UConn Shrestha Lab pioneers digital care solutions for mental health, substance use, and HIV prevention Asked about the driving force for his lab’s work, associate professor Roman Shrestha says it all comes down to “really making a difference for the vulnerable populations we work with.” The Shrestha Lab is a group of interdisciplinary researchers dedicated to improving […]
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UConn Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars and Specialists
Fulbright Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad. The Fulbright Specialist program deploys highly qualified American academics and professionals to share their expertise and strengthen institutions overseas Three University of Connecticut faculty members have been named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year by […]
Quantum Connects UConn, Yale Like Never Before
Connecticut’s two most active research universities have synergized the acceleration of quantum innovation and education For more than 100 years, UConn and Yale have served as Connecticut’s most prolific research universities. With quantum technology and innovation as a catalyst, the two institutions are enjoying unprecedented collaboration, to the benefit of the entire state. On May […]
The Othmer Gold Medal for 2026 Awarded to Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn
The Othmer Gold Medal, the Institute’s most prestigious award, honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to chemical and materials sciences. It recognizes innovators who impact society through research, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship. Recipients include Nobel laureates, pioneering researchers, and leaders in cutting edge scientific work. The award will be presented to Laurencin at the Science […]
2026 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Awardee is Dr. David Shafer
The 2026 recipient of the UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Award is Dr. David Shafer, associate professor and chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UConn School of Dental Medicine. Shafer is a nationally and internationally recognized scholar in oral and maxillofacial surgery and implantology and has made significant […]
UConn’s Quantum Spring
Author: Matt Engelhardt As the state awaits word on a transformative grant, UConn continues to prioritize quantum research and technology through a series of events held in March and April. UConn’s Technology Commercialization Services (TCS) is hosting the second annual QuantumUP! hackathon on Wednesday, April 8. The program seeks to engage UConn students and peers across the state in conversations about how advancements in technology […]
Four Faculty Members Elected to AAAS
News Source: UConn Today Author: Matt Engelhardt Four University of Connecticut faculty members have been elected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to its newest class of fellows. The AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. The four are: Emmanouil Anagnostou, the Board of Trustees […]
Graduating Medical Students Present their Research Findings
Soon to be future doctors inched closer to earning their medical degrees from UConn School of Medicine with the successful presentations of their scholarly Capstone Projects on March 19. It’s all part of the annual Clinician Scholar Symposium at UConn School of Medicine. The student presentations are one part of the culmination of their medical school journey as they march toward UConn Health’s 55th Commencement on […]
Social Work Researcher Uses Photography to Explore Lived Experiences of Immigrants in Armenia
A picture may be worth a thousand words — and for immigrants navigating life in a new country, it can reveal what words alone cannot. With financial support from the UConn Office of Global Affairs, UConn School of Social Work Professor Rebecca Thomas is leading an international research project that uses photography to explore the […]
Making CASE: Nine UConn Faculty Inducted into Prestigious Group
News Source: UConn Today Author: Matt Engelhardt The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) has once again recognized UConn’s significant contribution to research and innovation with the election of nine new members to the prestigious group. UConn and UConn Health faculty account for 25% of the CASE induction class of 2026, announced earlier this […]