Congratulations to Ph.D. candidate Matthew Howell, the recent recipient of a prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. This fellowship will begin in Fall 2020 and continue through Spring 2023. Given the growing crisis of antibiotic resistant bacteria, Matthew—in collaboration with advisor Dr. Alfredo Angeles—is interested in examining the relationships between peptides, metal ions, and antibiotics. Together, they are searching for combinations that […]
Author: Frank, Austin
“Outpouring of Support” as Researchers, Barnes & Noble Donate Lab Supplies to UConn Health
“UConn is really my home,” said Yashan Zhang. She lives in Farmington – just minutes from UConn Health – and she’s an assistant professor in residence in the Chemistry Department on UConn’s Hartford Campus. She’s also Chinese, though she’s been in Connecticut and part of the UConn community for the past 13 years. “I started […]
Research Spotlight: Following your scientific passion with Gregory Sotzing
Researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Sotzing Research Group are studying conductive and dielectric polymers for a number of applications, from color-changing fabric to medical applications of chemicals in cannabis to high-speed projectile launchers for the military. The group is led by chemistry professor Gregory Sotzing. The group’s wide-ranging base of research is due to […]