I’m passionate about Disability Rights, but how can I combine that with my degree? Part 1: Health and Science

Interested in a career connected to the disability community? This blog can help you explore careers where the disability community and health and science intersect.

By Emily Bretthauer
Emily Bretthauer
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An Informational Interview with a Speech Language Pathologist

Informational interviews are a great way to get to know an individual and their experience in an industry you may be interested in. UConn alumni are great connections to have, so don’t be afraid to reach out!

By Medha Purushotham
Medha Purushotham
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Working in Healthcare VS. Working in Wellness

Want to be in a career where you are helping others? Explore healthcare and wellness paths! Read on to learn important differences!

By Kathryn Ferencsik
Kathryn Ferencsik
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UConn Health’s Medical/Dental Preparatory Program

Applying to medical school is a long and arduous process. It can take up to two years and requires an eight hour long exam, multiple personal statements and interviews, and thousands of dollars to even consider. Just the thought of …

By Alexandra Carabetta
Alexandra Carabetta
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Cleaning up the ‘Wild West’ of CBD: UConn Startup PCTRx Revolutionizing Industry with Novel Polymer Platform

PCTRx is developing its recently licensed polycannabinoid platform technology as a drug delivery system and biodegradable plastics, with an eye toward even more applications.

By Anna Zarra Aldrich
Anna Zarra Aldrich TEMP UNIV Spec
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Black History Month Spotlight: Ade Adesanya

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate today we’ll be highlighting Ade Adesnya, entrepreneur and founder of Moving Analytics!

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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SLP: Making Communicating Accessible

What is a Speech-Language Pathologist? Explore the role they play in reducing stress from people of all ages by assessing and treating different voice, fluency and language disorders.

By Aditya Taroll
Aditya Taroll
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Becoming a Lactation Consultant or IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) 

What is a Lactation Consultant? How do you become one? Read on to find the answers to these questions and resources to help you start this career journey.

By Medha Purushotham
Medha Purushotham
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Public Health Policy and Management Experience

Take this opportunity to build necessary skills and further your understanding of the public health field through this Public Health Policy and Management virtual experience program!

By Jarrin Araujo
Jarrin Araujo
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Telehealth Delivery Successful for Movement Interventions in Children with Autism

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when some medical care shifted to a telehealth delivery model, Sudha Srinivasan, assistant professor of kinesiology in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, was just beginning a new multi-site study …

By Anna Zarra Aldrich
Anna Zarra Aldrich TEMP UNIV Spec
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