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Fiscal Year 2027 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

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Students Marine Ecosystems Research

Deadline: July 1, 2026

UConn graduate students intending to apply should contant CTSG Director Sylvain Deguise (sylvain.deguise@uconn.edu) as early as possible in the application process. For more information, contact Dr. Syma Ebbin from the CTSG office (syma.ebbin@uconn.edu).

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FRAME Contest: Your Research in the Spotlight

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FRAME Contest: Your Research in the Spotlight

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is launching the first annual Featured Research Art & Media Exhibit (FRAME) Contest to highlight striking research images, graphics, or artwork; winning entries will be displayed in OVPR spaces. The competition runs from September 8 to December 31 (extended deadline). For more information, visit the FRAME Contest page from OVPR.

UConn researchers harness AI to sharpen weather forecasts (FOX61)

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UConn researchers harness AI to sharpen weather forecasts

Marina Astitha, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UConn, was interviewed recently by FOX61 about her team's development of a new AI program designed to remove errors in weather forecasting based on previous storm data. The program would supplement existing weather forecasting models used by meteorologists to help them adjust their forecasts in regard to wind or snow storms, a frequent occurrence in Connecticut. The goal is to create a cycle where the AI program can help improve the original models, making them more accurate.

Read the full article by Steffen Reals from FOX61