Fall 2021
Fall 2021
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Fall 2021
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Features
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Behind the STEM Scenes
Millions of dollars pour into STEM recruitment. But how well do these programs work? A unique lab stakes out territory in the Wild West of program evaluation.
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Steps to Success
College students with ADHD often get lower grades, are less likely to stay in school, and have a lower quality of life. A new program aims to change their trajectories.
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The Future of Nursing
With a new dean at the helm, the School of Nursing has moved into a new home, outfitted with cutting-edge labs, classrooms, research facilities, and more.
Profiles
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To the Grave
Research Excellence Award Winner
“It’s fascinating what death rituals tell us about who we are,” says Professor Joanne Murphy, distinguished for her groundbreaking work on the Greek Bronze Age.
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By Fire
Graduate Researcher
For his MFA thesis, choreographer Billy Hawkains, III explores the transformational nature of movement in Southern Black worship.
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A Bigger Molecule
Undergraduate Researcher
A Goldwater Scholar. An NIH MARC U-STAR fellow. A chemical synthesis researcher. “This is what a scientist is,” says Kala Youngblood, as she describes her journey.
The Right Idea & The Word’s Out
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Atomic Dilemma
Japan is the third-largest nuclear power in the world. A communication scholar examines the country’s shift to nuclear power and the movement rising against it.
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A different vision
CVPA faculty and students partner with the Industries of the Blind to tell employee stories through an installation that uses sight, sound, and touch.
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In the News
Social scientists parse through our 24-hour stream of news, gossip, and social media – with an eye on the spread of bad info and shifts in racial attitudes.
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Diving in Deep
An NSF CAREER awardee. An AAAS Fellow. Two researchers are recognized for their unique approaches and potential for far-reaching impact.
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The Fundamentals
Researchers break down barriers to literacy for Native American children, and prepare teachers across North Carolina to impart vital literacy skills.
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A Sustainable Peace
What allows some societies to co-exist peacefully, while others struggle with conflict? Peace and conflict studies researchers investigate.
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From the Vice Chancellor
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and national conversations elevated by the Black Lives Matter movement, UNC Greensboro, like many other institutions, is examining how we can deepen our work to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of the University. As a public research – and minority serving – institution, one of the ways we’re operationalizing these values is by focusing on access.
Our University’s commitment to accessible excellence has already placed us first in North Carolina for creating social mobility. You’ll find that dedication to access and excellence, which changes the life trajectories of our students, not only in our teaching but also woven throughout our research and scholarship.
Up & Coming
Trauma Goes to School
Mental health issues are on the rise among all ages. A new School of Education academy provides trauma-informed training to schools and our community.
Published by the Office of Research and Engagement at UNC Greensboro
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Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement
Dr. Terri L. Shelton
Interim Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications
Kimberly Osborne
Editor-in-Chief
Sangeetha Shivaji
Assistant Editor
Susan Kirby-Smith
Contributing Editor
Mike Harris
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Mark Unrue
Senior Designer
Jiyoung Park
Photography Director
Martin W. Kane
Contributing Authors
Alex Abrams, Robin Sutton Anders, Alyssa Bedrosian, Matthew Bryant, Robin Adams Cheeley, Yen Duong, Randall Hayes, Susan Kirby-Smith, Tom Lassiter, Sayaka Matsuoka, Sangeetha Shivaji, Mark Tosczak -
Web Editor
Sangeetha Shivaji
Associate Web Editor
Hope Voorhees
Contributing Web Editors
Jiyoung Park & Mark Unrue
Distribution Manager
Haley Childers
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Brittany Cameron, Avery Campbell, Alexandra McQueen