TEAL Zone
Explore student research showcased through posters from the Frontiers Undergraduate Research Symposium. Learn how undergraduate students conduct original research across disciplines, and discover how Frontiers and the UConn Library support research, academic inquiry, and scholarly communication throughout the university community.
We are the documentary film company behind Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars. We make educational films that promote the Science of Reading.
Our Healthcare Regional Sector Partnershuo hosts a Career Expo via immersive virtual reality, allowing students to undergo virtual healthcare training in five exiciting simulations.
Hug the machine and receive a complimentary Coca-Cola beverage!
Learn about the many free resources and services available to the community. Discover our collections of books, movies, music, and digital materials, explore programs and events for all ages, and find out how the library supports learning, creativity, and lifelong curiosity.
Provide CPR demonstrations with opportunities for practice and educational materials.
Explore careers and opportunities in Business.
Stop by the Webster Bank booth to learn how we help individuals and businesses reach their financial goals through commercial, consumer, and healthcare banking services.
Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board supports students through job training, career coaching, and connections to local employers to help you build a path toward in-demand careers.
Vegan and halal options are available at the front desk from Green Deli.
ORANGE Zone
Waterbury Promise’s mission is to increase college aspirations, reduce financial barriers, and inspire every student in Waterbury toward post-secondary education and completion.
Across the regional campuses and the main campus up in Storrs, the Office of Sustainability promotes sustainability and environmental education to UConn Students. This table will inform prospective students about the OS and its purpose for UConn. Resources to connect with the OS, snacks, and information about future projects and sustainability efforts for the Waterbury campus will be provided.
Meet cohort students as they share their academic and career experiences through interactive posters, activities, and Q&A—with prizes!
CAPS and RISE will host a timed football throwing challenge, where students can win prizes and learn strategies for succeeding in college.
Get your 8 exhibit booth stamps and head over to receive free UConn Waterbury swag!
Take our fun, interactive surveys to discover the endless career possibilities with an English major. Which path best matches your skills, interests, and passions?
The City of Waterbury’s Human Resources Department will be providing employment opportunities and information on how to navigate through their civil service processes.
Stop by to learn how we’re revitalizing neighborhoods, growing opportunities, and improving life for Waterbury residents.
Community stories come together to show the people and places that shape families in Waterbury.
Explore careers and opportunities in Urban and Community studies.
Serve the public and make an impact through a rewarding career with Connecticut’s Executive Branch.
Visit the UConn Extension Urban Agriculture booth! Learn about urban agriculture and take home an herb or pollinator plant to grow at home.
Come by our table to explore the inner work of an early childhood classroom (Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool), explore developmental materials and developmental screenings.
Learn about teacher certification and master’s programs at the Neag School of Education booth.
Providing a hands-on activity related to Gas Safety, which also highlights several careers including Communications, Engineering, Business/Data Analytics, Community Relations, and more.
Meet Rachel LaMont, the winner of Survivor 47, and test your balance endurance in this classic Survivor challenge!
Enjoy complimentary food from Dunkin (535 Watertown Ave), Spuds Your Way, and Vinci’s Catering and Concessions. Vegan and halal options are available at the front desk.
RED Zone
Spin the wheel to test your knowledge on healthcare careers and practice suturing with a PA.
Students will learn basic concepts about the human brain and how scientists study it using tissue models and neuroimaging. Activities include a sheep brain dissection, viewing human brain MRI images, hearing from researchers, and creating a “fancy brain model” with Play-Doh.
Access Rehab Centers, LLC provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in the greater Waterbury area.
Observe a live EEG demonstration; see real-time changes in brain waves, including the brain on TikTok.
Practice new skills such as CPR, virtual reality anatomy dissection, blood pressure measurement, and more.
Join us for a series of public health activities to learn how public health shapes everyday life through prevention efforts and community health initiatives.
Stop by our table for a fun, interactive activity, free swag, and practical tips to support healthier communities. Learn, connect, and take simple steps toward better community well-being!
Enjoy complimentary food from Dunkin (535 Watertown Ave).
The Haskins Labs booth will feature a live demonstration of functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), a non-invasive brain imaging technology that uses light to measure brain activity. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how researchers study reading, language, and cognitive processes in real time using a wearable, cap-based system. The demonstration will highlight how neuroscience tools are used to better understand learning and development, especially in children, and how this research can be applied in educational and clinical settings.
