Sheila Foran
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Be Brave – Go STEM
Don't be afraid of not being perfect, says a UConn graduate student in a new book about girls in STEM fields.
May 5, 2016 | Sheila Foran
McNair Scholars Pursue Path to STEM Success
Fourteen students will graduate this year from UConn’s program for low-income, first-generation, or under-represented college students hoping to pursue a Ph.D. in a STEM field.
April 27, 2016 | Sheila Foran
Kidding Aside, Chronic Pain Affects All Ages
A UConn behavioral psychologist says parents can affect how a child experiences pain, so it's important to include them in the treatment plan.
April 12, 2016 | Sheila Foran
Barbecue and Ice Cream – A Perfect Pair
UConn ice cream has been added to the menu at Bear's Smokehouse.
April 1, 2016 | Sheila Foran
Chief Diversity Officer Named
Joelle Murchison, currently chief diversity officer for Travelers, has been named associate vice president and chief diversity officer at UConn.
March 30, 2016 | Sheila Foran
UConn Restores Acreage to Agricultural Use
The farmland mitigation project will offset the loss of about 35 agricultural acres to construction.
March 30, 2016 | Sheila Foran
Getting Older Shouldn’t Mean Being in Pain
Exercise can help combat osteoarthritis pain. A UConn nursing professor is using guided reminiscence to encourage older adults to stay active.
March 22, 2016 | Sheila Foran
Virtual Reality Can Deliver Public Health Messages
In a study of video game users, UConn researchers found that virtual reality makes people more accepting of public health messages.
March 14, 2016 | Sheila Foran
Understanding Pain, from Cells to Systems
A new center at UConn is devoted to finding answers to chronic pain.
March 8, 2016 | Sheila Foran