Tag: Office of Research
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Innovation Fellows application deadline
Applications are now open for the spring 2020 cohort of Innovation Fellows. This program aims…
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UGA awards grant to academic team to study the history of slavery at the university
The University of Georgia has awarded a grant to a 23-member UGA academic team to…
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In the field with flying foxes
Photo gallery documents graduate student’s research on fruit bats in Australia.
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Glass blower supports scientific research enterprise
He constructs everything from basic beakers to complex feeders for mosquitoes.
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Industry partnership to expand use of UGA antibodies
The research antibodies are developed at UGA for therapeutic, medical applications.
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Existing drug could treat aggressive brain cancer
UGA researchers are targeting glioblastoma, an aggressive, usually fatal form of cancer.
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Obesity Initiative, Plant Center get new directors
Jamie Cooper and C.J. Tsai have taken the reins of the two units.
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Bink on mission to grow UGA’s defense portfolio
He’ll focus on research areas that intersect defense, security and space.
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Beer, Handa chosen as first Innovation Fellows
The program helps faculty commercialize their research endeavors.
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New Startup Mentor to champion innovation
He will inspire and consult with staff, student and faculty entrepreneurs.
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New Interdisciplinary Seed Grants will support UGA’s Great Commitments
The grants will facilitate research projects spanning 15 colleges, schools and units.
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UGA funds faculty research to study role of slavery in institution’s early development
This research initiative, supported by private funds, is intended to culminate in one or more…
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Provost Hu completes leadership team appointments
The team includes well-respected faculty and administrators who are committed to promoting academic excellence, diversity…
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Doctoral interns benefit from xPD Campus initiative
The Graduate School’s xPD Campus Internship program is designed to provide Ph.D. candidates with career…
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Radioactive tadpoles reveal contamination clues
Amphibian larvae help monitor environmental contamination.
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Tincher new Sponsored Projects director
Sponsored Projects Administration has a new permanent executive director in Jill Tincher.
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Startup gateway generates $531M into economy
Data reinforces UGA’s reputation for a strong innovation ecosystem.
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Vet Med professor named UGA Inventor of the Year
Holly Sellers’ inventions have saved the poultry industry millions of dollars.
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UGA builds ‘termite mound’ for Zoo Atlanta gorillas
Doctoral student is using it to study social behavior of the gorillas.
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Ecologist dissects the science of de-extinction
Spoiler alert: It is not possible to clone a wooly mammoth.
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2019 CURO symposium breaks attendance records
It provided a platform for undergraduates to share their research, exchange ideas.
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Consortium studying human trafficking awarded $4M
UGA researchers seek to reduce trafficking in communities of West Africa.
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Shapiro discusses science of de-extinction at annual Boyd Lecture on April 4
Spoiler alert: It is not possible to clone a woolly mammoth.
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G-Day STEMzone canceled due to weather
The family-friendly science outreach event has free games, activities.
