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News Items from UNC Greensboro

UNCGNews

News Items from UNC Greensboro

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When David Miller was medically retired from the Marine Corps, he lost a core part of his identity. At UNCG, he’s found a new way to serve, delving into research on veteran mental health.

Two women chat in the wetlands, while one of the scientists writes notes in a notepad.

Biology major Mason Ibrahim studies the connection between aquatic insects in the UNCG wetlands and bats in Dr. Akira Terui’s laboratory.

A group of undergraduate researchers stand with the director of undergraduate research outside of a building at a research conference

Eight UNCG students represented the university at the SoCon Undergraduate Research Conference. They share tips for other Spartans about attending a conference for the first time.

Dr. Gregory Grieve, who is an ethnographer by training, studies the concept of evil in video games and how players navigate the choices presented in-game.

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Building on its national reputation for early college research, UNCG launches a new center directed by Dr. Julie Edmunds.

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Dr. David Wyrick spearheads an initiative to promote health and wellness among esports student-athletes.

A scientist in a white lab coat and purple gloves works with machinery

Early-career scientist Shabnam Hematian is bringing a natural process lens to energy research. With a $250K NSF grant, she’s exploring how light and air might help catalyze industrial reactions for more environmentally friendly technologies – and pursuing her passion for mentoring.

A woman in a laboratory holds up a petri dish.

Dr. Lee Phillips shares tips for undergraduate students about how to become involved in and make the most out of research.

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Top-ranked universities across the U.S. compete for these resources. The McNair Program received renewed funding to connect high-achieving students with research experiences at UNCG.

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First-gen undergraduate Marcos Tapia dove into research at UNCG. Though he’s only a sophomore, he’s already co-authored a scientific article and mastered an in-demand electrochemistry technique. The experience, he says, has opened his eyes to new career possibilities.

Two men work by a computer that displays a visual of a hand.

Dr. Regis Kopper has received National Institutes of Standards and Technology funding to develop augmented reality interfaces for use by first responders. Kopper and his partners, Dr. Jeronimo Grandi and Raleigh-based company NextGen Interactions, will work with public safety personnel and consultants to create a database of common public safety tasks that can be improved by AR tech.

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Within the classroom, UNCG-McNair Scholars Mulubrhan Kidanu and Alexis Bailey thrive conducting undergraduate research. Outside of their studies, both scholars have found places to refresh and feel connected on campus.