Research & Discovery
An Archaeological Re-discovery Offers Clues About Distant Human Past
A UConn researcher has been scouring the archives to dig up new details about lost fossils that are vital for understanding human history
Tiny but Mighty: Microgreens Could Play an Important Role in Feeding a Sustainable Future
'With the same amount of food, we can provide higher nutritional quality with microgreens'
Medical Students Represent UConn at Spine Summit
As a mentor, Dr. Ian McNeill opens doors for students to share their work
Tools for More Accurate Obesity Risk Assessment Based on Sex, Ethnicity
Jacob Earp, assistant professor of kinesiology, has developed simple measurements and equations that better predict fat distribution than BMI alone
Depressed, and Aging Fast
UConn Center on Aging researchers have found that older adults suffering from depression age faster than their peers
Using AI Algorithms to Streamline Orthodontic Care
Brace yourself for the future of AI-assisted diagnosis
Academic Cannabis Symposium Explores Breadth of a Growing Industry
UConn’s two-day conference examined wide-ranging cannabis topics including research, health benefits, entrepreneurship, law, science, recreation, and more
Neag School Graduate Students Publish Inaugural Issue of Education Research Journal
The editor-reviewed, open-access, annual journal is founded and run by graduate students at the Neag School and published five articles in its Spring 2023 issue.
UConn Women’s Basketball: Research & Performance
It takes a team on the court and off to help the UConn Women’s Basketball Team excel
Public Health Insurance for Parents Improves Children’s Reading Skills, UConn HDFS Study Finds
Assistant professor Caitlin Lombardi and her collaborators found that children whose parents became newly eligible for Medicaid coverage under the ACA demonstrated approximately 2.3% higher reading scores