Research & Discovery
UConn Economist Studying Trends in Opioid-Related Deaths in CT, MA
UConn researcher Nathan Fiala is studying the connections between economic status and opioid-related deaths in Connecticut and Massachusetts through a USDA Hatch Grant.
People, Trees, and Power: Learning How to Strike a Balance and Keep the Lights On
Connecticut residents are broadly supportive of tree management practices, but good communication is essential
UConn Researcher Working to Uncover Key to Cellular Mechanisms in Parasite
Aoife Heaslip has received a grant to study the molecular underpinnings of a parasite that can cause severe infections in people who are immunocompromised and babies.
UConn Establishes NativeStar® Trademark for Novel Plants
Plant scientists have developed more attractive and manageable cultivars for landscaping in Connecticut
Summer Undergraduate Researcher Matthew Phillips ’22 (CLAS)
Phillips is exploring the temporal processing deficit in people who stutter
Science and Art Combine on Microplastics Research Effort
UConn's Heidi Dierssen is conducting research to improve remote sensing of microplastics on the ocean's surface
Sydney Everhart Appointed Head of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
Molecular epidemiologist Sydney Everhart will join the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources to lead the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
CT Small Business Development Center Supports Businesses During, After COVID-19
The Connecticut Small Business Development Center, housed in the UConn School of Business, saw demand for its services soar during the pandemic
Study Confirms COVID Infection Rates of Dentists Remain Lower Than Other Health Professionals
Enhanced infection control procedures help keep infection rate low among dentists
Gaining a Clearer Understanding of Ocean Acidification in the Northeast
Challenging conditions for familiar species like lobsters and scallops loom by mid-century