Research & Discovery

Goldwater scholars Pat Lenehan '15 (CLAS), left, Peter Larson '15 (CANR) and Michael Cantara '16 (ENG) on March 24, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Diaries of a Cold War Diplomat

George Kennan was a key figure in 20th-century U.S.-Soviet relations. A UConn history professor has edited his diaries.

James Kaufman, professor of educational psychology, on Feb. 25, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Creativity Expert James Kaufman Joins UConn Faculty

Kaufman, from California State, joins a group of renowned creativity scholars in the Neag School of Education.

Ph.D. candidate David Finitsis, an affiliate of CHIP, conducted a meta-analysis that identified the health benefits of text messaging between providers and patients. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Health Benefits of Texting

A UConn study found text messaging between providers and patients improved medication adherence.

Linda Strausbaugh, left, professor of molecular and cell biology, Amanda Dupuy, a graduate student and Patricia Diaz, assistant clinical professor of periodontology review research data in a lab at Beach Hall on March 5, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Genome Research on Mouth Fungi May Help Predict Infections

The UConn study will advance the treatment of oral infections in those with a suppressed immune system.

UConn Health Continues to Grow Clinical Faculty

More than 50 physicians have joined since the start of last fiscal year.

Pam Diggle, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Plant Biologist Pamela Diggle Joins UConn Faculty

Diggle, current president of the Botanical Society of America, comes to UConn from the University of Colorado.

Assistant professor of genetics and developmental biology Stormy Chamberlain works on stem cells at the University of Connecticut`s (UConn) Stem Cell Institute at UConn Health. (File photo)

UConn Stem Cell Lines Go Global

The University has signed an agreement with a global supplier of biological research tools to market stem cells developed here.

Stanley Black & Decker Teams with UConn

Engineering researchers are working with the global tool giant to accelerate the product development process.

Altug Poyraz, eft, a graduate student, with Steven Suib, distinguished professor and director of chemistry on Jan. 9, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A New Way to Create Porous Materials

UConn chemists have discovered a process offering greater control and flexibility that could benefit a wide range of applications.