Research
Smart Water Sensors Help Preserve Clean Water Supplies
A College of Engineering research team is developing smart sensors for monitoring municipal wastewater, soil and other treatments with more accuracy and stability than existing sensor technology
UConn Engineering Associate Dean Burkey Awarded Grant to Study Engineering Ethics
The team hopes to create a fun and interesting way for engineering students to learn about professional ethical decision making.
Pulling the Plug on Problem Gambling
An ongoing UConn study reveals that virtual reality may reduce addictive behaviors
Is Composting Worth It? The Calculation is Complicated
A new UConn study explores the cost, effort, and impact of composting programs
Sweet Disguise: Body Hides RNA With Sugar
Now that scientists understand the role of RNA glycosylation in deflecting immune system attention, they can check on whether that strategy is somehow going awry
Air Purifiers May Reduce Heart Risks for People Exposed to Traffic Pollution
UConn School of Medicine study finds in-home HEPA air filters significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in adults with elevated readings.
Bad Gas
Can we make cattle farming more sustainable to feed a growing population?
From Scraps to Solutions: Engineering Student Transforms Campus Food Waste into Carbon Capture Material
Caitlin Noonan ’26 (ENG) created a highly-porous material from biochar, ideal for trapping gas molecules like CO₂
Economist Reimagines Writing Courses in the Age of AI
Professor Metin Coşgel is piloting a new AI-integrated writing curriculum in economics, one of UConn’s largest majors, with the potential to shape how writing is taught across disciplines
From Sideline to Lifeline: Advancing Emergency Skills in Athletic Training Education
UConn’s Institute for Sports Medicine (ISM) recently hosted a workshop for athletic trainers from across Connecticut to address updated guidance on Emergency Action Plans