Research & Discovery
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Receive the 2026 Jensen Tissue Engineering Award
Laurencin will be honored by TERMIS (Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society, Inc.) Global this fall.
Weight Teasing from Different Family Members Linked to Harmful Health Outcomes for Adolescents
Weight teasing from mothers emerged as the most consistently significant family source associated with negative outcomes
From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World
Hailey DeWalt is not slowing down as she approaches graduation
UConn Ph.D. Uses High-Tech Tools to Help Urban Planners Make Cities Safer
Research grounded in a simple idea: the environment can shape human safety both directly and indirectly
Meet the Graduate: Malak Nechnach ’26 (CLAS)
From Morocco to UConn, Malak Nechnach helps first-year students find their footing just like she did
UConn’s Sarah Feldstein Ewing, Ph.D. Wins 2026 Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology
She is awarded by the American Psychological Foundation for her innovative and transformational work in the field of psychology.
UConn Brings Industry Leaders Together for Occupational Heat Safety Summit
Highlighting UConn’s leadership in heat safety research through the Korey Stringer Institute, the Occupational Heat Safety Summit united industry, policymakers, and scientists to tackle rising risks for workers nationwide
Innovation Quest Selects Five Top Startups, Ranging from Manufacturing Innovation to New Hair-Care Option
The student entrepreneurs impressed the judges with both the quality of their ideas and their dedication to bringing them to market
Discovering a Favorite Pit Stop and Communication Hub for Cloud Forest Canopy-dwellers
Catching a glimpse into the lives of elusive animals, by pinpointing their frequented latrines
OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program
The program helps UConn researchers pivot to industry partnerships to offset funding challenges