Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser

Daily HeadlinesSeptember 26, 2016

University of Connecticut researcher Justin Luria observes a sample of a cadmium telluride solar cell that is being tested under artificial sunlight in UConn’s NanoMeasurements lab. (Photo by Ryan Glista/UConn)

UConn Scientists Find Material’s Defects Improve Solar Cell Performance

Using a novel mapping technique developed at UConn, researchers have discovered new conductive properties in cadmium telluride. Read more.

Nick Zecchino operated the grill for friends and family at Saturdays tailgate for the Syracuse game. Sept. 24, 2016. (Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

For UConn Football Fans, Tailgating Steeped in Tradition

Some select the menu based on the guest team, others buy local. Some ask friends to contribute dishes, others serve old family recipes. All gather to tailgate hours before the start of each home game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, Rentschler Field. Read more.

Junior Charlotte Veitner is tied for 2nd in UConn field hockey all-time points, and just 36 points away from overtaking the top point scorer in program history. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Veitner Ties for 2nd in UConn Field Hockey All-Time Points

With her 12th goal of the season in a win against BU Sunday, the junior is now just 36 points away from overtaking the top point scorer in program history. Read more.