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.
Blue Hens capture the flag
POSTED: April 16, 2021
Inaugural UD cybersecurity competition engages more than 2,000 participants
Materials Research Society Fellow
POSTED: April 15, 2021
Engineering professor developing materials to link humans, machines
Allies in overcoming stroke
POSTED: April 13, 2021
Researchers use robotics to help stroke survivors recover
When cars talk
POSTED: April 10, 2021
In the future, self-driving cars will communicate to save fuel, improve safety
Helping children move more freely
POSTED: April 10, 2021
UD post-doctoral fellow works to commercialize novel foot brace for cerebral palsy
Women entrepreneurs face gender, culture issues
POSTED: April 9, 2021
UD and Lerner Prof. Amanda Bullough explains the progress and promise worldwide
A Jewish oral history
POSTED: April 9, 2021
UD students explore the past by interviewing those who lived it
Autonomous field robot provides pest protection
POSTED: April 8, 2021
Startup with roots at UD provides chemical-free pest control for strawberry farmers
Meet me on the cutting edge
POSTED: April 7, 2021
Microrobots for improving health, making artificial organs
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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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