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4-H then and now: Tradition and innovation combine to help children grow in skills, interests and experience
The 4-H program was established more than a century ago as a way to reach rural children with educational programs, opportunities to expand their horizons and develop self-confidence and competence. Although many things have changed over the years, the program continues to help children grow in skills, interests and experience. 4-H is a global network […]
A nutritional leader emerges
A UConn nutritional sciences postdoctoral fellow, who was named an “emerging leader” in his field at a recent international event, began the path to nutrition research when he was studying biochemistry as a Nebraska undergraduate. “I was always curious about science and loved biochemistry. But, I never imagined being in nutritional sciences,” said Tho Pham, […]
New associate dean sees a bigger picture
For CAHNR’s newest associate dean, this position is about increasing the scale of his life’s work. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Kumar Venkitanarayanan has demonstrated success in obtaining research grants, supervising graduate students through to completion and supporting CAHNR as a team leader and player. “Now, I can use all my skills and experience and […]
Scientists investigate effects of sea level rise on coastal wetlands
If you are heading to the beach this summer, you are likely to pass by coastal wetlands on your way to the shore. These wetlands vary from bottomland hardwoods to marshes to seagrass beds but all occur at the intersection of land and sea, where fresh water from land meets saline tidal waters. Coastal wetlands […]
Alumni couple cope with the challenges of cystic fibrosis
For Rebecca Martello Poole, a 2000 graduate of the Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Program in the Department of Allied Health Sciences, genetic diseases are not just a professional concern. Rebecca was diagnosed at the age of six months with cystic fibrosis (CF) and has suffered from the debilitating effects throughout her life. Rebecca met her husband […]
Physical therapy students’ challenge aims to prevent distracted driving
Laurie Devaney, clinical instructor in the Department of Kinesiology, was listening to NPR when she heard about a new app called JoyRyde, designed to give incentives for safe driving in an attempt to reduce injuries and deaths from distracted driving. “I teach the spine component of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program, and one […]
Students concur; he was born to teach
In a research university setting, the importance of teaching could fade into the background. Lecturer Stacey Mobley’s inner drive will not allow that to happen in his academic career. The Department of Nutritional Sciences faculty member works year-round to keep teaching in focus because he says, “I was born to teach.” High scores on his […]
UConn Science Salon examines food waste epidemic
According to the USDA, 40 percent of America’s food goes to waste. That’s 133 billion pounds of food annually, overloading landfills and increasing our carbon footprint. Food waste occurs in every phase of the food supply chain from agricultural production and post-harvest handling and storage, to processing, distribution and the consumer. In an effort to […]
Virologist developing vaccines and therapeutics to combat Zika virus, Lyme disease and cancer
The Northeast experienced an unusually warm and dry winter this year. This irregularly tepid season, quickly becoming the new norm due to climate change, is now giving way to spring rains. While the reprieve from bundling up and shoveling snow may have felt like a welcome relief, and the recent precipitation seems fortunate given the […]
Researcher studies dietary bioactive compounds and their impact on chronic disease
Vitamins and minerals are well known for their essential role in maintaining health and wellness. Still, there are other, often less recognized, food components that can also make important contributions. These ‘other’ components, known as dietary bioactive compounds, are present in food in small quantities, but may be making a big impact. Assistant professor Christopher […]