For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
(see more)For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
Up-and-coming political science students at Eastern Connecticut State University were selected to participate in a Summer Research Institute (SRI) from May 20-24. The SRI challenged first- and second-year students to develop research proposals for projects they will carry out during the academic year.
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Jun 7
Ten up-and-coming English students at Eastern Connecticut State University were selected to participate in a Summer Research Institute (SRI) from May 20-24. Titled "Finding your Scholarly Voice," the SRI focused on developing scholarly projects on texts of students' choice.
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Jun 7
Ten up-and-coming psychology students at Eastern Connecticut State University were selected to participate in a Summer Research Institute (SRI) from May 20-24.
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Jun 7
Eastern Connecticut State University student Lauren Beverage '20 presented at the 31st annual meeting of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society on May 29-June 1 in Boston.
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Jun 7
Two Eastern Connecticut State University students presented their research on the world stage on May 23-25 at the second annual World Conference on Undergraduate Research (WCUR) in Oldenburg, Germany.
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Jun 7
Three students from Eastern Connecticut State University were recognized at the ninth annual Library Research Awards at the conclusion of the 2018-19 academic year.
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Jun 4
Displays of research and creativity dominated the Eastern Connecticut State University campus on April 12 for the annual CREATE conference. CREATE stands for "Celebrating Research Excellence and Artistic Talent at Eastern," and is the university's premier undergraduate conference.
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Apr 29
Eight Eastern Connecticut State University students were recognized for their research projects at the Northeast Decision Sciences Annual Conference (NEDSI) in Philadephia on April 4-7.
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Apr 25
Forty-three students from Eastern Connecticut State University traveled to Georgia on April 11-13 to present original research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). The 2019 conference occurred at Kennesaw State University and featured hundreds of undergraduate students from across the country.
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Apr 30
Eastern Connecticut State University psychology students presented research posters at the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) national conference in Newport, RI, from Feb. 28 - March 3. They presented alongside Eastern Psychology Professors Jennifer Leszczynski and Alita Cousins.
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Mar 13
Eastern Connecticut State University alumna Kaylee DeFelice '19 recently co-authored a paper with Psychology Professor James Diller titled "Intersectional Feminism and Behavior Analysis." The paper will appear in an upcoming issue of "Behavior Analysis in Practice," a prestigious transnational journal.
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Feb 22
Eastern Connecticut State University student Benjamin Rumrill '19 presented research at the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) conference on Nov. 10 in San Diego.
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2018 Dec 12
Four students from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in the Center for Early Childhood Education's annual investigation of the most educational toys. The 10th TIMPANI study--Toys that Inspire Mindful Play and Nurture Imagination--concluded on Dec. 4 with a reveal of this year's winning toy: "Magz Clix" (previously known as "Bottle Clix") by Magz.
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2018 Dec 7
Three Eastern Connecticut State University students presented research Nov. 13-17 at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference in Washington, DC. They were accompanied by Julia DeLapp, director of Eastern's Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE).
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2018 Dec 3
Eastern Connecticut State University Environmental Earth Science (EES) student Katrishia Bell '20 recently performed fieldwork duties related to her undergraduate research project at Napatree Point Conservation Area in Watch Hill, RI.
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2018 Nov 26
Eastern Connecticut State University Environmental Earth Science (EES) student Jennifer Croteau '19 recently performed fieldwork duties related to her undergraduate research project at Napatree Point Conservation Area in Watch Hill, RI.
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2018 Nov 14
Eastern Environmental Earth Science (EES) student Alyson Augenstein '19 recently performed fieldwork duties related to her undergraduate research project at Napatree Point Conservation Area in Watch Hill, RI.
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2018 Nov 5
On Oct. 27, Eastern Connecticut State University student Dana Meyer '19, presented a research project at the New England Historical Association's (NEHA) annual fall conference in Storrs, CT.
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2018 Oct 30
This semester two Eastern Connecticut State University students are working on a joint research project that explores spacial awareness, dynamic touch and proprioception.
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2018 Oct 16
Eastern Environmental Earth Science (EES) student Madeline Varney '19 recently performed fieldwork duties related to her undergraduate research project at Napatree Point Conservation Area in Watch Hill, RI.
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2018 Oct 16
Eleven students from Eastern Connecticut State University presented the results of their undergraduate research at the Northeast Regional Research Conference of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). Eastern was one of eight colleges to participate in the symposium, which was held at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Geneseo on Oct. 12-13.
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2018 Oct 29
Sociology and Criminology double-major Julie Szamocki '19 recently traveled to Philadelphia, PA, to present her research on the Pagan religion known as Wicca. The conference, titled "The Roots and Branches of Interpretive Sociology: Cultural, Pragmatist and Psychosocial Approaches," took place from August 10-11.
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2018 Aug 20
Biology major Taylor Brown '18, an Eastern Connecticut State University Student from Windsor, has spent the summer researching river erosion and biodiversity in Kentucky. She is one of two Eastern students participating in a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in locales across the country - a program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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2018 Aug 1
Kelly Bielonko '18 of Willington is one of two Eastern Connecticut State University students studying under a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant this summer as part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Sites program. The Social-Behavioral Research Training in American Indian Community-Based Projects REU provides a 10-week, hands-on research experience and training activities.
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2018 Jul 30
Eastern Connecticut State University student Kelly Bielonko '18 of Willington is one of two students participating in Eastern's Summer Research/Creative Activity Fellowship program.
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2018 Jul 9
Eastern Connecticut State University student Emily Miclon is one of two students participating in the University's Summer Research/Creative Activity Fellowship program.
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2018 Jun 28
Eastern Connecticut State University Biology major Roshani Budhathoki '19 of Mansfield Center was recently awarded a summer undergraduate research fellowship from the American Society of Plant Biologists.
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2018 Jun 25
Nine students from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in a Psychology Summer Research Institute from May 14 to 18. Under the mentorship of Professors Luis Cordon and Lyndsey Lanagan-Leitze, students were introduced to topics in sensation, perception, and cognitive neuroscience.
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2018 May 24
Nine students from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in a Summer Research Institute from May 14 to 18 that delved into the field of network science.
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2018 May 24
Seven students from Eastern Connecticut State University participated in a summer research institute from May 14 to 18 that involved making a short film using motion-capture technology.
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2018 May 24