News & Stories
Welcome to the URSCO blog, where UNCG’s undergraduate scholars share their work and and its impact with the world. This blog aims to highlight the amazing undergraduate research and scholarly activity that takes place on our campus.
Alexis Davis ’19 says undergraduate research paved her path to a science career
August 22, 2022
Davis participated in undergraduate research at UNCG which gave her a strong foundation in biology and lead her to a career in pharmaceuticals
From incoming students to NIH-funded: The Croatt lab lineup
June 1, 2022
Dr. Mitch Croatt has a theory about his lab group, and it fits right into that Spartan spirit at UNC Greensboro. “The relationships that develop in a lab are similar to those on a sports team, where everyone helps one another and a success for one is a success for … Continued
Class of 2022: A Dream Realized For Sky Kihuwa-Mani
June 1, 2022
Sky Kihuwa-Mani has dreamt of becoming a physician for as long as she can remember. Now, that dream is becoming a reality. In a few short days, she will turn her tassel, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology. At the same time, she will turn the page to the next chapter … Continued
Them bones: Clues unearthed about prehistoric predators and human history
May 19, 2022
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.
UNCG student named Goldwater Scholar
April 29, 2022
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. … Continued
Rediscovering children’s nature writing
March 15, 2022
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 … Continued
Class of 2021: Alyssa Cavalieri
December 17, 2021
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.
Alexis Davis ’19 says undergraduate research paved her path to a science career
December 14, 2021
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 … Continued