Growing buildings in space: UNCG, Luna Labs test fungi as construction material for moon, Mars
With funding from NASA, UNCG chemistry professor Dr. Nicholas Oberlies investigates possibilities for supporting construction in places other than Earth.
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Petersen receives new American Chemical Society grant
Dr. Kimberly Petersen, a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and director of the Undergraduate Research, Scholarships, and Creativity Office (URSCO), has received a new $125,000 grant award from the American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund. The project is titled “Development of Novel Insertion Reactions into 1,2-Oxazetidines to… Continue reading…
Oberlies collaborates on NASA grant to develop fungal bricks for space
Dr. Nicholas Oberlies, the Patricia A. Sullivan Distinguished Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has received a new grant from Luna Labs as part of a new NASA STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) grant. The project — “Extraterrestrial Fungal Brickworks” — will seek to “develop and… Continue reading…
Opportunity, Discovery & Growth: Inside UNCG’s Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
“You don’t have to know everything. Just take the first step. Whether you go to graduate school or into the workforce, research helps you develop so many skills. It’s not just for future academics – it’s for anyone who wants to grow.”
Duffy, Wagoner Awarded NCInnovation Grants
Dr. Liam Duffy (Chemistry and Biochemistry) and Dr. Kaira Wagoner (Biology) have each received new R&D grants from NCInnovation, a public-private partnership designed to accelerate and commercialize innovative research emerging from North Carolina’s universities. Duffy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the founder of… Continue reading…
For Goldwater Scholar, Solutions to Antibiotic Resistance Could Stem from Trees
UNCG biochemistry student Janae Wofford has been awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for her innovative research into combating antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” by exploring natural compounds from trees. Guided by Dr. Nadja Cech, Wofford’s work focuses on identifying antimicrobial agents from the American Beech tree, aiming to develop new medicines to treat increasingly dangerous infections.
OBERLIES PARTNERS WITH IONIC PHARMA on NIH SBIR Grant
Dr. Nicholas Oberlies, Patricia A. Sullivan Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Director of Graduate Studies in UNCG’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has received a new $80,000 grant from Ionic Pharmaceuticals as part of the company’s larger NIH SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant, “Treating Second-Degree Burn Wound Infections with… Continue reading…
Science Everywhere 2025
Returning again this year is one of UNCG’s biggest STEM events and, Science Everywhere! As part of the North Carolina Science Festival, UNCG is excited to host a unique gathering of community members, professionals, and students.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Spring 2025 Seminar Speaker Series
Explore cutting-edge research in chemistry and biochemistry at the Spring 2025 Seminar Speaker Series, featuring expert talks open to all!
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Spring 2025 Seminar Speaker Series
Explore cutting-edge research in chemistry and biochemistry at the Spring 2025 Seminar Speaker Series, featuring expert talks open to all!