellite imagery of the storm's aftermath, in hopes the information will aid in rescue efforts

View from the car behind orange highway maintenance truck spreading de-icing salt and sand, crystals dropping on the ice covered asphalt road.

Connecticut Institute of Water Resources Expands Groundwater Safety Efforts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding an effort to lessen contamination of groundwater and enable more frequent testing of rural wells

Reflections of reeds in Swan Lake.

State of the Water in Connecticut

With new climate and environmental concerns, Connecticut water experts are keeping tabs on this precious resource

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CAHNR Welcomes 16 New Faculty Members for Fall 2022

This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community

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Alum Patricia Jepson Prioritizes Human Connection, Achieving Excellence and Impact Through 40-Year Career

Throughout her career, Patricia Jepson worked to promote excellence and diversity in UConn’s agricultural education programs – a commitment she maintains even now

E-STEAM Ahead: CT High Schoolers to Become ‘Eco-Digital’ Storytellers Through Interdisciplinary Grant

An interdisciplinary group of UConn researchers is leading an effort to empower high school students to become "Eco-Digital" storytellers in their communities.

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Tree Hugger: Alyssa Cleland Learns the Arborists’ Ropes

One of few females in the field, Alyssa Cleland soars to new heights in her training to be a licensed arborist

Young Black girl using a metal watering can to water purple flowers.

Recalling the Past to Shape the Future: A Podcast on Environmental Injustice

Recent graduate Meg Sanders ‘22 (CAHNR) created a podcast to show just how connected environmentalism is to other societal issues