Research is a Public Good

UVM is a place where discovery and innovation serve the public good. Our nationally distinctive research activity fosters results that improve the health of our environment and our society, and make life better for Vermont, the nation, and the wider world.

Environment

UVM Soil Testing Center Gives Vermont Farmers a Local Solution

Sensing Sickness: Study Supports New Method for Boosting Bee Health

Expanding the Value of Nature

Dead Trees Keep Surprisingly Large Amounts of Carbon Out of Atmosphere: Study

Blurring the Line Between Rain and Snow: The Limits of Meteorological Classification

Aerial view of a whale and her calf swimming

UVM Discovery: The Great Whale Pee Funnel

Whales move nutrients thousands of miles—in their urine—from as far as Alaska to Hawaii, supporting health of tropical ecosystems and fish.

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Health and Medicine

Larner Researchers Share Key Discoveries on Cardiovascular and Brain Health

“We don’t let people pet the cows”: UVM experts discuss ways to reduce avian flu risk

Advancing Suicide Prevention Through Academic Practice Partnerships

The Science Behind a Super Food

Nelson’s Research Team Unveils Breakthrough Mechanism in Brain Blood Flow Regulation

Leading the Nation in Maternal and Infant Health

Expert training at UVM has helped caregivers across the state earn the top grade – the only “A” – on the latest March of Dimes Report Card.

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Science and Technology

Haicen Yue Receives CAREER Award

Beyond the Data

Innovative New Research Drone Garners Accolades

GlobalFoundries Supports CEMS Students with New Scholarship Program

A "Fitbit" For Cows: UVM Researcher Studies How Data Can Improve Efficiency on Dairy Farms

Making Vermont a National Leader in Microchip Technology

The Vermont Gallium Nitride (V-GaN) Tech Hub, a UVM-led consortium, has been awarded nearly $24 million to create a comprehensive technology ecosystem to drive semiconductor design and manufacturing.

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