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Going, Going, Gone: A Fish Tale
Mark Urban's research on a key species of fish in the Arctic is a wake-up call that environmental policies need to change.
February 29, 2016 | Sheila Foran, and Angelina Reyes
‘Sense and Sensibility’ Tells Tale of Life and Love
Students playing roles in CRT's production of the period drama must portray characters across the generations as well as the centuries.
February 26, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Music and the Mind
UConn researchers are using fMRI technology to explore the hypothesis that music speaks to the brain in a language all its own.
February 25, 2016 | Colin Poitras
Researchers Develop New Sensor to Detect Deadly Chemicals
The new technology offers a highly sensitive and affordable way to detect chemical compounds used in pesticides and toxic nerve agents.
February 23, 2016 | Elaina Hancock
Highs, Lows, and Weird Moments for Sue Bird ’02
Former Husky standout Sue Bird is back on campus this weekend for the Olympic training camp. She spoke recently with UConn Magazine.
February 19, 2016 | Lisa Stiepock
Making a Career in Art
An exhibition of juried alumni art at Contemporary Art Galleries illustrates the successful careers of four graduates of the MFA program.
February 19, 2016 | Kenneth Best
‘Playing it Out’: LGBT Issues in Sport
Whether it’s the MLB, NFL, or NHL, the world of sports has been cast as a hypermasculine, hypercompetitive environment. While this atmosphere may build toughness and encourage physical fitness, its acceptance toward athletes who identify with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community is still in need of practice.
February 16, 2016 |
Keeping an Eye on Human Behavior
Humans behave better when they're being watched, but it depends who's watching, a UConn study finds.
February 16, 2016 | Elaina Hancock
Study of Cognitive Development in Deaf Children Revisits Longstanding Debate
In deaf children, excluding sign language in favor of auditory implants may be a risky approach for their cognitive development.
February 10, 2016 | Kristen Cole
Horticulture Student has Fruitful IDEA
With a UConn IDEA grant, Nathan Wojtyna is helping make the Aronia berry commercially viable.
February 3, 2016 | Julie Bartucca ’10 (BUS, CLAS)