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.
Coral reef starter kit
POSTED: October 15, 2019
New study shows coral reef fish do not mind 3D-printed corals
Fossil aquifers
POSTED: October 12, 2019
UD’s Neil Sturchio and colleagues study sustainability of fossil aquifers in Arabian Peninsula
Leading the way in biopharmaceuticals
POSTED: October 12, 2019
Thought leaders explore emerging area of biotherapeutics
Neural networks
POSTED: October 11, 2019
UD research on technology to help low-power internet-of-things devices
Coastal retreat
POSTED: October 10, 2019
New study with UD researcher examines federal homeowner buyouts
Climate expert to speak at UD
POSTED: October 9, 2019
Michael Mann to headline Delaware Environmental Institute dialogue
Minerals under water
POSTED: October 9, 2019
UD leading academic conversation around emerging industry
Exploring mysteries of the universe
POSTED: October 4, 2019
Engineering Prof. Swati Singh uses quantum systems to study astrophysical phenomena
2019 Alison Award winner
POSTED: October 3, 2019
Physical therapy professor Stuart Binder-Macleod to discuss his UD career Oct. 15
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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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