Undergraduates

Charles Fayal '16 (ENG), left, and Steven Graf '15 (BUS) take a break from assembling their Parrot MD devices.

Students’ Device Helps People Take Meds as Prescribed

Two undergraduates have developed a device that 'parrots' prescription instructions to help people in developing countries take their medications.

A nurse checks a prisoner's blood pressure. (Shutterstock Photo)

Breaking Down Barriers to Healthcare for the Incarcerated

UConn is taking the lead in treatment of incarcerated patients with its Center for Correctional Health Networks.

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Student Researchers Win EPA Sustainability Grant

A UConn student team has won a $15,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in the first phase of the national P3 competition.

Mark Wegiel '15 (CLAS) working on the excavation of the Huis de Kreuningen (Photo courtesy of Kroum Batchvarov)

UConn Archaeologist Discovers 17th-century Shipwreck

The Dutch warship, which sank in battle in the Caribbean, provides key evidence for the maritime history of the period.

Emily McInerney '15 (CAHNR) takes air samples from wetland plots near the Kellogg Dairy Center on June 24, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Studying Wetlands as a Producer of Greenhouse Gases

Student researcher Emily McInerney '15 (CAHNR) is studying the emission of methane from wetlands.

Senior chemical engineering student Derek Chhiv, right, discusses with Professor Anson Ma his group's prototype for an artificial kidney. The prototype was generated through 3-D printing. (Al Ferreira for UConn)

Students Design Artificial Kidney with 3-D Printing

Senior engineering students worked with Professor Anson Ma and a commercial 3-D technology company to design an artificial kidney.

UConn Adopts Bold Academic Vision

The University has adopted a wide-ranging new academic vision to shape its next decade of progess.

Political science major Molly Rockett '15 (CLAS) has been awarded the Truman Scholarship for students who are dedicated to a career in public service. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Junior Awarded Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Molly Rockett ’15 (CLAS) has been awarded the Truman Scholarship for students dedicated to a career in public service.

Goldwater scholars Pat Lenehan '15 (CLAS), left, Peter Larson '15 (CANR) and Michael Cantara '16 (ENG) on March 24, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Challa Kumar, professor of chemistry, center, with graduate students Caterina Riccardi, left, and Inoka Deshapriya on Oct. 28, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Chemist Discovers New Way to Stabilize Proteins

Challa Kumar’s research could aid in the development of stable vaccines and inexpensive artificial blood.