College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Reproductive Biologist Wins Gates Foundation Grant for Contraceptives Research
Jianjun Sun will test existing drugs for contraceptive properties that could eliminate mental health side effects.
November 16, 2016 | Christine Buckley
Polling Process Produced Flawed Election Predictions, Experts Say
The disappearance of landline phones, which provided information on where voters lived, was one of the factors affecting the accuracy of the polls, UConn experts said.
November 10, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Democracy and Disagreement
After a divisive presidential race, UConn philosopher Michael Lynch discusses what it might take for people to find common ground.
November 9, 2016 | Michael P. Lynch, Department of Philosophy
Students Energized, Engaged in Election 2016
In recent weeks, students have played the parts of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in a class debate, organized a Voter Education Day in Stamford, and signed up to help report election results for the media outlet Associated Press.
November 8, 2016 | Loretta Waldman
Millennial Turnout is Election Day Wild Card
UConn polling expert Jennifer Dineen says although more than 80 percent of Millennials have registered, it's hard to predict whether and how they will vote.
November 8, 2016 | Loretta Waldman
The Case for Bilingual Deaf Children
Marie Coppola and other UConn researchers want to understand the science behind how early access to language affects learning in deaf and hearing children.
November 2, 2016 | Christine Buckley
Baby Food Ads Often Contradict Health Experts
Marketing messages may lead parents to think food and drink for very young children is healthier than it really is, says a new study from the UConn Rudd Center.
November 1, 2016 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
‘Cosmic Dawn’ at UConn with New Astrophysics Program
UConn launches its first astrophysics program, with faculty studying stars, galaxies, and why black holes aren't so bad after all.
October 26, 2016 | Christine Buckley
A First-Place Tie in Wolff New Venture Competition
Revamped Wolff New Venture Competition Surprises Audience with Two Medical-Device Champs The late Thomas John Wolff ’56 was an entrepreneur, and UConn School of Business alumnus, who ran five businesses simultaneously. He exemplified values like enthusiasm, mentorship and appreciation. If he were here to witness the revised Wolff New Venture Competition on Sept. 29, his […]
October 24, 2016 | Claire Hall
Virtual Reality Can Provide Insight into Environmental Issues, Study Says
Using virtual reality to visualize being a cow or a piece of coral may help people connect to environmental issues, according to a study by communication professor Kristine Nowak.
October 20, 2016 | Jamie Condliffe, MIT Technology Review