Strategic Bet: Expand the STEM Value Proposition

In today’s rapidly growing economy, northeast Georgia needs college graduates who have a strong foundation in science, who can integrate information across disciplines, and who are critical thinkers and problem-solvers. The ongoing and unprecedented need is for a skilled workforce that possesses the ability to couple the STEM (science, technology, math, and engineering) fields with analytical and problem-solving skills.

Leading the charge to implement this strategic bet as its "Champion" is John Lebya, Ph.D.

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Expanding STEM Value Proposition

Chemistry student groups earn grant

UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville chapters of the American Chemical Society received a $1,000 ACS Student Communities Engagement Grant.

Students research threatened fish

Three students are working with Dr. Andrew Taylor, a professor of biology, on research helping restore habitat connectivity for a federally-threatened fish species.

Students take part in research experiences

Students from UNG took part in a wide variety of National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates and similar programs this summer.

Students explore study away programs

Sixteen UNG students participated in two study away programs in the U.S., one in Iowa for agriculture and the other in South Carolina for archaeology.

Student takes part in Harvard Forest research

Student does research at Harvard Forest

Senior Casey Helton took part in the Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology from May 20-Aug. 2.

Environmental leaders come to campus

UNG's Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental Analysis is continuing its colloquium series this fall with a lineup of speakers who will help students see the wide range of fields in which they can

Students excel in research, competition

Students in UNG's Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry recently scored a variety of impressive accomplishments.

Shannon lays out bold vision for UNG

UNG President Michael Shannon laid out his bold vision for the university's future at 'Reveille,' launching a series of 'moonshot' goals aimed at relevance in a time of turbulence in higher education.

Tour connects UNG with industries

Leaders from UNG met with an array of local business representatives during the Nighthawk Impact Tour with the goal of deepening relationships with the companies and ensuring alignment of talent development

Students gain NSF research opportunities

Eleven students from UNG are taking part in National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates this summer.

Biology students win awards at conference

Three students pursuing degrees in biology won poster presentation awards at the Georgia Academy of Science conference hosted by Kennesaw State University.

Students part of oyster research team

Three UNG students have teamed up with two faculty members to research oysters on the Georgia coast to check for the presence of vibrio bacteria and potential antibiotic resistance.

Alumnus Tomcho wins NSF graduate fellowship

Alumnus Tomcho wins NSF grad fellowship

Alumnus Atticus Tomcho has been selected for the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program and will enroll in a master's program at the University of Georgia in the fall.

Rare corpse flower begins blooming at UNG

A corpse flower has begun blooming in the greenhouse at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Students earn awards at national poultry contest

UNG brought home seven awards from the 75th Ted Cameron National Poultry judging contest sponsored by the US Poultry and Egg Association.

Netflix series features professor as expert

Dr. Paul Johnson, professor of biology, was a featured expert in 'Files of the Unexplained' on Netflix.

Students help others safely view eclipse

Hundreds of UNG students and community members gathered on the Gen. William 'Lipp' Livsey Drill Field on April 8 to take in a total solar eclipse.

Hometown Harvest named Partner in Education

Senior Madison Callas played an integral part in the designation of UNG’s Hometown Harvest as a Lumpkin County 'Partner in Education.'

Annual Earth Day celebration returns

The annual Earth Day celebration hosted by the Department of Biology and its co-partners is scheduled to return on April 17.

NSF grant funds 40 STEM scholarships

Forty UNG students in STEM degree programs are now each receiving up to $10,000 per academic year in scholarships thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

STEM Goes Red visits UNG

The American Heart Association's STEM Goes Red event came to UNG on March 21 for the first time, engaging dozens of high school girls in STEM fields.

Faculty seek help studying cicadas

Biology professor Dr. Evan Lampert is seeking the public's help as he, Dr. Dobrusia Bialonska and UNG students study and map Brood XIX cicadas, which are emerging after 13 years underground.

Ray and Susan Morgan establish STEM scholarship

Morgans establish STEM scholarship

Alumni Ray and Susan Morgan have established the Ray and Susan Prather Morgan Scholarship to support STEM students at UNG.

Alumni praise versatility of IESA degrees

UNG alumni Kayla Ballenger and John Dees are encouraging undergraduate students to pursue a degree in IESA because of its versatility and profitability.

Professor, alumna publish work on motor behavior

UNG professor Dr. Andrzej Przybyla and alumna Virginie Eyraud, '21 & '22, published an article on interlimb asymmetries found in novice archery training.

UNG students present wildlife research

Seven UNG students presented their research at the Wildlife Society’s 30th annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

Shannon updates Big Bets strategy

UNG President Michael P. Shannon gave an update on his Bold Forward white paper strategy 'Big Bets' in a virtual town hall meeting Nov. 29.

Poultry team places at national event

The UNG poultry team placed sixth overall at the annual National Poultry Judging Contest in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

McNair student wins poster award

UNG junior Riley Rowland earned the Southeastern Regional Conference of the American Chemical Society 2023 Undergraduate Poster Award.

Professor awarded for online education work

Dr. Lori Wilson received the 2023 Interactive Science Educators award from Science Interactive, a leader in supporting effective online science education.

Students compete in Annual Research Pitch

Fourteen students from seven different departments competed in UNG's fourth Annual Research Pitch competition. The 2023 competition was held Nov. 1 at the Dahlonega Campus.

Hurricane Creek offers research opportunities

The Hurricane Creek Research Site near UNG's Dahlonega Campus is making a comeback and providing valuable research opportunities for undergraduate students.