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Can Lighting Impact the Food Choices of Finicky Teens?
A new study focuses on whether special lighting can influence adolescents to choose healthy foods.
January 10, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Open Air Geometry
The geometric designs of the Chemistry Building, against a bright blue winter sky. Photo by Peter Morenus
January 7, 2011 | Peter Morenus
Seminars Prepare Engineering Grad Students for Professional Careers
An initiative in the School of Engineering helps equip graduate students with professional skills.
January 7, 2011 | John Giardina
UConn Cardiologists Uncover New Heart Attack Warning Sign
Dr. Bruce Liang led research on a protein fragment that is a likely biomarker for heart attack.
January 7, 2011 | , and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Can Lighting Impact the Food Choices of Finicky Teens?
If you’ve ever shopped at a high-end gourmet grocery store, you may have noticed the differences in lighting. Dimly lit in some sections while special lights are focused on products they want you to buy. The food industry has been doing this kind of subtle marketing for years. But what if this same principle was […]
January 6, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Kiplinger’s Rates UConn as One of 100 ‘Best Value’ Schools
UConn is ranked among public universities that offer 'stellar education and an affordable price.'
January 6, 2011 | Michael Kirk
Human Rights Faculty Support Student Internship
Everyone who teaches at the Human Rights Institute has made a donation toward student internships.
January 6, 2011 | The UConn Foundation
Multiple Appearances
The reflection of a solitary figure is captured in the glass doors in the lobby of the Wilbur Cross Building. Photo by FJ Gaylor
January 6, 2011 | FJ Gaylor
Fall 2010 ‘Faculty Large Grant’ Awards
The Research Foundation’s fall 2010 Faculty Large Grants were announced recently. The goal of these awards is to help faculty in all disciplines to better position themselves to apply for and receive extramural funding for their research and scholarly activities. For the fall 2010 Faculty Large Grant competition, the Research Advisory Council received 55 proposals, […]
January 5, 2011 | Combined Reports
Carnegie Foundation Recognizes UConn for Public Outreach
Education organization designates institutions that excel at public service and engagement.
January 5, 2011 | Michael Kirk