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… Continue reading…
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Lanita Withers Goins The trio of girls gather around a motorized robot, strategizing their next steps. They’ve successfully programmed the robot to move, pivot and talk. “When you walk in front of it, it shines a warning light and says ‘back up.’ If you don’t… Continue reading…
Some enterprising college student in Greensboro is going to earn $1,000 in two minutes this fall. The N.C. Entrepreneurship Center (NCEC) at UNCG is sponsoring the third annual “2 Minutes to Win It” business idea contest, open to full-time students at UNCG, N.C. A&T, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Bennett College,… Continue reading…
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Diana Bowman (SERVE) received a continuation of funding from the US Department of Education for the project “National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)”. The SERVE Center will continue operating the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) technical assistance center… Continue reading…
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Michelle Hines On the second day of UNCG’s Young Writers Camp, Madison Bailey focuses on preparing a presentation about dogs. A rising third-grader with a playful smile, Madison huddles with three other kids, all armed with Apple laptops, in a quiet corner of the… Continue reading…
