Research & Discovery
Meet the Researcher: Jacqueline Loss, Latin American Literature and Culture
While the United States government did not restore diplomatic ties with Cuba until 2015, the island nation with a fascinating history has been of interest for Jacqueline Loss since the beginning of her academic career. Loss is professor of Latin American literary and cultural studies at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Literatures, […]
Improving Heart Health Could Prevent Frailty in Old Age
Many think frailty is an inevitable consequence of aging, but a new study found that severe frailty was far less likely in those with low heart disease risk factors.
UConn Researchers Lead National Effort to Improve Drug Manufacturing
Researchers in the School of Pharmacy are adapting the techniques of continuous manufacturing used in the electronics, chemical, and automobile industries to the production of complex drugs.
Congressman Courtney Comes to UConn
U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) visited the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus last week to meet with researchers from the School of Engineering and tour several of the University’s state-of-the-art research centers. “Congressman Courtney is a dedicated advocate of higher education and UConn is very grateful for his longstanding support,” said Provost and Executive Vice […]
Supervisors: Learning on the Job is Key, says Study
Informal learning on the job plays a crucial role in many work environments, but supervisors don’t always recognize the benefit, according to UConn researchers.
LGBTQ Teens Experiencing High Levels of Stress, says National Survey
Findings of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and UConn survey suggest that LGBTQ youth need support in the face of political attacks on LGBTQ equality.
Loud and Clear: Towards Early Detection for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Professors Erika Skoe and Jennifer Tufts have received funding from the American Hearing Research Association to study the early, pre-clinical stages of noise-induced hearing loss.
MDMA Opens Door for PTSD Patients to Work Through Trauma
UConn Health is one of a dozen sites in the nation to host a phase three clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.
Strain Improves Performance of Atomically Thin Semiconductor Material
UConn materials scientists have shown conclusively for the first time that the properties of atomically thin materials can be mechanically manipulated to enhance their performance. The finding could lead to faster computer processors and more efficient sensors.
A New Approach to Social Resilience – Through Landscape Architecture
A project led by graduate student Tao Wu aims to integrate refugees into the local community, while developing resources they can use.