Research & Discovery
Language Researchers Awarded $3M IGERT Grant
How do humans develop and learn language? UConn researchers have won an NSF ‘IGERT’ grant to train a new generation of scientists to answer that question.
Breaking Down How We Breathe
Physiology and neurobiology professor Daniel Mulkey studies something most of us don’t think about – how we breathe.
The Bike Path to Secondary Education
Can a bicycle keep a girl in school? A UConn economist is studying whether a bike incentive used in rural Bihar, India can do just that.
Improving the Detection of Landmines
A chemical engineering doctoral student has developed a portable sensing system that can detect hidden explosives accurately, efficiently, and at little cost.
Genomic Research Sheds New Light on Extinct Tasmanian Tiger
UConn biologist Andrew Pask has shown that the Tasmanian tiger had extremely low genetic variability, probably resulting from its isolation from mainland Australia.
UConn Students Win National Goldwater Scholarship and Honorable Mention
The Barry M. Goldwater Foundation supports outstanding young scientists who wish to pursue a career in science or technology.
Developing the Next Generation of Fuel Cells
A professor at UConn's Center for Clean Energy Engineering has developed a new manufacturing process that will improve fuel cell efficiency and reduce costs.
Climate Change Skepticism Stems from Recession, UConn Study Finds
A bad economy makes people less likely to believe in climate change, according to a new study by political scientist Lyle Scruggs.
Study: Switching Anti-epileptic Drugs Could Increase Risk of Seizures
Brand and generic epilepsy drugs are equally safe and effective, but switching from a brand-name to a generic could increase individuals' chance of having a seizure, a new study finds.
Study Shows Domestic Violence Survivors Appreciate Support, But More Services Needed
A UConn faculty member finds that the need is still great for programs that serve victims of domestic violence.