Research & Discovery
Four Graduate Students, Six Alumni Earn NSF Fellowships
The oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the NSF-GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees
Field Research: How the Humble Protist Could Shore Up the World’s Food Supply
Researchers are looking to license protist tech as a fertilizing aid of the future
Banking on the Future: Saving Ecosystems through Land Banks
With climate-adaptive designs and community engagement, distressed properties in the Hartford area and beyond can go from public eyesore to public benefit
New Game Makes Financial Education Fun
With the Breadwinner Game, UConn Extension developed an engaging way to teach young adults to make wise financial choices
UConn Researchers Developing Algorithm to Combat Bias in Identifying Child Maltreatment
The tool will help providers overcome barriers to better identify potential cases of child abuse
Showcase Exhibits Ambition, Impact of Future Climate Venture Studio Companies
From bioplastics to investment portfolios, cohort members demonstrate their commitment to merging climate justice with entrepreneurship
Psychedelics May Better Treat Depression and Anxiety Symptoms than Prescription Antidepressants for Patients with Advanced Cancer
Psilocybin and other psychedelics could help patients process the challenges of a cancer diagnosis
UConn Meat Science Program Merges Local Roots with Global Perspective
Established in the 1950s, the program continues to evolve to meet student and business needs in the state and beyond
New Center on Soil Research Addresses Industry Needs for Reliable Sensors
An interdisciplinary group of researchers have established an industry-driven center for advanced soil science research.
In Sync Brainwaves Predict Learning, Study Shows
Students whose brainwaves are more in sync with their classmates and teacher are likely to learn better than those lacking this “brain-to-brain synchrony,” shows a new study by a team of psychology and education researchers.