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 Research Magazine
POSTED: September 28, 2022
Prof. Isaí Jess Muñoz illuminates rich traditions of Catalonian music
A composite legacy
POSTED: September 27, 2022
Mechanical engineering’s longest-serving faculty member receives ASME’s highest honor
Innovation for the nation
POSTED: September 23, 2022
‘UD Day in DC’ shows federal partners the powerful impact of research
Key research tool
POSTED: September 23, 2022
New UD spectrometer can detect surface materials, down to individual atoms
Early growth in plant science
POSTED: September 22, 2022
Long after his first UD internship, Ron Ferriss gives Delaware high school students a memorable research experience
Research development leader
POSTED: September 20, 2022
Prof. Eric Wommack appointed to UD Research Office team
Getting the message right
POSTED: September 17, 2022
UD researchers explore the importance of clear communication in a crisis
Studying domestic violence in Delaware
POSTED: September 17, 2022
Undergraduate students supported a research team’s field research
Delaware Bay skates
POSTED: September 16, 2022
UD undergraduate spends summer researching clearnose skates
Teaching in the new normal
POSTED: September 15, 2022
UD undergraduate studies how educators continue to adapt amid the ongoing pandemic
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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