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.
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From screen to sensation
POSTED: July 17, 2026
A UD materials science researcher is working to bring the sense of touch to digital screens
Phosphorus detective
POSTED: July 16, 2026
UD’s Deb Jaisi innovates how to trace environmental contaminant
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Lewes’ living shoreline
POSTED: July 15, 2026
Researchers install a living shoreline on UD’s Lewes Campus to help infrastructure and ecosystem
Launching research careers
POSTED: July 15, 2026
A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
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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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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