This month, anthropologist Dr. Charles Egeland at UNC Greensboro and his collaborators published new information about the eating habits of saber tooth cats. His article in Nature: Scientific Reports shows that unlike previously thought, the massive felines may have cleaned absolutely everything from the carcasses of the animals they consumed.
For the second year in a row, a UNC Greensboro student has been selected for the Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious STEM-field scholarships in the nation. It was awarded to Beh Reh, a junior in the Department of Biology, and a STAMPS recipient, studying with Dr. Ramji Bhandari…. Continue reading…
We interviewed Rene Marzuk, a senior majoring in English, in the accelerated BA to MA program. Along with research mentor Dr. Karen Kilcup and several other student collaborators, Rene has been digging into the archives, rediscovering 19th- and 20th-century texts at the intersection of nature writing and children’s literature. Rene’s… Continue reading…
Alyssa Cavalieri ’21 is a researcher with heart. The triple major in English, philosophy, and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies crossed UNC Greensboro’s commencement stage last week, and she has plans for making an impact with what she’s learned, in unexpected ways.
We recently caught up with UNCG alumna Alexis Davis, class of 2019. As a biology major and chemistry minor, Davis spent hours in the lab for her coursework. But she also sought out undergraduate research experiences. Now Davis says, “When I reflect on my best moments while at UNCG, my… Continue reading…
Kala Youngblood comes from a small, rural Virginia town. She describes it as a beautiful area, but not one where many people were exposed to or interested in her biggest passion: science.
We interviewed Joshua Malloy, a recent graduate who majored in anthropology and religious studies, with a minor in German. Along with research mentors Dr. Donna Nash and Dr. Charles Egeland, Joshua examined the ritual use of animals in the Wari empire. Interview conducted in May 2021. Building on the past… Continue reading…
UNC Greensboro stands out for its commitment to undergraduate research. Students build close relationships with faculty and work alongside them in their labs, in the field, or in archives. It’s a transformative experience that opens up countless opportunities. Just ask Aran Garnett-Deakin.
We interviewed Laci Gray, a graduating senior who majored in psychology with minors in Spanish and creative writing. Along with her research mentors Dr. Rosemery Nelson-Gray and Dr. Peter Delaney, Laci examined the cognitive symptoms believed to be associated with borderline personality disorder. Interview conducted in May 2021. Borderline personality… Continue reading…
Melika Osareh is a junior majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. Along with her research mentor Dr. John Z. Kiss and project collaborators Dr. Tatsiana Shymanovich, Alena Jones, Alex Settle, Noah McMurry, and Kelsey Taylor, Melika is investigating how plants might grow in space. Learn more about her project… Continue reading…
