Undergraduates

Ragini Phansalkar (CLAS & ENGR ’14) dual-degree student majoring in computer science and biology with Nicholas Gallo (CLAS ’14) majoring in physiology and neurobiology with minors in mathematics and molecular and cell biology on April 8, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Science Students Win National Goldwater Scholarship, Honorable Mention

Ragini Phansalkar '14 (CLAS & ENG) has won a national Goldwater Scholarship, and Nicholas Gallo '14 (CLAS) earned an honorable mention for the prize.

UConn Student Wins National Goldwater Scholarship

Molecular and cell biology major Anna Green, of Storrs, Conn., won the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship during her junior year at UConn.

Anson Ma, assistant professor of chemical engineering in the lab on Nov. 29, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Engineer has NSF EAGER Award to Study Nanoparticle Flow in Bloodstream

Anson Ma's research will help determine whether nanoparticles can improve the delivery of cancer-fighting drugs to tumors.

Robert Holster '68 (CLAS), at left, shown with Holster Scholars Julianne Norton, Lior Trestman, Xiao Li, Kaila Manka, Kaitrin Acuna, and Xu Zheng. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Honors Freshmen Conduct Research Through Holster Scholars First Year Program

First year scholars discover the rewards of research in projects ranging from art to engineering to neuroscience.

Anna Green is a recipient of the 2012 Barry M. Goldwater scholarship for outstanding young scientists. (Daniel Buttrey/UConn Photo)

UConn Students Win National Goldwater Scholarship and Honorable Mention

The Barry M. Goldwater Foundation supports outstanding young scientists who wish to pursue a career in science or technology.

UConn Patented Instrument Helps Reduce Risks in Drug Development

A team of faculty and students from pharmacy and engineering has invented an instrument that could help pharmaceutical companies develop new medicines more efficiently.

UConn Students Win Goldwaters, Truman Scholarship

Three UConn students have won prestigious national awards, and three more were front runners.

Wood burning stove. (Getty Images)

UConn Reactor Uses More Efficient Process to Make Biodiesel Fuel

The reactor provides training for students in biodiesel technology.

Student Design Leads to Commercial Product

A product developed by senior engineering students is now on the market.

Three Science Students Win Goldwater Scholarships

Three students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences have won prestigious Goldwater Scholarships to further their studies toward doctorates in the sciences.