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.
Signs of life on Venus?
POSTED: October 22, 2020
UD professors from astronomy, international relations and psychology say what this means for earthlings
Halting the hogs
POSTED: October 21, 2020
UD research highlights the importance of community coordination when combatting spread of destructive feral hogs
Smarter models, smarter choices
POSTED: October 20, 2020
UD’s Vlachos and Lansford develop high-confidence approach for artificial intelligence-based models
Ducks on the decline
POSTED: October 17, 2020
Wildlife ecology graduate student Amanda Hoyt investigates American black duck survival
75 Minute Science
POSTED: October 17, 2020
Delaware Sea Grant helps marine science educators across the country through virtual workshops
A cosmic kink
POSTED: October 16, 2020
New feature found in energy spectrum of Universe’s most powerful particles
Spotlighting mental health
POSTED: October 15, 2020
Josiah Jones is creating original content around mental health awareness
Connecting mechanical engineers
POSTED: October 14, 2020
UD Engineering teams with Career Center to find professional development opportunities for undergraduates
Music with a message
POSTED: October 13, 2020
UD’s Angela Akumiah explores differences in how young Black women relate to popular Black music
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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