Faculty
What’s Going on With Gifted Education?
UConn researchers help steer the field in new publication
January 15, 2026 | Mac Murray
Faking a Ketogenic Diet May Still Get Results – in Fruit Flies
There could be ways to get the benefits of a ketogenic diet without the difficulty of maintaining it - but there are downsides
January 14, 2026 | Kim Krieger
Study Finds That Missionaries Pull from Same Language Toolkit to Describe Experiences
'Life is full of challenging transitions. ... Our study gives us insight into the ways people draw upon language to give meaning and make sense of something that’s challenging'
January 14, 2026 | Kimberly Phillips
Meet the Researcher: Mary Anne Amalaradjou, CAHNR
'I feel a responsibility to do more, to pay it forward by building an inclusive, supportive environment where my students can thrive now, succeed in their own time, and carry that success with them into the future'
January 13, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut
Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters
January 12, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
Seaweed Farms: Dynamic Blue Carbon Systems
Despite common assumptions, seaweed farms really shine at removing and storing CO2
January 9, 2026 | Elaina Hancock
Study: Long Breaks Tied to Dip in Cognitive Test Performance
A joint UConn - University of Minnesota research study concludes that there may be some reality to the "summer slide" of dips in test scores following an extended break
January 8, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
How Political Influence Shapes Agricultural Expansion in the Amazon
A new study reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest
January 7, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Study Underscores Role of Sleep in Reducing Toll of Social Adversity on Breast Cancer Survivors’ Health
Identifying factors that support recovery and well-being for survivors
January 6, 2026 | Danielle Faipler
UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025
The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation
December 31, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt