Research & Discovery
UConn Quantum Alliance Shatters Disciplinary Silos
The University has more than 80 faculty researchers across several schools and colleges who are involved in quantum-related projects
UConn Startup Revolutionizes Food Preservation… Through Kelp
Seed funding from a USDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant will help Atlantic Sea Solutions, Inc. (DBA Atlas) develop a prototype of its edible food coating – a groundbreaking technology that could create new opportunities for Connecticut sugar kelp farmers
Meet the Undergraduate: Stephanie Gilroy ’26 (CAHNR)
Stephanie Gilroy has turned a love for animals into a promising research career focused on reproductive physiology
New Method Makes Transgene-Free Gene Editing Even More Promising
'Our new but simple method is far more effective and can now be applied to a much wider range of plant species than our original approach'
Existing Preservation Laws Could Protect Rural Public Schools from Vouchers, Charters
Study suggests governments could create 'education preserves' around rural public school districts and issue regulations to govern charter schools and voucher programs within those borders, similar to the way hunting preserves have regulations to protect the natural resources within them
UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Plenary Lecture at the ACS Global Scientific Conference
Laurencin traveled to Mumbai, India to serve as the Plenary Speaker at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Global Scientific Conference.
One Collapse. Countless Saves.
Can we stop deadly heat in its tracks with ice and science?
Meet the Undergraduate: Iris Yu ‘26 (CLAS, SFA)
Yu demonstrates her creativity through diverse artwork depicting the visual culture of the Asian body
Meet the Undergraduate: Liam Tyler ‘28 (CLAS)
Inventing a smart solution for a perennial problem of dorm living
Diego Cerrai Wins NSF CAREER Award for Advancements in Power Outage, Restoration Modeling
Diego Cerrai's models help utility companies predict power outages during winter storms and restore power more efficiently.