News and Education
36% of Americans get science news at lease a few times a week and three-in-ten actively seek it. Most get science news from general news outlets, at the University of Delaware we place a premium on the translation and transfer of our research findings to the public for the advancement of scientific knowledge and society.
We encourage you to “stay connected” to UD research by joining one of our resources below: our The University of Delaware uses and encourages official use of the following social media networks:
For more information, please contact Tracey Bryant, Director for Research Communications, at (302) 831-8185.
UD Research News
Members of the press, contact us at 302-831-NEWS or visit the Media Relations website.
UD team tapped to push next-gen supercomputer to its limits
POSTED: July 7, 2026
National initiative gives UD a firsthand role in preparing one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers
Domestic violence systems tested
POSTED: July 6, 2026
UD research explores how domestic violence systems adapted during COVID-19 disruptions
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Expanding industry engagement
POSTED: June 26, 2026
UD, DuPont explore next-generation research partnerships
Environmental solutions to community challenges
POSTED: June 25, 2026
DENIN’s new Faculty Fellows support community-focused innovation
Cracking the ice age code
POSTED: June 25, 2026
UD research discovers the driver behind global glacial pacing
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How do you measure something almost impossible to detect?
POSTED: June 23, 2026
A five-year NSF-funded project aims to uncover hidden magnetic activity that could lead to advances in wearable devices, brain imaging and other technologies
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Advancing neurologic research and recovery
POSTED: June 22, 2026
New Delaware Center for Neurologic Rehabilitation and Recovery Research unites researchers and resources to accelerate discoveries in stroke, Parkinson’s disease
It takes a village
POSTED: June 18, 2026
Assistant Professor Jin Yao Kwan shares research and insight on how co-parenting reduces overall parental stress
Is Delaware experiencing a flash drought?
POSTED: June 12, 2026
New UD-developed water tracker tool shows groundwater levels in the First State
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News Coverage
So you’ve made a major research discovery and you’re ready to report it to the world. Before proceeding further, you need to make sure your findings are properly protected. Is there an invention or technique that should be patented, for example?
If your results already are adequately protected, contact the Research Communications Initiative in the Office of Communications and Marketing. The staff and their colleagues can work with you to develop a news article, pitch the story to major media, or help to arrange a press conference if appropriate.
The University’s research discoveries are published on:
- UDaily, the University’s online news service.
- Research News, an online news service available on the University’s Research Web site.
- News releases to local, regional, national, and international science reporters and other online news services.
- The Messenger, UD’s award-winning magazine.
Documenting Field Research
UD researchers get involved in amazing fieldwork, these guidelines are designed to help you capture the best possible video, images and audio for telling your research story. If you’re heading out into the field, contact OCM-Research Communications so that we can plan appropriate coverage—whether a UDaily story, mini-documentary video, media interview or other outreach.
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