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Head shot of Masha Gordina, professor of mathematics. (Bria Diaz/UConn Photo)

Professor of Mathematics Wins Simons Foundation Fellowship

Professor Masha Gordina’s work spans different sub-fields of mathematics, making her what some call a mathematical “bird.”

Book cover, 'Breaking Through, Helping Girls Succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math,' by Harriet S. Mosatche, Elizabeth K. Lawner, and Susan Matloff-Nieves. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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.

Manisha Desai, associate professor of women's studies and sociology, meets with Asahi Hoque '16 (CLAS) on Nov. 19, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Questioning the Scope of Women’s Health Care

An IDEA grant took UConn student Asahi Hoque to Bangladesh to probe the limitations on women's health care in the developing world.

Ornella Tempo '16 (ENG) in the lab at the Institute for Materials Science on April 25, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

A new study shows that support is growing for state and federal laws to protect children from weight-based bullying. (iStock Photo)

Support Increasing for Laws Against Weight-Based Bullying

A UConn researcher says a growing number of parents favor anti-bullying laws to protect children from bullying based on weight.

A UConn research team led by Xianshong 'Jerry' Yang, center, developed the world's first cloned cow, Amy, in 1999. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Mapping UConn’s Genetic History

The University has had geneticists since before genetics was a recognized field of study – indeed, before UConn was UConn.

Jonathan the Husky poses wearing an Elizabethan collar on stage at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

‘Be Not Afraid of Greatness:’ Shakespeare’s First Folio Coming to UConn

The exhibition, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, will be on campus in September, accompanied by many other cultural events.

John Ovian '17 (CLAS) in the lab. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Two UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious and competitive awards for students in the STEM fields.

English Ph.D. student Miller Oberman. (Photo courtesy of Miller Oberman)

English Ph.D. Student Finds Beauty in ‘The Ruin’

A UConn graduate student in English has won the prestigious 2016 Discovery Prize for work that connects ancient poems to modern poetry.

English Ph.D. student Miller Oberman. (Photo courtesy of Miller Oberman)

English Ph.D. Student Finds Beauty in “The Ruins”

English Ph.D. student Miller Oberman's dissertation, which includes translations of Old English poems and his original work, has earned him a 2016 Discovery Prize, given by the Boston Review and the 92nd Street Y.