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Alum Dan Toscano Named Board of Trustees Chair
Governor Ned Lamont also appointed Scott Cowen, president emeritus of Tulane University, and reappointed four others, to the board.
UConn Receives Eight Early Career Awards from NSF
The National Science Foundation’s most coveted award for early career researchers was given to scientists in chemistry, math, physics, statistics and engineering.
National Report Card Rates States’ Safety Policies for H.S. Athletes
Now leading the nation in high school athlete safety, New Jersey is among 16 states that adopted new policies in the past year, says the latest data from the Korey Stringer Institute.
The Value of the So-Called ‘Token’ Woman
Observations of all-male military tactical teams reveal that adding a woman — and acting on her ideas — consistently leads to more expedient solutions of complex problems.
Humans Altered the Genetic Make-up of a Species Through Fishing
Scientists have long suspected that rapid evolutionary change in fish caused by intense harvest pressure is the reason commercial fish have grown slower and matured earlier. Now, they have proof.
Researchers Find Key Driver Behind Bad Allergies
A new study by UConn Health and Jackson Laboratory points the way to more precise allergy testing as well as identifying new approaches for treating allergies.
Sign Language Researcher Receives President’s Science Award
Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences Marie Coppola, who studies sign language development and cognition, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers at the White House on Thursday.
In Memoriam: Brian Jones, State Archaeologist
Jones, a professor of anthropology, received his Ph.D. in anthropology at UConn and led the Office of the State Archaeologist for five years.
Helping Municipalities Meet New Pollution Regulations
A UConn Extension program, partnering with the state, is helping towns comply with new state and federal requirements for reducing water pollution – and saving them money.
Actuarial Science Program Honored by Casualty Actuarial Society
Improved courses, the addition of writing and programming proficiencies, and intensive internship experiences give the Program its second win of the prominent award.