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UConn’s STEM Pipeline

Five years ago the General Assembly approved NextGen Connecticut, fueling opportunities in the STEM fields at the state's flagship university. UConn’s pipeline into those fields is now more robust than ever. Read more.

This biodegradable piezoelectric pressure sensor developed by the Nguyen Research Group at UConn could be used by doctors to monitor chronic lung disease, brain swelling, and other medical conditions before dissolving safely in a patient’s body. (Image courtesy of Thanh Duc Nguyen)

Biodegradable Sensor Monitors Pressure in the Body then Disappears

The new sensor is designed to replace existing implantable pressure sensors that have potentially toxic components, which must be removed after use. Read more.

National School Lunch Program Aces Safety Test

Eating at school may be safer for your children than eating at home, UConn study says. Read more.

Airplane landing on the runway at Gatwick Airport, London, U.K. (Getty Images)

Airlines Alter Social Media Strategy After Crash

When a company faces a crisis, competitors use social media to both reduce the negative spillover effect and to improve their advantage, a UConn study says. Read more.