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    Research and Engagement

    Welcome to the Office of Research and Engagement at the University of North Georgia (UNG). Our office serves the students, faculty and staff at UNG by providing support and access to resources that enhance the experience of being part of an engaged university.

    Whether its direct support of students through the Offices of Undergraduate Research, Nationally Competitive Scholarships, and Academic Engagement, or direct support of faculty and staff through the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership and the Office of Sponsored Programs, we’re here to help.

    UNG has a proud tradition of good stewardship of the resources provided by the people of Georgia, and the Office of Research and Engagement looks forward to furthering the goals of our state by engaging with the community as we share our strengths in teaching, research and service.

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    News

    Cronan gains research opportunity in Canada

    Cronan gains research opportunity in Canada

    UNG junior Anna Cronan has been selected for the summer 2023 Fulbright-MITACS Globalink Program, where she will conduct cover crop research.

    Annual Research Conference returns to in-person

    Research conference returns to in-person

    After two years of being held virtually, UNG's Annual Research Conference was held in person March 25 on the Gainesville Campus.
    Summit expands academic engagement to Poland

    Two faculty teach Polish students online

    UNG is collaborating with a Wroclaw University in Poland on the Wroclaw Security Summit 2021. Through the partnership, two UNG faculty are teaching graduate-level courses to Polish students online and
    Hartsfield publishes book geared toward educators

    Hartsfield publishes book for educators

    Dr. Danielle Hartsfield, associate professor of literacy and elementary education, edited a new book to teach future students who are earning educator and librarian degrees about the use of diverse books.
    Three students win Research Pitch Competition

    3 students win Research Pitch

    UNG students Sebastian Cherres, Chloe Meewes, and Cathryn Allen captured the top three spots of the second annual Research Pitch Competition and took home cash prizes.

    President and 26 others inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

    27 inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

    UNG President Bonita Jacobs and 26 other faculty and students were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
    Prater to be AIGA board member

    Prater to join board of graphic institute

    After many years as a member of the American Institute for Graphic Arts, assistant professor of graphic design Tiffany Joy Prater is finally a board member.
    Tennis courts to turn into multicourt complex

    Tennis courts being revamped

    The current tennis courts on UNG's Gainesville Campus are under construction. They are being renovated into four pickleball courts, two basketball courts, two arena soccer courts, two tennis courts, and
    Staff Council events help area nonprofits

    Staff Council helps area nonprofits

    Staff Council's two signature events have returned to the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. Both raise funds for charitable causes and promote a community spirit among staff.
    Two alumnae named finalists for Pickering Fellowship

    Two alumnae finalists for Pickering award

    Melissa Silva and Katherine Torres are finalists for the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship, which supplies fellows with up to $42,000 to complete a master's degree program and prepares them for Foreign Service
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    Where I Lead

    Evelyn Tello-Mendoza

    Evelyn Tello-Mendoza

    Evelyn Tello-Mendoza considers empathy and amplifying the voices of minority communities to be some of their main roles as a leader.
    Michelle Alvarado

    Michelle Alvarado

    Michelle Alvarado, a first-generation student, CAMP mentor, McNair Scholar, and Goizueta Scholarship recipient, hopes others will be inspired by her leadership and realize hardships are worthwhile.
    Victoria Hightower

    Victoria Hightower

    As a professor of history and assistant director of the Nationally Competitive Scholarships Office, Dr. Victoria Hightower educates students at UNG about world history and encourages them to explore the world through study abroad experiences.
    Philip Weed

    Philip Weed

    Philip Weed worked steadily on his degree while at his full-time job. The former Air Force technical sergeant served as an Arabic linguist and attended the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California, to become proficient in the language.
    Tyler Wilson

    Tyler Wilson

    Alumnus Tyler Wilson completed two research projects that helped him earn the nation's most prestigious scholarship for STEM students. He credits UNG for his success.
    Haley and Hannah Menees

    Haley and Hannah Menees

    UNG students Haley and Hannah Menees have big plans. The sisters, who are 14 months apart, plan to study abroad before they become doctors.
    Caleb Brooks

