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 new heights
POSTED: August 15, 2025
UD student experiment soars into space aboard NASA rocket
Monitoring biological diversity
POSTED: August 14, 2025
UD student examines pollen in honey to understand the plants bees prefer
Building self-competence in health education
POSTED: August 12, 2025
New research from UD assistant professor shows how universal learning design improves accessibility and learning outcomes for all students
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Celebrating undergraduates’ summer discoveries
POSTED: August 7, 2025
UD symposium on Aug. 14 highlights hundreds of students’ research and creative projects
New insights into nitrogen fixation
POSTED: August 6, 2025
Study examines the role freshwater and coastal ecosystems play in nitrogen fixation
Tracking tidal turtles
POSTED: August 6, 2025
UD senior studies diamondback terrapin nesting habits in Barnegat Light, NJ
Vitamin D and healthy pregnancies
POSTED: August 5, 2025
About a third of pregnant women in U.S. lack sufficient vitamin D for healthy pregnancies
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Studying the wind
POSTED: July 31, 2025
Future atmospheric scientist studies tropical cyclone wind profiles to better understand their risks
Texas flood aftermath
POSTED: July 28, 2025
UD graduate student brings back difficult lessons from Texas flood disaster
Shark scientists
POSTED: July 28, 2025
UD study uses sharks as mobile researchers to take measurements throughout the ocean
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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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