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Meet the Researcher
Research isn’t just about lab coats and science experiments. UConn researchers advance our understanding of fields of study as diverse as literature, environmental sciences, cybersecurity, health behaviors, and more. Learn more about the path that led some student and faculty researchers to their areas of expertise, and how their research leads to discoveries that impact scholarship, the economy, and our society.
Meet the Researcher: Ashwin Dani, Electrical and Computer Engineering
UConn researcher Ashwin Dani is proving that robots have a place in everything from factories to lunar missions.
Meet the Researcher: Sarah Tsuruo ’21 (CLAS)
Sarah Tsuruo '21 (CLAS) says pursuing a multifaceted career as an undergraduate researcher requires determination.
Meet the Researcher: Brianna Chance ’23, Music
Brianna Chance '23 (SFA) roots her research in the experiences of people of color in the arts world.
Meet the Researcher: Noah Sobel-Pressman ’21, Entrepreneurship
Noah Sobel-Pressman '21 (BUS) is putting his interests in entrepreneurship to use, and in doing so is giving a boost to his fellow students.
Meet the Researcher: Tannin Schmidt, Biomedical Engineering
UConn researcher Tannin Schmidt is constantly pursuing discoveries that could lead to new opportunities.
Meet the Researcher: Xiaomei Cong, School of Nursing
UConn researcher Xiaomei Cong's work builds on insights she first had as a nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Meet the Researcher Beth Russell, Human Development and Family Sciences
For researcher Beth Russell, her work is not only fascinating, it has potentially far-reaching impacts on people's daily lives.
Meet the Researcher: Raman Bahal, School of Pharmacy
Raman Bahal explores research that he hopes to move "from bench to bedside," furthering treatments for patients in clinical settings.
Meet the Researcher: Cheryl Beck
Cheryl Beck has devoted her research career to helping women struggling with postpartum depression and traumatic birth experiences.
Meet the Researcher: Clewiston Challenger, Educational Psychology
Educational psychologist Clewiston Challenger talks about his journey from the gridiron to innovative research about students of color in higher education.