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.
Celebrating Charles Darwin’s legacy
POSTED: February 9, 2023
Two-day event features talks on science, art, children’s books
Engineers make it happen
POSTED: February 8, 2023
At the Engineering Design Celebration, students presented their prototypes and designs to industry and clinical sponsors and the UD community
Global land rush
POSTED: February 3, 2023
UD professors examine how foreign land investments impact biodiversity across the planet
UD’s William Matthaeus elected AAAS Fellow
POSTED: February 1, 2023
Another ‘day in the sun’ for noted physicist
Changing the definition
POSTED: February 1, 2023
Physical therapy professor pushes to change autism definition to include motor difficulties
Research on an active volcano
POSTED: January 31, 2023
UD doctoral student spends summer in Hawaii studying KÄ«lauea Volcano
Delaware Ag Week
POSTED: January 31, 2023
UD research plays prominent role in shaping future of agriculture
Undergraduates needed for coastal research
POSTED: January 28, 2023
Paid research internships to focus on the effects of sea level rise
Exploring Antarctica
POSTED: January 27, 2023
UD researchers among scientists conducting fieldwork on penguins, ocean currents
The future of testing self-driving cars
POSTED: January 26, 2023
UD Prof. Andreas Malikopoulos’ ‘Scaled Smart City’ bridges the gap between driving simulations and real-world tests
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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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