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.
The ground underfoot
POSTED: January 27, 2021
UD researchers study climate change impacts on soils at military installations
When time is critical
POSTED: January 26, 2021
Blue Hen CEO revs up company’s production time to tackle COVID-19
Young scholars honored
POSTED: January 23, 2021
Early career faculty in history, psychology receive Mangone Award
Biden Day One: economic recovery
POSTED: January 22, 2021
UD experts say pandemic recovery will give fresh traction to economy
Biden’s ‘Day One’ initiatives
POSTED: January 22, 2021
UD experts discuss COVID-19, economy, racial equity and climate change
Forecasting coronavirus outbreaks
POSTED: January 16, 2021
UD researchers study wastewater to detect COVID-19, partner with New Castle County
Food scientist
POSTED: January 15, 2021
Alumna and food scientist Catherine Connelly brings food trends to life
Knauss Marine Policy Fellows
POSTED: January 13, 2021
Current and former UD students to begin work with federal government
Coping with stress
POSTED: January 9, 2021
With a pandemic and unrest, anxiety is soaring — UD experts have answers
Delaware Sea Grant COVID response
POSTED: January 8, 2021
Delaware’s aquaculture and tourism industries receive help from Delaware Sea Grant during COVID-19 pandemic
UD Research News
Stories highlight current research, events and news across our University campus
Research Magazine
Showcasing the discoveries, inventions and excellence of the University’s faculty, staff and students
Research Newsletter
A repository of archived research newsletters
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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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