A bright star in solar research
There wasn’t much of a solar energy bandwagon — let alone a crowded one — in 1972, when UD physicist Karl Böer founded the Institute of Energy Conversion. Now, as IEC marks its 50th anniversary, finding ways to expand access to renewable energy, especially solar, has become a matter of urgency worldwide.
Expanding access to diverse materials
The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press has acquired digitized primary source materials that reflect the experiences of African Americans from the 18th through 21st centuries, including plantation records, Black-owned newspapers and NAACP archival records.
Short circuit for big impact
UD engineers have demonstrated a way to effectively capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air using a novel electrochemical system.
Celebrating women and girls in science
UD sophomore Jacqueline Means, the self-proclaimed “STEM Queen,” has successfully advocated for an annual Delaware Women and Girls in STEM Day.
Searching for solutions in soybeans
Soybeans are essential in meeting future food needs for both people and livestock. Vaneessa Richards, doctoral student and Delaware Environmental Institute Fellow, is exploring the use of soil bacteria as a natural, cost-effective alternative to fertilizer for these plants.
U.S. needs more marshaling ports to keep pace with offshore wind demand
As the U.S. works to shift more power generation to renewable resources, UD researchers Sara Parkison and Willett Kempton have co-authored a paper in the journal Energy Policy that sheds light on the infrastructure required to meet offshore wind power targets.
Living with osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million Americans. How can you keep joint pain at bay? UD’s Daniel White dispels some myths and stresses the importance of being active.
Twinkle, twinkle wobbling star
Sally Dodson-Robinson, associate professor of physics and astronomy, is leading UD’s participation in “Twinkle,” a space mission involving scientists from around the world.
Arsenic and old books
Yikes! This poison may be hiding in libraries around the globe, UD researchers find.
How bias affects pitching competitions
Daniel Lee, professor of entrepreneurship, used Natural Language Processing software to study the biases of the judges of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and the impacts on the entrepreneurs.
Do cell phones distract us from interacting with our kids?
Many researchers in early childhood education focus on the amount of daily screen time that children receive. But what about a parent or caregiver’s time spent in front of a screen while playing with a child?
STAR Campus shines as a place for internships
UD’s STAR Campus is sparking joint research projects between UD and companies that reside on the 272-acre campus. Clean energy, biopharmaceuticals, sustainable materials and financial technology are just a few areas being explored. Alongside these collaborations, student internship programs are taking shape.
Research Videos
Enjoy a different take on UD research and innovation — from undergraduate researcher Ryan DeRosa, who is exploring the cooling effect of urban city gardens, to the wave of cool inventions that are making a difference for the world.
New Appointments
The UD Research Office team recently welcomed three new leaders:
Kelvin Lee has been appointed interim vice president for research, scholarship and innovation at UD. Lee, whose appointment was effective July 1, is Gore Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and institute director for the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL). Read the UDaily story.
Melinda Duncan, professor of biological sciences, was appointed associate vice president for research at UD and director of the Delaware IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). The appointment began February 1. Read the UDaily story.
Julius N. Korley, director of entrepreneurship and strategic partnerships in the College of Engineering, was appointed associate vice president for UD’s Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships (OEIP). The appointment began April 1. Read the UDaily story.
Kelvin H. Lee
UD Interim Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Innovation
Melinda Duncan
Associate Vice President for Research and INBRE Director
Julius Korley
Associate Vice President for the Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships
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Life Cycle of a Fact
Is there any such thing as a fact? Who and what can we trust these days? Here’s the method to stem the madness.
True Adventures
Kīlauea volcano offered up an incredible spectacle while UD doctoral student Abigail Nalesnik was there doing fieldwork.
Adding Peril to a Pandemic
As our world continues its struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, another global threat has proven tougher to arrest, just as lethal and likely to be a key factor in crises to come.
Getting the Message Right
It’s a problem almost as old as time: You think your words are clear, but your audience seems to hear something different than you intended—or worse, they don’t really hear you at all.
What Happens When Communication is Blocked?
Professor Isaí Jess Muñoz has produced an award-winning recording of the music of a once-repressed region of Spain.
Test Your Knowledge
How much plastic is around us and how can we stem the plastics pollution problem? Take the quiz!
Research Leadership Announced
Kelvin Lee has been appointed interim vice president for research, scholarship and innovation at UD.
Celebrating Excellence
Check out the UD faculty and students who have won national recognition for their expertise and contributions.