Research & Discovery

Hailey DeWalt outside a brick UConn building

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

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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

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Meet the Graduate: Malak Nechnach ’26 (CLAS)

From Morocco to UConn, Malak Nechnach helps first-year students find their footing just like she did

Dr. Feldstein Ewing smiling in her office with brain scans on computer.

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.

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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

Colin Sheardwright and Krish Buva sit side by side in a lab.

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

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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

Business Development Workshop

OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program

The program helps UConn researchers pivot to industry partnerships to offset funding challenges

Zach Rome, founder and CEO of Nateureka!

TCS Initiative Positions Startups for Growth

The LaunchPad program offers early-stage companies not ready for dedicated lab or office space access to high-value services, mentorship, and community benefits available through UConn's Technology Incubation Program

Post-doc Dr. Pengyu Zong with poster

UConn Post-Doctoral Researchers Win Prestigious NIH Pathway to Independence Awards

Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Flori and Dr. Pengyu Zong of UConn School of Medicine.