Even during summer, research continues to grow across UNCG – a garden in the park or a ginger plant and fungal sample in the lab. Students are also growing in knowledge, using these as springboards for independent research made possible by URSCO.
Lyme disease cases have gone up in North Carolina since the last decade. Biology Professor Gideon Wasserberg, Ph.D. just published a new surveillance study showing where the number of blacklegged ticks is growing, including areas traditionally considered low risk.
Driven to pursue a deeper understanding of every student’s experience, Parishi Gandhi navigates the challenges of wellness for nontraditional and international students while applying her findings to her own wellness journey.
2024 Research Excellence awardee Jaclyn Maher, Ph.D. keeps things moving from within the Department of Kinesiology. She discusses what motivates aging adults to be physically active, new methods, mentorship and more.
3D-scanning technology could transform the world of art and how it’s displayed. A UNCG faculty member is laying the groundwork for using this software responsibly to enrich the museum-going experience.
Nir Kshetri, Ph.D., professor in UNCG’s Bryan School of Business and Economics, specializes in how emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, Web3 and the metaverse transform global economies, organizations, and societies. Ksherti received a Fulbright award to conduct research in Nepal starting in January 2026. He plans to focus his research on the impact of AI on higher education in developing countries.
Building on University strengths, the Chancellor’s Initiative for Transformative Research champions projects that address pressing societal challenges, revolutionize creative scholarship, advance health and wellness, and foster emerging technologies.
Kinesiology’s Eric Drollette, Ph.D. talks about movement and cognitive performance, mentorship, and the UNCG community.
With immersive tools like Unreal Engine and a state-of-the-art animation studio, UNCG visual arts faculty and students are pushing the boundaries of creativity – and building a launchpad for exciting next-gen careers.
UNCG’s new Google-funded Cybersecurity Clinic is protecting small businesses and nonprofits from emerging online threats while preparing students for high-demand careers. In just one semester, it’s nearly reached its first-year goals.
