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 Day in D.C. celebrates the power of research
POSTED: June 13, 2025
‘Innovation for the Nation’ shows value of federally funded projects
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Building a vibrant life sciences ecosystem
POSTED: June 5, 2025
Delaware’s DNA: Life Sciences Conference highlights future workforce, partnership needs
DENIN welcomes new Faculty Fellows
POSTED: June 4, 2025
Delaware Environmental Institute announces 2025-27 Faculty Fellow cohort
Nominations open for Böer Medals in renewable energy
POSTED: June 4, 2025
Award prizes range from $25,000 to $100,000
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Matthaeus elected to National Academy of Sciences
POSTED: June 2, 2025
UD physicist recognized for distinguished research on sun, solar wind, space physics
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Carbon credit quality
POSTED: May 20, 2025
New study evaluates the strength of protocols for forest carbon credits
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Path to publication
POSTED: May 19, 2025
Mentorship in the lab leads to success as a scientific author
Graduate Bridge and Research Continuity Funding
POSTED: May 16, 2025
Supporting the community in challenging times
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Future knowledge experts
POSTED: May 14, 2025
Three UD students and alumni selected for prestigious NSF graduate research fellowships
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Pushing boundaries
POSTED: May 12, 2025
UD kinesiology researcher explores how overlooked hormones impact women’s heart health
UD Research News
Stories highlight current research, events and news across our University campus
Research Magazine
Showcasing the discoveries, inventions and excellence of the University’s faculty, staff and students
Research Newsletter
A repository of archived research newsletters
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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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