Research & Discovery
UConn Researchers at Forefront of Genome Editing
The pioneering technology may lead to new treatments and cures for devastating conditions such as cancer and autism.
UConn Researchers Develop Some of the World’s Smallest Metallic Nanorods
The development could have a major technological impact in electronics, energy, and manufacturing.
Human-like Opponents Lead to More Aggression in Video Game Players, UConn Study Finds
Researchers measured gamers’ levels of verbal, cognitive, and physical aggression when battling both human-like and non-human opponents.
Geoscience Graduate Student Wins First Prize in Innovation Quest Competition
Mark Smith plans to establish a start-up to produce an imaging device that can capture ultra-high-resolution images of micro-macroscopic objects in two and three dimensions.
Ph.D. Candidate Specializes in Underwater Acoustic Communications
While at UConn, Zhaohui Wang '13 Ph.D. has published 12 journal articles, 17 conference papers, worked on two NSF-funded proposals, and co-authored a textbook.
Transportation Safety Research Center Established at UConn
A new transportation safety research center at UConn aims to improve roadway safety through research, technology, and community outreach.
How Robots Can Help Children with Autism Learn and Communicate
A UConn-affiliated researcher is preparing to take his work on robots and autism out of the lab and into the marketplace.
Science Students Win National Goldwater Scholarship, Honorable Mention
Ragini Phansalkar '14 (CLAS & ENG) has won a national Goldwater Scholarship, and Nicholas Gallo '14 (CLAS) earned an honorable mention for the prize.
Expanding Cancer Research at UConn
New faculty member Meg Gerrard, who previously worked at Dartmouth's comprehensive cancer center, hopes to build new cancer research programs at UConn.
DNA Sequencing: Changing the Landscape of Science and Biology
Health Center researchers are at the forefront of new discoveries about the smallest molecules that have a major impact on human health.