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.
Undergraduate research happening this summer
POSTED: August 13, 2020
2020 UD symposium serves up treasure trove of more than 400 summer undergraduate projects
How a virus assembles
POSTED: August 12, 2020
Researchers at UD use supercomputer to gain insights into hepatitis B
NAI senior member
POSTED: August 12, 2020
National Academy of Inventors selects UD’s John Suarez for senior membership
Rocks and wind
POSTED: August 8, 2020
UD geology grad turns degree into job with offshore wind developer
Petrochemical replacements
POSTED: August 7, 2020
In UD’s Frontiers of Discovery series, student Alice Amitrano researches plant-powered replacements for plastics
Engineering leader
POSTED: August 6, 2020
Ten years ago, award-winning mentor Dawn Elliott founded UD’s biomedical engineering department
Assembling offshore wind turbines
POSTED: August 5, 2020
UD team identifies two ideal sites for offshore wind ports in Delaware Bay
UD opens third phase of research operations
POSTED: August 5, 2020
Gradual research ramp-up continues
Frontiers of Discovery
POSTED: August 4, 2020
UD students find new ways to pursue research questions and serve community
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
On Tumblr
See the latest UD Research on Tumblr
Youtube
Watch our latest videos on UD’s Research and Discovery playlist
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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