Research & Discovery
Talkative Parents a Key Factor in Children’s Language Development
A major new study finds that socioeconomic status and gender don't play roles in language development, but adult talk does
January 10, 2024 | Combined Reports
2023: A Year of Research Success
From an institutional focus on clean energy and sustainability to breakthroughs in science and technology, 2023 was an impressive year for UConn researchers.
January 9, 2024 | Matt Engelhardt
New Satellite Will Help Researchers See the Oceans and Atmosphere as Never Before
Satellite launch, anticipated for Feb. 6, offers researchers 'a completely new way' of looking at the ocean
January 9, 2024 | Elaina Hancock
Around the Block: Evaluating School Schedules
Hannah Cooke, Neag School doctoral candidate in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, prepared the following rapid research brief with the Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE). This research brief compares traditional and block schedules in schools and evaluates their impact on student achievement and other outcomes
January 3, 2024 | Hannah Cooke
Research Team Develops Hybrid Propulsion Commercial Electric Aircraft
'Building a more sustainable future for our university, our nation, and the world is the great challenge of our lifetime'
December 20, 2023 | Olivia Drake
Black Girls Run! Community Organization Creates Inclusive Space for Physical Activity
A recent study highlights how a community organization is supporting Black women around the country in getting and staying physically active.
December 19, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Kuhn Develops Patent-Pending Process to Create Comfortable Prosthetics for Breast Cancer Survivors
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Liisa Kuhn uses a 3D bioprinter to fabricate breast prosthetics that are lightweight, flexible, and porous
December 14, 2023 | Olivia Drake
CAHNR Celebrates Record-Setting Year in Research Success
The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking grant success
December 13, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Fat Flies Live Longer On a Diet At Any Age
Switching the flies’ diet to a low calorie one remained a reliable way to extend lifespan even for old flies in ill health
December 13, 2023 | Kim Krieger
Key Events Push QuantumCT Forward
Development grant in hand, the UConn and Yale-led partnership is laying the foundation for a regional innovation engine
December 11, 2023 | Matt Engelhardt