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Professor Anson Ma takes the Shinkansen (high-speed train) from Tokyo to Kyoto, during a five-day trip to Japan as part of the Young Scientist Exchange. (Photo courtesy of Anson Ma)

Young Scientist Exchange Takes UConn Researcher to Japan

Engineering professor Anson Ma recently took part in a prestigious U.S.-Japan science diplomacy-style program.

Nairán Ramírez-Esparza, assistant professor of psychology, left, and Adrián García-Sierra, assistant research professor of psychology and speech, language, and hearing sciences. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Importance of Baby Talk

UConn researchers have shown the importance of animated talk and undivided attention in an infant's word acquisition.

UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

UConn Health Accolades – January 2014

Balach awarded fellowship; Orellana interviews Governor; Martinson wins poster award; Chidambaram attends leadership summit; Laurencin named NAI Fellow; and physical therapists Riley and Swanson recognized for their research.

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No Evidence Wind Turbines Depress Property Prices

A UConn researcher’s new study finds no evidence that wind turbines negatively affect home prices or sales.

Surviving the Season of Infections

UConn Health’s primary care physician, Dr. Rebecca Andrews, offers the best prescription for feeling better fast.

Dylan Graetz

Med Student’s Research Reinforces Commitment to Global Health

Dylan Graetz, the first recipient of the Burrow Scholarship, has received national recognition for her research in to the dietary habits of young girls in India.

Five Huskies were recognized for their USA Basketball accomplishments before the women’s basketball team’s 90-40 win over Houston at Gampel Pavilion on Tuesday. Above, from left: Morgan Tuck ’16 (CLAS, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis ’15 (CLAS), head coach Geno Auriemma, Moriah Jefferson ’16 (CLAS), Bria Hartley ’14 (CLAS) and Breanna Stewart ’16 (CLAS). (Bob Stowell ’70 (CLAS) for UConn)

USA Basketball Honors Huskies

Five Huskies were recognized for their USA Basketball accomplishments on Tuesday before the women’s game at Gampel Pavilion.

Martha Bedard, vice provost for university libraries on Nov. 12, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Evolving Role of University Libraries

UConn's new vice provost of University Libraries talks about the future of academic libraries and how her own love of reading began.

Planning for First ‘Next Gen’ Projects Gets Underway

Planning has begun for several building projects under Next Generation Connecticut, including residence halls and a research complex.

Bradley Wright, associate professor of sociology on Dec. 20, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Measuring Spirituality One Click at a Time

A new mobile-ready survey offers a ‘treasure trove’ of data for social science researchers.