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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 1d
University of Delaware biomedical engineer Jason Gleghorn is developing cutting-edge organ-on-a-chip models, about the size of two postage stamps, that offer a faster, less-expensive way to study disease and to develop pharmaceutical targets.

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UD College of Education & Human Development @udcehd.bsky.social · 7d
CEHD alum @hojunglee.bsky.social is shaping education policy. As @udelaware.bsky.social’s first doctoral grad in education and social policy and now a postdoc at Rice University, her work on equity earned recognition as a 2025 @appam.bsky.social Fellow. Read more: www.cehd.udel.edu/bridging-pol...
Bridging policy and practice - College of Education & Human Development
As the first doctoral graduate of the University of Delaware’s interdisciplinary education and social policy program, Hojung Lee is setting a powerful example of how rigorous, data-driven research can...
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 8d
UD is using nature to fight a deadly type of cancer. Chemistry professor William Chain and his lab have invented a way to create a molecule found in guava plants that is known to fight liver cancer, opening doors to cheaper, more accessible treatments. 🌱💪

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Using nature to fight liver cancer | UDaily
Chemistry breakthrough provides pathway to low-cost treatments
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 23d
The Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research at UD has received $13.1 million from the Delaware Community Foundation to advance Alzheimer’s prevention research.

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Transformational gift fuels discovery | UDaily
Delaware Community Foundation invests $13M in UD to advance Alzheimer's research
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Sep 9
“I fell in love with nutrition," says UD alumna Annie Antonov, who switched her major to nutrition and medical sciences after taking a Nutrition Concepts course.

After graduating last May, she became a clinical research coordinator and lab safety officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio.
Discovering her passion | UDaily
At UD, alumna discovers a love for nutrition research that changed her life
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Sep 4
University of Delaware graduate students are studying birds of conservation concern to help their populations recover. The data they uncover could guide future efforts to protect and manage these vulnerable species.
Bird conservation | UDaily
UD graduate students study birds of concern to help their populations bounce back
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Aug 26
About 4,000 first-year students moved into their rooms in University of Delaware residence halls on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Welcome home, Blue Hens.

