Dr. Oberlies and a researcher in lab coats working at a laboratory bench.

Nature’s tiny chemists: fungi and herbs for drug discovery and energy

Dr. Nick Oberlies’ lab searches for cancer-fighting compounds in fungi, delves into the chemistry of medicinal herbs, and explores how fungal chemistry could make electricity cheaper and safer.
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New JSNN Faculty Pursue Compelling Research

JSNN welcomes new faculty members Oscar Avalos-Ovando, Sampath Gamage, and Tianqi Song, who bring a wealth of research expertise with their arrival.
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Short Fellowship Awarded to H. Blake-Lee

The Paula and Rick Short Endowed Fellowship in Education was established in the spring of 2023. The third recipient of this honor is Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences Master of Library and Information Science student H. Blake-Lee
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Dr. Clouse Returns to Home State to Advance Nursing Research

With more than 20 years of experience in HIV/AIDS research and a strong commitment to public health, Kate Clouse, Ph.D., aims to expand the the School of Nursing’s research portfolio and address urgent health challenges to improve all communities.
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Meet the Researcher: Dr. Faith Rice

Dr. Faith Rice serves as a professor in the Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences with an interest in closing the achievement gap through libraries.
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Inside the Craft of Telephone Wire Weaving

UNCG’s Smart-Tillman Distinguished Professor of Art History explores the cultural background of telephone wire weaving. For her doctoral research, Elizabeth Perrill, Ph.D., collaborated with South African artists to help preserve and elevate the art form on a global scale.

Bethany Allen standing in front of a blue backdrop featuring the UNC Greensboro School of Health and Human Sciences logo and text.

Recreational Therapy Project Cultivates Growth Mindset in Fifth Graders

Bethany Allen, a community and therapeutic recreation major, wanted to introduce elementary students to the role of a recreational therapist. Through the teamwork and communication exercises she formed, students became more engaged in the topic and showed increased interest in college.