The university's Speakers Bureau offers a direct connection to the wealth of expertise at UNCG. With more than 100 professional speakers representing a broad range of interests, the bureau provides access to professors, researchers and other university leaders who deliver informative programs on topics that impact our daily lives.
With more than 300 diverse performances a year, the School of Music, Theatre and Dance offers one of the most dynamic arts experiences in North Carolina. But it is the work taking place behind the scenes that sets the school apart from virtually any other program in the country. For example, the school's Music Research Institute (MRI) is collaborating with the Joint School of Nanotechnology to pioneer devices and approaches that protect musicians and audiences from music induced hearing loss while still allowing full enjoyment of performances. MRI director Dr. Donald Hodges and other faculty and students from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance will be glad to come speak – and perform – at your next meeting to share a behind the scenes look on this and other engaging topics. The Triad has become a nano frontier of sorts. With the opening of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), our region is now home to one of the only nanotechnology degree programs in the nation, according to the National Nanotechnology Initiative. In addition to being one of a few schools offering this type of study, it's the only one created and operated collaboratively by two universities, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University. The science and engineering of the small is a big deal with potentially huge implications. But understanding nanotechnology and its importance can be a challenge. James G. Ryan, Ph.D., Founding Dean of JSNN, will answer your questions as he explains what nanotechnology is and how it is enabling novel applications and profoundly improving a vast array of technologies from paint to electronics developed over the last few years. This presentation will provide an overview of "nano" research activities with special emphasis on nanobiology and nanomaterials problems including drug development and delivery, nanobioelectronic technology, nanoenvironmental technology, biomaterials analysis and nanofabrication techniques. The presentation will also discuss the infrastructure and capabilities of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Individuals, families, and the aging population – all audiences will find information of interest and value in UNCG's presentation on today's pertinent issues in health and wellness. Faculty members are available to address topics such as understanding the implications of health care reform, caring for the elderly, and providing health and wellness resources for underserved populations. Based on the topic you arrange, the university will provide an expert to speak to your group and answer your questions. Let us know the aspect of health and wellness that is most relevant, and we'll match the appropriate speaker to your needs. This is a sampling of the breath of expertise and programs at UNCG. Search the left-hand column for a specific topic or speaker. Let us know your interest and we will find you a dynamic UNCG speaker. If you are a university faculty or staff member and would like to be added to the Speakers Bureau, please let us know.UNCG Talks! Behind the Scenes
UNCG Talks! Nano 101: Understanding Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Research
UNCG Talks! Health and Wellness: Addressing the topics that matter to you
