With plants collected by famed poets Emily Dickinson and Henry David Thoreau and unique 19th century photography techniques, UNCG’s Leah Sobsey explores the past, present, and potential futures of plants endangered by climate change.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kinesiology William Adams regularly works with athletes vying for Olympic and Paralympic medals. He’s put out the call for research that could help athletes with visual impairments adapt to a critical part of the Games – long-distance travel.
Fulbright doctoral student Baiq Desy Ratnasari hopes to apply the principles and techniques she’s learned at UNCG to find compounds that prevent or treat malaria.
Dr. Benjamin Hickerson researches public attitudes towards parks, with the aim of helping parks and recreation leadership better serve their communities.
Visiting Fulbright Scholar Vanida Choumenwai was drawn to UNCG by a the Oberlies Research Group. The Thai chemist became a valued member of the lab and departed with new research techniques to take home to her lab at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajaphat University in Thailand.
Nearly two dozen funding announcements support faculty’s efforts to better understand topics such as anticancer leads, childhood obesity risks, and outdoor recreation.
For the past 20 years, CYFCP’s Bringing Out the Best has lived up to its name by helping Guilford County residents under 5 years old overcome behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
The vice chancellor for research and engagement has dedicated her own research and career to great causes, opening doors of opportunity for students at UNCG while working closely with organizations serving the community.
Many youth entangled with the juvenile justice system have experienced trauma and related behavioral and emotional challenges. The CYFCP’s NC Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Partnerships help these youth and their families access to behavioral health treatment – with the hope of halting further interactions with the justice system.
Women across UNCG are involved in scientific research on a daily basis. Five faculty in the School of Health and Human Sciences talk about their projects, what inspires them, and share tips for those looking to break into the field.