Repost from UNCG Now Story by Mike Harris Matt Catanzarite takes the bus to UNCG most days. He knows what riders want and need. And, as part of UNCG’s Center for Geographic Information Science, he’s helped create something that makes catching a bus around town a lot simpler. It’s an app, … Continued
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Betsi Robinson Several hundred people will gather later this month at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) for a conference featuring experts from industry, government and academia who will focus on applications and opportunities for nanomanufacturing. “NanoManufacturing 2013: Applications and Opportunities,” will be held Wednesday, … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Chris Payne (Human Development and Family Studies/Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships) received new funding from Youth Focus Inc. for the project “My Sister Susan’s House parenting workshops.” My Sister Susan’s House is a transitional living program that supports young pregnant women or young … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Wendy McColskey (SERVE) received new funding from the Alabama Department of Education for the project “Alabama School Improvement Grant (SIG) Evaluation.”
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Betsi Robinson The North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNCG is seeking undergraduate and graduate student teams to compete in the 2014 UNC Social Entrepreneurship Conference in February. The annual conference provides an opportunity for students at UNC campuses to learn from engaging speakers about topics … Continued
Reponst from UNCG Now Article by Betsi Robinson Jerry Wass, founder and president of Anomaly Squared, will share his personal story about how he has built a thriving Greensboro-based business at the next Entrepreneurial Journeys program at UNCG on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The 5:30 p.m. event, which is free and open to the … Continued
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Michelle Hines UNCG is one of 73 colleges and universities recognized by NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education as leaders in cultivating civic-minded students. NASPA has named UNCG to its 2013-14 Lead Initiative on Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement. UNCG was also among 50 … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Tom Jackson (History) has been awarded a year long-fellowship by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and the Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, to write a book about the civil rights revolution of 1963. Reflecting on the unknown history of … Continued
Times are tough right now in research. In a recent survey, 64% of U.S. scientists reported decreases in grant funding, and almost half of federal science funding recipients say they have laid off or will lay off scientists and researchers due to tightening federal budgets (CNNMoney, Inside Higher Ed). And, … Continued
By Dr. Terri Shelton, Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, UNCG Times are tough right now in research. In a recent survey, 64% of U.S. scientists reported decreases in grant funding, and almost half of federal science funding recipients say they have laid off or will lay off scientists … Continued