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‘Black Hole Archaeology’: Understanding How Black Holes Gained Their Mass

By measuring black hole spin 7 billion years ago to now, researchers gained surprising new insights into the nature of black holes

Researchers working on soundwave technologies.

Sound Waves Go Flat

Engineers at UConn’s College of Engineering are unlocking new frontiers in wave control and energy localization

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Formula Shortage Decreased Breastfeeding Disparities

A formula shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic created an experiment for the researchers to see if and how breastfeeding patterns change in response to the crisis

Laron Burrows in laboratory

Technology Entrepreneurship: Bringing New Tech to Market is a Gas

UConn Ph.D. student wins prestigious Activate Fellowship for his research involving cleaner and more cost-efficient ammonia production

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Giving Latine Families an ‘Early Head Start’

Vanessa Esquivel, a Ph.D. student in the department of human development & family sciences, has received a major federal grant to study early childhood services for Latine families

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English Doctoral Student’s Publication for Black Girls To Collaborate With Publishing House

Write On, Black Girl features writing by girls of color and will partner with publisher Porch Water Press for its first print edition

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Math Department Wins GAANN: Full Funding for Five Ph.D. Fellows

The national award will allow the department to grow in size, diversity, and research output

UConn Health Helping Build Connecticut Youths Future Careers in Health and Science

2024 Bridge to the Future Health Career Pathways Mentoring Conference Returns In-Person

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Connecticut Technology Council Honors 11 From UConn

Formed in 1994, the organization is the voice of all technology companies in Connecticut

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Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. Candidate Earns NSCA Funding to Study Collagen Peptides

A former college athletic coach turned nutritional researcher, Nick Kuhlman studies links between nutrition and performance