UNCG Celebrates Undergraduate Researchers and Their Mentors
UNCG announces the winners of the 2026 Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo and Research Mentor Awards.
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Drollette wins 2026 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, tenure-track category
Drollette’s Exercise and Neurocognitive Health Laboratory uses neuroimaging to explore the relationship between physical activity behaviors and cognition and brain function in children and young adults.
Undergrad Researcher Maps New Pathways in Bone Biology at UNCG
A biology major with a minor in chemistry, Jonah spent the last three semesters developing an innovative method to analyze the microstructural growth of thigh bones of individuals aged 3 months to 18 years.
Caporaso wins 2026 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, professional track category
Caporaso, who is an academic professional assistant professor, serves as co-primary investigator of the DUCK Lab in collaboration with Dr. Stuart Marcovitch and Dr. Janet Boseovski.
Erausquin wins 2026 UNCG research mentor award, tenured category
An epidemiologist whose work centers on HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health, and health disparities among marginalized populations, Erausquin is known for the rigor of her research and the depth of her mentoring relationships.
Opportunity, Discovery and Growth: Inside UNCG’s Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
From first-year students exploring their first lab to juniors diving into enzyme research, UNCG students are discovering what’s possible when you just say yes to opportunities.
Undergraduates Reflect on the Impact of Their Summer Research
Even during summer, research continues to grow across UNCG – from a garden in the park to a ginger plant and fungal sample in the lab. Students are also growing in knowledge, using these projects as opportunities for independent summer research, thanks to support from URSCO.
Why You Should Try an Undergrad Research Experience
We asked URSCO Director Mitch Croatt why students benefit from undergraduate research experiences – even if being a researcher for life isn’t the goal. Here’s what he said. Last week, I had the pleasure of moderating two panels of faculty members to talk with first-year undergrads about undergraduate research. These… Continue reading…
UNCG Professors Bring Filmmaking to Elementary Arts Students
UNCG Department of Media Studies leverages grant funding, technology, expertise, and campus partnerships to help local elementary students create a dance film.
Humanities at Work Preps Spartans for Real-World Applications of Their Majors
UNCG’s Humanities at Work program celebrated its inaugural class at a showcase where students presented all they had learned.