Research & Discovery

Latrenda Knighten and Tutita Casa.

Neag School Faculty Member and Alumni Earn National Publication Award

Tutita M. Casa and three former students received the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ 2025 Linking Research and Practice Outstanding Publication Award

Dr. Matthew Lemberger-Truelove headshot.

Neag School Welcomes New Endowed Chair in Educational Psychology

Matthew Lemberger-Truelove, an expert in counselor education, is the new Letitia Neag Morgan Chair for Educational Psychology

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Tracing Mountain Water to Its Hidden Sources

Field data and modeling provide insights into predicting what impacts vital mountain headwaters

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USDA Grant Funds Study of Multiplex Genome Editing in Tomatoes

Through a $650,000 USDA Grant Yi Li will study the unintended consequences of multiplex genome editing and how many modifications can be made before these effects are triggered

Quantum tech at UConn

UConn Quantum Alliance Shatters Disciplinary Silos

The University has more than 80 faculty researchers across several schools and colleges who are involved in quantum-related projects

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UConn Startup Revolutionizes Food Preservation… Through Kelp

Seed funding from a USDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant will help Atlantic Sea Solutions, Inc. (DBA Atlas) develop a prototype of its edible food coating – a groundbreaking technology that could create new opportunities for Connecticut sugar kelp farmers

Stephanie Gilroy working in the Gervasi Lab

Meet the Undergraduate: Stephanie Gilroy ’26 (CAHNR)

Stephanie Gilroy has turned a love for animals into a promising research career focused on reproductive physiology

Scientists looking at dry turfgrass

New Method Makes Transgene-Free Gene Editing Even More Promising

'Our new but simple method is far more effective and can now be applied to a much wider range of plant species than our original approach'

One room brick schoolhouse

Existing Preservation Laws Could Protect Rural Public Schools from Vouchers, Charters

Study suggests governments could create 'education preserves' around rural public school districts and issue regulations to govern charter schools and voucher programs within those borders, similar to the way hunting preserves have regulations to protect the natural resources within them

Dhirendra S. Katti, Ph.D., Director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa and Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., K.C.S.L

UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Plenary Lecture at the ACS Global Scientific Conference

Laurencin traveled to Mumbai, India to serve as the Plenary Speaker at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Global Scientific Conference.