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Assistant professor of physiology and neurobiology Jianjun Sun on Nov. 4, 2016. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

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.

A panel of political science and public policy faculty discuss the results of Election 2016. Panelists are: from left, Evelyn Simien, Paul Herrnson, Jennifer Dineen, and Sam Best. The moderator was Thomas Hayes. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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.

Couple engaged in a heated discussion. (momentimages/Getty Images)

Democracy and Disagreement

After a divisive presidential race, UConn philosopher Michael Lynch discusses what it might take for people to find common ground.

Michael Correia '19 (CLAS) discusses election polling in Professor Charles Venator-Santiago's political science class on Nov. 4, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

Signs to promote voter registration. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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.

Marie Coppola tests children at the Bousfield Psychology Building. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

(Whitney Hubbard, UConn Rudd Center/UConn Photo)

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.

New assistant professors of physics Kate Whitaker, left, Jonathan Trump, and Cara Battersby are building UConn’s first world-class program in astrophysics. They are pictured here at the UConn Physics Observatory. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

‘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.

The creators of LambdaVision with two undergraduate student interns who helped represent the company during the CCEI fellowship and again at the Wolff competition. From left, Dr. Jordan Greco '10 (CLAS), '15 Ph.D., Molly Zgoda '17 (CLAS), Audrey Gallo '17 (CLAS), and Dr. Nicole Wagner '07 (CLAS), '13 Ph.D. (Nathan Oldham/UConn photo)

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 […]

Assistant professor of communication John Christensen wearing a virtual reality headset. (UConn Photo)

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.