Our Research

Our Research

student in laboratory

At UConn, our faculty, staff, and students are dedicated to learning more about the world around them through research. That’s what makes us one of the nation’s top public universities.

Collaborative research is carried out across UConn’s schools, colleges, research centers, and institutes. UConn Hartford boasts several research based learning opportunities that focus on building community in a diverse city environment and beyond.

Research on Resilient Cities, Racism, & Equity

The Research on Resilient Cities, Racism, & Equity comprises an extensive, continuously-expanding network of faculty affiliates and supporters whose research and projects focus on urban-related issues. Research involving the city is inherently diverse and interdisciplinary, and we aim to strengthen partnerships within the University community across disciplines, schools, and colleges that might otherwise have limited interaction. Additionally, we will strive to increase the visibility and impact of the excellent work already being done at UConn through intelligent, targeted messaging strategies.

5th-graders at Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School in Hartford sign their names to an air purifier they built on Sept. 8, 2022. The finished purifier, called "Air Force One" will be delivered to the White House in Washington D.C.
The red Calder sculpture (Stegosaurus) near the UConn Hartford campus.

Local Focus on Research

Our faculty and students leverage UConn Hartford's proximity to state and local government, businesses, academic institutions, non-profits, and arts organizations to enhance research productivity and serve the wider community.

Month of Discovery

UConn Month of Discovery is held annually in October. We invite you to engage with a variety of UConn programs at any number of exciting events. October will connect you to the opportunities you seek in enrichment, research, innovation, and creativity at events designed to offer the most impactful and informative experiences. If you participate in the Month of Discovery, you will find out how you can enhance your college journey in a research opportunity, passion project, classes, at additional events, through a grant, with a professor, and more.

Month of Discovery

UConn Month of Discovery is held annually in October. We invite you to engage with a variety of UConn programs at any number of exciting events. October will connect you to the opportunities you seek in enrichment, research, innovation, and creativity at events designed to offer the most impactful and informative experiences. If you participate in the Month of Discovery, you will find out how you can enhance your college journey in a research opportunity, passion project, classes, at additional events, through a grant, with a professor, and more.

Hartford Skyline just before dawn.