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First-year UD Student walking toward the residence hall with items to unpack. First-year UD Student smiling from the car. First-year UD Student carrying a heavy bag. First-year UD Student unloading items from a nearby car.
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Aug 11
Hundreds of undergraduate students have spent the summer on research and creative projects at the University of Delaware. They’ll share their insights Thursday, Aug. 14, at UD’s 16th annual Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity.
Celebrating undergraduates' summer discoveries | UDaily
UD symposium on Aug. 14 highlights hundreds of students' research and creative projects
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Aug 11
University of Delaware alumna Stacy Wolff has spent 14 years teaching the lifecycle of this imperiled insect. Her metamorphosis, from researcher to educator, makes her uniquely suited to fostering thoughtful scientific inquiry among elementary school students.
Chasing butterflies | UDaily
UD alumna Stacy Wolff's metamorphosis from wildlife researcher to award-winning educator
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Aug 7
University of Delaware senior Samantha Melanson, a wildlife ecology and conservation major, is studying the behavior and nesting habits of the diamondback terrapin at an outdoor research site located in her hometown of Barnegat Light, New Jersey.
Tracking tidal turtles | UDaily
UD senior studies diamondback terrapin nesting habits in Barnegat Light, NJ
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Aug 4
U.S. fashion companies and brands are rethinking their sourcing strategies in response to the Trump administration’s tariff and trade policies, according to new research by UD fashion professor Sheng Lu.
Fashion's challenging future | UDaily
Faculty research shows impact of tariffs and economic uncertainty on industry
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Aug 1
University of Delaware junior Paige Burchell, an Honors student from Jamison, Pennsylvania, is learning about the mathematical modeling that goes into weather and climate forecasting this summer, as she researches the wind profiles of tropical cyclones.
Studying the wind | UDaily
Future atmospheric scientist studies tropical cyclone wind profiles to better understand their risks
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jul 31
“I want to build community and help tell stories that matter,” says UD alumna Rachael Dubinsky, whose journey from agriculture to art led to her mural Purple Haze rising above the Massachusetts Turnpike. Now, she serves as Senior Communications Manager for Massachusetts College of Art and Design. 🎨🌾
The art of reinvention | UDaily
Alumna Rachael Dubinsky's journey from agriculture to art reveals the power of curiosity, storytelling and community
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jul 28
Exercising should be a priority year-round, but summer heat can challenge that commitment and make it harder to meet your daily step goal. Daniel White, UD associate professor of physical therapy, offers some practical tips on how to stay active and safe during the hottest months of the year.
Beat the heat | UDaily
6 expert tips to stay active and safe this summer
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jul 28
Goal! ⚽️ University of Delaware alumna Sydney Kehoe is an apparel designer at Nike and was part of the team that created the kits for 16 national women’s soccer teams, including the 2025 Euro tournament finalists England and Spain.
Scoring successful sportswear lines | UDaily
UD alumna designs uniforms for the world's most popular sport at Nike
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jul 14
A course taught by UD professor Matt Kinservik gave Delaware K-12 teachers insight into digital distraction, disinformation and how generative AI is making the problems worse for students.
Fighting distractions and disinformation in the age of AI | UDaily
UD-led seminar teaches Delaware educators lessons on digital citizenship
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jul 7
Donald Sparks, Unidel S. Hallock duPont Chair in Soil and Environmental Chemistry emeritus, will be honored with the Urey Award in Prague for his outstanding contributions to geochemistry.
Geochemistry pioneer | UDaily
Donald Sparks' University of Delaware career honored internationally
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jun 25
The institute will develop practical tools to help researchers analyze data and streamline complex tasks, while also exploring how AI can improve campus operations.
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jun 25
With the launch of the First State AI Institute, which will be led by Prof. Sunita Chandrasekaran, the University of Delaware will advance an open, human-centered vision of AI — one rooted in transparency, accountability and the public good.
University of Delaware launching First State AI Institute to push boundaries of research and innovation | UDaily
Internationally recognized expert to lead pioneering initiative
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jun 24
UD is diligently working to enhance infrastructure and support available to campus innovators. Campus and industry experts recently gathered at the FinTech Innovation Hub on UD’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research Campus to share experiences on turning research into real-world solutions.
Moving innovation to impact | UDaily
Campus innovation community shares lessons for translating discoveries to market
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jun 23
The researchers found that plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% decrease in plastic bags as a share of total items collected in shoreline cleanups relative to areas without policies.
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jun 23
A new study from the University of Delaware and Columbia University looked at plastic bag bans and fees in jurisdictions across the United States to gauge their effectiveness.
Efficacy of plastic bag bans | UDaily
UD, Columbia study looks at the efficacy of plastic bag bans and fees on reducing shoreline litter
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jun 20
Personal trainer, published author and proud Blue Hen Shaun Zetlin returned to campus earlier this spring to share his journey of emotional fitness.
Rewriting the rules of strength | UDaily
Alumnus shares journey of strength and self-love
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jun 18
Don't miss your chance to get a first look at images of the universe taken by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which has the planet’s largest digital camera, as they are revealed and hear from the University of Delaware researchers involved in the project on Monday, June 23.
Join the UD watch party for Rubin Observatory's big reveal, June 23 | UDaily
University of Delaware experts on tap for global science event.
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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · Jun 16
🚀 The University of Delaware is at the forefront of research that powers real-world solutions. At UD Day in D.C., students and faculty showcased innovative projects to federal leaders, highlighting how UD research addresses today’s most pressing challenges. 💡🔬
UD Day in D.C. celebrates the power of research | UDaily
'Innovation for the Nation' shows value of federally funded projects
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