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.
Engineering professors honored
POSTED: January 18, 2020
Electrical and computer engineering professors named IEEE Fellows for contributions to the field
Marine science and policy collaboration
POSTED: January 17, 2020
CEOE signs memorandum of understanding with South Korean science agency
Elms go urban
POSTED: January 17, 2020
UD researchers plant and study iconic American elm trees in harsh urban environments
Bone marrow research
POSTED: January 16, 2020
UD’s Emily Day among researchers funded through Science Center program
‘Thriving in a real-world environment’
POSTED: January 15, 2020
Through Senior Design, engineering students flex their skills
Gates Foundation grant
POSTED: January 10, 2020
Funds help UD team working to help underrepresented students close achievement gap
Resolving water conflicts
POSTED: January 10, 2020
UD grad student studies how national conflicts impact shared water resources
Support for scholarship
POSTED: January 9, 2020
Humanities research center marks anniversary with grant awards
Probing the power of paradox
POSTED: January 8, 2020
Lerner Prof. Wendy Smith explains how leaders make tough choices
Moving forward with autism
POSTED: January 4, 2020
Prof. Anjana Bhat develops creative therapies for autistic children
UD Research News
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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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