History/Museum Studies secures two-part historical marker

Repost from Campus Weekly In December, the State Highway Historic Marker Commission approved a permanent state sign to mark the former Central Carolina Convalescent Hospital, or “The Old Polio Hospital” site on 710 Huffine Mill Road in East Greensboro. The sign was approved because of the work of UNCG History… Continue reading…

$200,000 Mellon grant to transform humanities

Repost from UNCGNow UNC Greensboro has received a $200,000, 1.5 year grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a new program that aims to strengthen and transform humanities education and research for students, faculty, and the broader campus and Greensboro communities. “Transforming Undergraduate Education at a Minority Serving Institution:… Continue reading…

Spring 2019 Research Magazine

From leveraging natural laboratories to collaborating on cardiovascular health, researchers at UNC Greensboro are making a real-world impact. Our scholars are transforming the lives of students, strengthening our communities, and driving new discovery. Check out the latest issue of UNCG Research Magazine to read about the many ways we are… Continue reading…

Associate Director of Proposal Development Services announced

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Aubrey Turner to Associate Director of Proposal Development Services in the Office of Sponsored Programs. Since he began his tenure with the office five years ago, Aubrey has been instrumental in moving the University’s research agenda forward. The UNC Greensboro alum… Continue reading…

Undergrad research: photoactive drugs as anticancer agents

Repost from UNCG Now UNC Greensboro undergraduate Evan Bradner’s interest in medicine began at a young age, during an exceptionally difficult time. As his mother fought cancer, he witnessed the ravages of not only the disease, but of the chemotherapy used to treat it. He often accompanied his mother to… Continue reading…

New Dean Chosen for Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Repost from UNCG Now A recognized leader in nanoscience and materials chemistry research and STEM education has been selected to lead the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), a prestigious academic collaboration between UNC Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T). Sherine O. Obare, PhD,… Continue reading…

Innovative Program Builds Stem Community

Repost from UNCG Now It can be a misleading name The Science, Technology and Math Preparation Scholarships Program, known on campus as “STAMPS.” Yes, the program offers scholarships to UNC Greensboro students in the sciences with financial need. But there’s more – the nationally-recognized program provides faculty and peer mentorship,… Continue reading…

Upcoming internal funding application and nomination deadlines

December 3 Research Excellence Award nominations deadline https://research.uncg.edu/research-excellence-awards January 15 – February 12 Graduate Research and Creativity Expo registration Deadline to register is 2/12/2019. Registration will be limited to the first 100 entries. https://grs.uncg.edu/enrolled/showcase/ January 21 2 Minutes to Win It submission deadline http://startup.uncg.edu/2_minutes-html January 31 Makership applications due http://startup.uncg.edu/ncec-giving-away-maker-ship February… Continue reading…

Upcoming Workshops and Events

This list includes workshops, dates, and events related to research and community engagement, particularly those offered by offices within the Office of Research and Engagement (ORE). More may be added in the future or individual schools and departments may plan workshops and events, so faculty are encouraged to check their… Continue reading…

FY19 First Quarter Awards & Submissions

New Awards FY19 1st Quarter Continuing Awards FY19 1st Quarter Submissions FY19 1st Quarter New awards New awards separated by school/college. Listings by total anticipated award amount, name of lead PI, title, sponsor, and award type. Bryan School of Business and Economics new awards $218,250 – Andersen, Martin – Utilization Management in the… Continue reading…