UNCG Students Receive Coveted National Science Foundation Fellowship
Learn more about this year’s NSF Graduate Research Fellows, two of whom are from the UNCG Department of Biology.
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Class of 2024: Daniel Araya Dives Into Biology Research
Daniel Araya is a MARC scholar, undergraduate researcher, and president of the Ethiopian Eritrean Student Association. Throughout his time at UNCG, he has had a big impact on student life, biological research, and has collected many accolades. Congratulations, Daniel! Read the full profile on him here.
Students Excel in UNCG’s Pre-Medical Programs
When students set their sights on medical school, veterinary school, or another health-related professional track, they’re in for years of studies, internships, and extracurriculars to prepare them for demanding careers. It’s a lofty goal that only a committed few can obtain, but at UNC Greensboro, students following these paths are finding unique guidance and opportunities that enable success in these rigorous programs.
Dr. Wasserberg Featured in UNCG Research Magazine
Our lab’s recent discovery of the pathogen Orientia in NC chiggers was published by Emerging Infectious Diseases and featured in news outlets across North Carolina. In addition to this study, we continue to investigate the spread of pathogens by blacklegged ticks in NC and contribute to the understanding of how to control the spread of Leishmaniasis in sand flies. See the full post of the Wasserberg Lab’s current research in the UNCG Research Magazine.
UNC Greensboro Becomes an Affiliate of Bee Campus USA
UNC Greensboro has become an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators. UNCG joins cities and campuses across the country united in improving their landscapes for pollinators.
Skeletons out of the closet
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $802,097 of a $2.6 million grant to UNCG, to go towards the digitization of museums’ mammal specimens. UNC Greensboro’s Biology Professor Bryan McLean is taking part in a national initiative to put all that specimen information online. Twenty-one institutions will work with McLean for the next four years on this initiative known as “Ranges.”
Our Undergrads took 3rd place at the Expo!
Two of our lab’s Undergrad researchers, Kirsten Mitchell and Kate Tirrell, presented a poster of their work at the 17th annual Carolyn and Norwood Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo, held on April 6. They took home the 3rd place prize for their presentation! Congrats to Kirsten and Kate.
UNCG Research Magazine Spring 2022
Dr. Ayalew Ligaba Osena grew up on a farm in Ethiopia, where his family raised crops including tef – a grain that’s vital to his home country. Today, as a plant physiologist and molecular biologist at UNCG, Osena is working to unlock the secrets of this versatile and largely unknown crop.
Video: Dr. Kaira Wagoner develops a new method to improve honeybee health
UNCG Research Scientist Dr. Kaira Wagoner, Department of Biology and UNCG Plant and Pollinator Center, develops a new method to improve honeybee health. Dr. Humberto Boncristiani, Applied Honeybee Scientist from University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab explains why this is so important and interviews Dr. Wagoner on… Continue reading…
Congratulations to Megan Damico!
Megan Damico has been published! “High royal jelly production does not impact the gut microbiome of honey bees” was published on September 13, 2021.