UNC Greensboro

Institutional Partners Announced for CUR Transformations Project

Adapted from Newswise The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is one of 12 institutions selected by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) for its Transformations Project, funded by the National Science Foundation (Award no. 1625354). With the assistance of CUR consultants and the principal investigators, the institutions will create cohesive, … Continued


Faculty Receive Open Access Publishing Support Funding for 2016 – 2017

Adapted from UNCG University Libraries University Libraries and the Office of Research and Engagement provide an Open Access Publishing Fund to support faculty who want to have their article published in an open access format. By making their articles open access, price and permission barriers are removed so that everyone can review … Continued


TEDx: Gaming tech for physical rehab

Associate Professor Chris Rhea was one of 12 speakers at TEDxGreensboro2017. The kinesiologist discussed his efforts to repurpose virtual reality systems originally designed for the entertainment industry, to address human health challenges. Dr. Rhea’s research centers on the control of gait and balance. In virtual reality, he has found a unique opportunity to help patients redevelop walking ability, using individually tailored programs … Continued


Birds, Bees & Barbershops

From the spring 2017 UNCG Research Magazine African American barbershops have long been places for the black community to open up, to speak freely. And Dr. Tanya Coakley is looking to them in her attempt to help foster better health communication between fathers and sons. Coakley, a professor in the … Continued


Hooks Professorship awarded to Dr. Heidi Carlone

Repost from UNCG Now It is with great excitement the School of Education announces Dr. Heidi Carlone as the first recipient of the Jennifer Smith Hooks ’76 and Jacob T. Hooks Distinguished Professorship in STEM Education. The professorship, announced in the fall of 2016, is a pivotal component of the … Continued