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.
The age of water
POSTED: May 22, 2019
UD researchers examine the age of groundwater in Egyptian aquifers
Why are gels elastic?
POSTED: May 21, 2019
New research shows how clustered particles determine elasticity of some gels
UDairy Creamery helped by donors
POSTED: May 21, 2019
New Genuardi Food Innovation Laboratory has cheese production and student test kitchen space
UD grad students share research
POSTED: May 21, 2019
More than 90 present details of their investigations during ninth annual forum
Nick Vecellio’s two teams
POSTED: May 18, 2019
UD engineering student and golfer trying to master mechanics of flight
Removing carbon dioxide
POSTED: May 17, 2019
UD engineers develop a fuel cell system that helps environment
Patricia Hurley awarded 2019 Laird Fellowship
POSTED: May 16, 2019
UD grad student recognized for supporting first-generation college students, environmental causes
UD junior wins prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
POSTED: May 16, 2019
Yasmin Mann plans to pursue medical research in gene therapy and vaccines
Alumnus to lead National Academy of Engineering
POSTED: May 15, 2019
John L. Anderson has been elected president of influential engineering organization
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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