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.
Maximizing donations
POSTED: December 11, 2019
UD research recommends offering very high or very low number of donation options
Mapping Bikini Atoll
POSTED: December 11, 2019
UD research team involved in underwater sonar mapping of the nuclear test sites in Pacific
New England losing fishing jobs due to climate
POSTED: December 10, 2019
University of Delaware researcher makes direct link in first-of-its-kind labor study
India and rice
POSTED: December 7, 2019
UD study shows how India can improve nutrition, climate resilience and the environment by diversifying its crop production
Explaining research
POSTED: December 6, 2019
UD’s ‘Words For Nerds’ program helps grad students bring complex research to the masses
NASA Parker Solar Probe
POSTED: December 5, 2019
UD’s Bill Matthaeus offers early perspectives on data from mission to the sun
Kristi Kiick honored for inventions
POSTED: December 4, 2019
UD engineering professor honored by National Academy of Inventors
Seafloor carbon
POSTED: December 4, 2019
UD study finds direct links between old carbon, graphite and seafloor hydrothermal vents
Biomedical research collaboration
POSTED: November 27, 2019
At IDeAs Symposium, National Institutes of Health officials laud the power of partnerships
Sugar’s treacherous traits
POSTED: November 27, 2019
UD study weighs impact of sugar vs. whole fruit on blood pressure
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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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