University of New Haven Nutrition Sciences Student Earns Innovation Award for Microplastics Research

InternalThe Charger Blog05/18/2026University of New Haven Nutrition Sciences Student Earns Innovation Award for Microplastics ResearchCharger Blogger Beatrice Glaviano ’26 reflects on her journey from joining a summer undergraduate research fellowship to earning the School of Health Sciences’ Excellence in Innovation & Research Award for her work exploring microplastics and human health.

Beatrice Glaviano ’26

May 18, 2026 Beatrice Glaviano poses on stage with her award.

Tears were shed. Fish were melted. Science happened.

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