College of Arts and Sciences Research News
Research News
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware is a place where dedicated scholars, artists, and scientists work collaboratively to advance knowledge across diverse disciplines. This page serves as a gateway to the latest research developments, academic achievements, and events within the college, highlighting the impactful work being done by faculty and students alike.
From groundbreaking studies in chemistry to explorations in creative writing and social sciences, our news section aims to inform and inspire, showcasing how our community is addressing contemporary challenges and contributing to the broader academic landscape.
Latest Research News
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Behind the research
September 27, 2024 | Written by Nicole HernandezThe 2024 Seth Trotter Special Collections Research Award, is an annual award sponsored by the Friends of the University of Delaware Library that encourages UD students and faculty to use rare materials from the Library, Museums and Press Special Collections in their original research. -
Creating new chemistry tools
August 30, 2024 | Written by Hilary DouwesDonald Watson’s lab develops catalysts for reactions in organic chemistry. These catalysts are the molecular “tools” that take simple molecules and bring them together to create more complex molecules that chemists use in a wide variety of applications. -
Report: As African Apparel Imports Dwindle, the Time for AGOA Renewal is Now
June 11, 2024 | Written by Kate Nishimura of Yahoo! FinanceSheng Lu, professor of fashion and apparel studies, said Africa’s opportunity for growth into a leading apparel sourcing hub hinges on the swift and long-term renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. -
UD’s Eclipse Chasers head for Texas ‘totality’
April 05, 2024 | Written by Beth MillerThe Eclipse Chasers and faculty adviser Edmund Nowak, chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, plan to observe the eclipse in Texas, which is where “totality” starts in the U.S. -
Telescope Will Detect Stellar Flares And Strange Far-Flung Explosions
February 13, 2024 | Written by Bruce Dorminey of ForbesThe median timescale of these red dwarf flare events is about 30 minutes and it's impossible for us to predict when they're going to happen, said Riley Clarke, a graduate student in physics in astronomy at UD.