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Connecticut Study Shows Levels of Mercury in Fish Declining
A new study by two UConn researchers has found that mercury contamination levels in Connecticut fish were significantly lower in 2005-2006 than 10 years ago.
June 8, 2009 | David Bauman
Report Examines Impact of Mass Layoffs on Workers’ Long-term Earnings
For workers losing jobs due to mass layoffs in the recession, the impact on their earnings will likely last for many years, even if they find a job, a new study shows.
June 8, 2009 | David Bauman
Storrs Grants, April 2009
The following grants were received at the Storrs-based programs through the Office for Sponsored Programs in April 2009.
June 8, 2009 | Combined Reports
Engineer Developing Methods to Detect Tampering in Computer Chips
Integrated circuits, or chips, provide the “brains” for virtually everything electronic, yet they're extremely vulnerable to intentional tampering. Engineering professor Mohammad Tehranipoor is developing techniques to identify chips that have been deliberately compromised.
May 21, 2009 | Nan Cooper, School of Engineering
UConn Again Meets NCAA’s Academic Standards
The University of Connecticut meets the standards in all 24 of its sports programs in the latest NCAA Academic Progress Rate report, released in May.
May 21, 2009 | Combined Reports
Two Graduate Students Awarded Fulbrights for Overseas Research
Two UConn graduate students have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships for research overseas.
May 21, 2009 | Nan Cooper, School of Engineering, and
Chef’s Gluten Free Cookbook Offers Recipes from Simple to Exotic
Hazelnut encrusted salmon. Lasagne lovers’ delight. Flaky buttermilk biscuits. These are among the some 100 recipes in Robert Landolphi’s new cookbook. What makes this book of recipes special is that it was written for those who are allergic to the gluten in wheat and other grains. “The recipes in my Gluten Free Every Day Cookbook […]
May 21, 2009 | Sherry Fisher
Use Law Career to Serve Others, Says Human Rights Attorney
Cherie Blair is the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, but she is also an accomplished human rights attorney and advocate for women. During a talk at the UConn School of Law on May 1, Blair discussed human rights, women’s issues, and the importance of attorneys using their careers to offer some benefit […]
May 21, 2009 | Michael Kirk
University Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Advising
This year’s winners of University awards for excellence in teaching and advising were announced on April 21. The award recipients are: First Year Experience & Learning Communities Marie McCain, Center for Academic Programs Outstanding First Year Experience Teaching Award Kathleen Holgerson, Women’s Center Outstanding First Year Experience Teaching Award Advising Hedley Freake, Nutritional Sciences Outstanding […]
May 4, 2009 | Combined Reports
Collaboration Advances Microbial Fuel Cell Commercialization
Professor Baikun Li and her industrial partners are seeking to harness the energy-production capabilities of microscopic bacteria to produce power and clean wastewater on a large commercial scale.
May 4, 2009 | Nan Cooper, School of Engineering