Graduates
Anesthesia Can Cause Disturbing Sexual Hallucinations, Leading to Lasting Psychological Trauma
Having witnesses or recording devices during procedures requiring anesthesia could help prevent opportunities for sexual assault
White-tailed Deer Bones Give a Glimpse into Connecticut’s Past and May Help Inform a More Sustainable Future
'This contributes to broader discussions about how humans interact with their environment, and that there are ways that we can manage environments sustainably and interact with resources sustainably'
UConn Researchers Take a More Innovative Approach to Investigating Inequity in Parks
'While many studies looked at these topics at the city level, I was able to explore the local patterns within the city, not just talk about the fact that there is unequal access to parks, but I was able to identify neighborhoods that should be improved'
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
Learning About What Happens to Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity in Times of Mass Extinction
'These are times of major changes in the environment, and how those changes impact the organisms is relevant to understanding our current environment and environmental changes'
Mother and Daughter Soon-to-Be Graduates Pursue Passions for Research and Art
'I'm already coming up with the Instagram caption. It's going to be something, like, "Yeah, I might have graduated college, but my mom got a Ph.D."'
Dodd Impact Team Seeks ‘A More Perfect Union’ Through Community Conversation
History professor Brendan Kane and other UConn experts hosted statewide discussions on the nation’s founding documents, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Connecticut Humanities Council
Mitochondria Linked to Major Depression in Older Adults
'One problem feeds into another, and make what began as a small issue into a much larger one'
Less Space, More Plants: How Retipping Improves Efficiency in Cannabis Cultivation
According to a new study from UConn researchers, the novel "retipping" method yields more high quality cannabis plants in less space
2022 Human Rights Institute Funding Awards Announced
The Human Rights Institute is delighted to announce the results of our annual funding competitions. We are honored to be able to support the study and scholarship of human rights across the university for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff.