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.
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Linked health risks
POSTED: July 7, 2025
UD analysis finds cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome rates rising across the US
AI for entomology
POSTED: July 2, 2025
Entomology Ph.D. student Kudzai Mafuwe uses artificial intelligence to improve pest management in agriculture
Geochemistry pioneer
POSTED: July 1, 2025
Donald Sparks’ University of Delaware career honored internationally
Irrigation and global nutrition
POSTED: June 25, 2025
Study examines connection between irrigation and improved dietary diversity in children in the Global South
University of Delaware launching First State AI Institute to push boundaries of research and innovation
POSTED: June 24, 2025
Internationally recognized expert to lead pioneering initiative
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Moving innovation to impact
POSTED: June 23, 2025
Campus innovation community shares lessons for translating discoveries to market
Firearm storage realities
POSTED: June 20, 2025
UD research finds social factors drive decisions about firearm storage
Efficacy of plastic bag bans
POSTED: June 20, 2025
UD, Columbia study looks at the efficacy of plastic bag bans and fees on reducing shoreline litter
UD Research News
Stories highlight current research, events and news across our University campus
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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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