Repost from UNCG Now Can you actually measure grit – the ability to persevere no matter the obstacle? Christina Chai Chang, one of the undergraduates on Dr. Paul Silvia’s research team, has seen that you can. Electrodes are attached. The physiology is studied. “The little blips in the heart rate go … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Patricia Reggio (Chemistry and Biochemistry) received a continuation of funding from Temple University for the project “Molecular Characterization of GPR35 and GPR55, Putative Cannabinoid Receptors.” The goal of the proposed project is to understand the functional features of the candidate cannabinoid receptor GPR55 and the … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Gregory Raner (Chemistry and Biochemistry) received new funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the project “Antioxidant activities of freeze dried acai berry (Euterpe Oleracea) extracts.” Cellular oxidative stress is a major cause of illness and death worldwide, and many are turning to … Continued
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Nicholas Oberlies (Chemistry and Biochemistry) received new funding from New Chapter, Inc. for the project “Dereplication of fungal samples compared to edible mushrooms.” The samples will be compared to the profile of edible mushrooms.
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Chris Payne (Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships) received new funding from Guilford Child Development for the project “Parent and Family Engagement Training and Technical Assistance for Early Education Providers.” The abstract for this NC Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge Grant … Continued
UNCG Research has launched a list of resources for researchers during the government shutdown. The site includes guidance from our Office of Sponsored Programs, agency specific guidelines, and guidance from the state of North Carolina. Click here to learn more.
Reposted from UNCG Now Article by Betsi Robinson When Alex Congelosi landed in Dr. Elizabeth Lacey’s conservation biology class, the first-year graduate student realized she was in for something different. And something that would endure long after she earned her master’s degree and moved on. Lacey isn’t your garden-variety teacher. … Continued
Article by Ananya Huria and Sangeetha Shivaji Human leishmaniasis is one of the most common vector-borne diseases in the world, ranking alongside illnesses such as malaria and dengue fever. Caused by Leishmania protozoa and transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies, the various forms of leishmaniasis are typically found in arid, semi-arid, … Continued
Article by Mary McLean “We have an opportunity here in Greensboro. We are a global community whether we like to think about it or not.” So began NC A&T Vice Chancellor Barry Burk’s introductory remarks during the Global Opportunities Summit on the morning of Thursday, August, 22nd. Beginning at 8am, … Continued
Judy Miller, owner and founder RSVP Communications, will share the story of how she built a thriving Greensboro-based business at the next Entrepreneurial Journeys program at UNCG on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The 5:30 p.m. event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Room 1215 of … Continued