2022 Undergraduate Expo Winners

The Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo took place online again this year. Participants uploaded video presentations to the URSCO Virtual Expo site for perusal by visitors and judges, as part of a week-long event. First, second, and third place winners and honorable mentions were selected in six categories: Business,… Continue reading…

Nathan Lewis and Dr. Etsuko Kinefuchi holding freshly harvested carrots in the Garden of Peace.

UNCG Research Magazine launches

Repost from UNCG News UNC Greensboro’s spring 2022 research magazine is now available in print and online. This issue is a hands-in-the dirt, invigorating collection of in-depth stories that showcases UNCG impact at local, national, and global levels. Our cover story features a five-pronged set of university-community collaborations that tackle… Continue reading…

Dr. Sandra Shultz taking measurements of a participant's knee.

How puberty can impact teens’ knees

Repost from UNCG News Puberty may evoke a range of memories, from acne to awkward moments. But chances are, this uncomfortable time period may not make you think immediately of your knees. Maybe it should. Research suggests that some of the physical changes females first experience during puberty may contribute… Continue reading…

FY22 Second Quarter Awards

New awards totaled $4,327,190 Continuing awards totaled $2,012,874 ???? During the second quarter, UNCG scholars submitted 96 proposals seeking $43,967,132 in new funding. New Awards New awards separated by school/college. Listings by total anticipated award amount, name of lead PI, additional PIs, title, and sponsor. Top four new awards in bold…. Continue reading…

A graduate student presenting her research during the 2022 Graduate Research & Creativity Expo

Graduate researchers present ‘scholarship that matters’

Repost from UNCG News This year, the finalists in the https://grs.uncg.edu/enrolled/showcase/ presented their research and creative pursuits in person, at the Weatherspoon Courtyard. UNCG has hosted the Graduate Research and Creativity Expo for 10 years, but the last two iterations were online due to coronavirus restriction. “This year’s graduate showcase… Continue reading…

JSNN students Anthony Trofe and Jared Averitt with Dr. Tetyana Ignatova with donated textile equipment from Kontoor Brands

Good idea jeans: nanotechnology in textiles

Repost from UNCG News Self-cleaning gloves. An antibacterial shirt. Jeans that charge your phone, take your temperature, and report your electrolytes. A scarf that detects cancer. Does it sound like we’re living in “The Jetsons” yet? This could be our actual fabric future, according to researchers at the Joint School… Continue reading…

Prescribing the arts for older adult health

Shreeniwas awarded NEA funding to explore social prescribing for the arts The World Health Organization recently reviewed evidence that engaging in arts promotes health and wellbeing across the lifespan. Their report found that “over 3000 studies identified a major role for the arts in the prevention of ill health, promotion… Continue reading…