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New Book Highlights Expansion of Study Abroad Programs
A new philosophy of study abroad is gaining ground that aims to develop students of all socio-economic levels as global citizens, according to a handbook edited by Ross Lewin, UConn's director of Study Abroad programs.
August 21, 2009 | Kate Farrish
The Effects of Gravity on Plant Growth and Development
Research by plant science professor Mary Musgrave and her fellow researchers has solved many growth and reproductive challenges confronting plants in space.
August 21, 2009 | Stefanie Dion Jones
Stem Cells – Boosting the Chances of a Breakthrough in Bone Repair
Health Center researchers are using embryonic stem cells to study bone cell development. Their goal – to develop better ways to change stem cells into cells that can repair bones.
August 21, 2009 | Carolyn Pennington
Exploring, Explaining the World of Online Commerce
Sulin Ba studies how online retailers provide services, build brand recognition, and set prices.
August 21, 2009 | Kate Farrish
U.S. Ranks Low in Benefits Comparison
Professor Lyle Scruggs has done a survey of social insurance programs in developed countries.
August 21, 2009 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today
Historian Reconstructs Everyday Lives of Medieval Peasants
The stereotypes of peasant life in the Middle Ages are inaccurate and oversimplified, says Sherri Olson. Based on the careful study of centuries-old documents, she paints a different picture.
August 21, 2009 | Stefanie Dion Jones
Graduate Student Presents Alzheimer’s Research at International Conference
A new study shows that Americans know little about the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease.
August 21, 2009 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today
Engineering School Wins Major Educational Awards
Four research teams in engineering have won federal funding for the support of graduate students.
August 21, 2009 | Nan Cooper, School of Engineering
Archivist Joins Human Rights Delegation to Rwanda
The Dodd Center’s Valerie Love learns about genocide and post-conflict society in Rwanda.
August 21, 2009 | Suzanne Zack, University Libraries
Lobo to be Inducted into Women’s Basketball
Hall of Fame
Rebecca Lobo will be the first UConn women’s basketball player to join the Hall of Fame.
August 21, 2009 | Combined Reports