Research & Discovery
Advancing Bleeding Disorders Knowledge and Research
Meet Bleeding Disorders Research Coordinator Ali Serrantino, MS, of the New England Sickle Cell Institute and Connecticut Bleeding Disorders Center.
January 20, 2026 | Lauren Woods
University Scholars Tackle Environmental and Energy Challenges Through Advanced Research
The University Scholar Program supports high-achieving undergraduates as they pursue sustained, faculty-mentored research projects that often span multiple years
January 15, 2026 | Claire Galvin
What’s Going on With Gifted Education?
UConn researchers help steer the field in new publication
January 15, 2026 | Mac Murray
Faking a Ketogenic Diet May Still Get Results – in Fruit Flies
There could be ways to get the benefits of a ketogenic diet without the difficulty of maintaining it - but there are downsides
January 14, 2026 | Kim Krieger
Study Finds That Missionaries Pull from Same Language Toolkit to Describe Experiences
'Life is full of challenging transitions. ... Our study gives us insight into the ways people draw upon language to give meaning and make sense of something that’s challenging'
January 14, 2026 | Kimberly Phillips
Neag School Researcher Finds That Human Creativity Still Matters in an Age of AI
James C. Kaufman explores questions regarding AI’s impact on education, equity, and creative work across two new publications, one with a School of Fine Arts colleague
January 13, 2026 | Shawn Kornegay
Meet the Researcher: Mary Anne Amalaradjou, CAHNR
'I feel a responsibility to do more, to pay it forward by building an inclusive, supportive environment where my students can thrive now, succeed in their own time, and carry that success with them into the future'
January 13, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
15 Years of Advancing Heat Safety with the Korey Stringer Institute
The Korey Stringer Institute, a world leader in exertional heat research celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025
January 12, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Seaweed Farms: Dynamic Blue Carbon Systems
Despite common assumptions, seaweed farms really shine at removing and storing CO2
January 9, 2026 | Elaina Hancock
Study: Long Breaks Tied to Dip in Cognitive Test Performance
A joint UConn - University of Minnesota research study concludes that there may be some reality to the "summer slide" of dips in test scores following an extended break
January 8, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt