Graduates
Photography Class Captures Greenhouse Effect
Students in an Intermediate Photography class photograph some of the many varied tropical plants in the Biodiversity Education and Research Greenhouses.
Exercise Can Improve Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Nearly two dozen studies on the effect of exercise on people with Alzheimer's indicate that there is a cognitive benefit, says a new UConn analysis.
Once in a Blue Moon
On the last night of this month, three lunar events will occur simultaneously, as astrophysics graduate student Yasaman Homayouni explains.
Biodegradable Sensor Monitors Pressure in the Body then Disappears
The new sensor is designed to replace existing implantable pressure sensors that have potentially toxic components, which must be removed after use.
Removing the Immunotherapy Blindfold
UConn Health researchers are developing a technology that can identify which patients will respond to immunotherapy, with the goal of extending the benefits of the treatment to a wider group of patients.
The Impact of Winter Storm Names
If the storm is large enough and enough people are within the storm warning range, it gets a name. But a UConn researcher found the name does not add credibility.
From Barbie to Superheroes: The New Femininity in Dolls
The appearance and dress of the new generation of fashion doll characters is a departure from Barbie’s idealized image and has changed the way children play, according to graduate student Sara Austin.
MBA Student Pursues Internship to Benefit Medical Patients
During an internship this past summer, Enuma Ezeife helped build sales for a UConn startup marketing a medical innovation that will help patients who need a bone graft.
Animating Biological Concepts
Biology majors enrolling for next semester in the lab section of Biology 1107 will be among the first to benefit from a series of five instructional animations developed by students in digital media and art.
Tailoring Treatment to Combat Diseased Cells at the Genetic Level
A UConn researcher developed a new drug delivery system using a synthetic-biological hybrid capsule that leaves healthy cells alone, increasing effectiveness and reducing unwanted side effects.