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.
Reaching the pinnacle in the midst of pandemic
POSTED: May 27, 2022
UD celebrates students’ new doctorates at Hooding Ceremony
Advising and mentoring honors
POSTED: May 27, 2022
Joshua Zide was chosen for the 2022 Outstanding Doctoral Advising and Mentoring Award
Leading like a Blue Hen
POSTED: May 26, 2022
Retiring Provost Robin Morgan reflects on her 37-year UD career
Uncovering hidden upwelling system
POSTED: May 26, 2022
UD research sheds light on upwelling associated with Western Boundary Currents
Twinkle, twinkle, wobbling star
POSTED: May 25, 2022
UD researchers join international mission searching for Earth-like planets
Research worth funding
POSTED: May 20, 2022
UD Engineering’s Aditya Kunjapur earns two prestigious awards for innovative research
How do microplastics affect Delaware's blue crabs?
POSTED: May 20, 2022
Doctoral student studies possible threats to mid-Atlantic crab
A novel approach to teaching Algebra
POSTED: May 19, 2022
UD’s Teo Paoletti receives NSF CAREER award to help students develop reasoning skills with digital tools
Living with osteoarthritis
POSTED: May 18, 2022
UD physical therapy professor dispels myths about exercise and joint pain
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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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