    Caleb Brooks

    UNG alumni Caleb Brooks realized he had a knack for studying and analyzing media, mainly film, and learning Japanese. He parlayed that skill into regularly tutoring students online and winning a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
    Maggie Simmons

    Maggie Simmons

    Maggie Simmons' concentration on the Chinese language and culture led her to enroll in UNG's Chinese Language Flagship. That same determination drove her to seek out scholarship opportunities to fund a study abroad. So far, she has been successful.
    Stephanie Castillo

    Stephanie Castillo

    Stephanie Castillo wears many hats. She is the primary caregiver for her grandmother, a part-time nanny, and a full-time student on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Gainesville Campus. She will add world traveler after completing a study abroad program in Spain.

    Pamela Elfenbein

    Pamela Elfenbein

    A love for her grandparents turned into an academic interest in gerontology for Pamela Elfenbein, and she's used that expertise to create an academic program that has grown into the Institute for Healthy Aging at UNG.
    Amanda Ash

    Amanda Ash

    During her three years at UNG, Amanda Ash's successes were plentiful. Her final award was the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, which is known as the most prestigious undergraduate award in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States.

    Erin McIntosh

    Erin McIntosh

    UNG art faculty member Erin McIntosh seeks as many avenues as possible to share art with others in hopes of inspiring them to pursue their passion.
    John Leyba

    John Leyba

    Dr. John Leyba, dean of UNG's College of Science & Mathematics, has helped oversee growth in the college while also seeking to maintain an accessible mentality.

    David Patterson

    David Patterson

    Dr. David Patterson, associate professor of biology, has leveraged internal and external funding to help provide valuable undergraduate research opportunities to his students.

    Komlan Sogah

    Komlan Sogah

    As the first of his family to go to college, Komlan Sogah plans to make the most of his higher education. He plans to use his computer training and language skills to serve his country.

    Nataly Morales Villa

    Nataly Morales Villa

    Nataly Morales Villa earned a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and became the first in her family to earn a college degree when she graduated from UNG.
    Phillip Mitchell

    Phillip Mitchell

    Dr. Phillip Mitchell, an assistant professor of English at UNG, has found success both with internal awards and as a songwriter.

    Anastasia Lin

    Anastasia Lin

    Dr. Anastasia Lin, assistant vice president of research and engagement, mentors students applying for nationally competitive scholarships and has helped UNG become a top producer of Fulbright students.

    Warren Treon

    Warren Treon

    Warren Treon took a math class and a psychology class and fell in love with college. Now, he is pursuing a chemistry degree with the goal of becoming an optometrist.
    Uriyah Davis

    Uriyah Davis

    UNG alumna Uriyah Davis has experienced a lot of success at UNG, including establishing the first black sorority at the university.
    Juan Velasquez

    Juan Velasquez

    Juan Velasquez found multiple ways to give back to the UNG community while he was a student.
    Jasmine Bouges

    Jasmine Bouges

    The success Jasmine Bouges encountered at UNG is not lost on her. She was out of school for two years and learned "being an adult without a college education is expensive."

    Sheila Sanchez

    Sheila Sanchez

    Sheila Sanchez has a passion for proper health care and skills of financial planning. She plans to use both to become an advocate for elderly and low-income patients.
    Jessica Hamilton

    Jessica Hamilton

    Jessica Hamilton took advantage of multiple research opportunities while earning a physics degree from UNG.
    Jessica Nix

    Jessica Nix

    Working in a lab all day may seem boring to others, but the quest for the answer keeps Jessica Nix zeroed into the task.
    Brendyn Melugin

    Brendyn Melugin

    UNG helped Army veteran Brendyn Melugin change gears in his career after suffering an injury while serving.

    Caroline Brown

    Caroline Brown

    Caroline Brown's said her interactions with faculty made a difference in her education. "They take a vested interest in their students, in preparing them and encouraging them and equipping them for the next stage."
    John Blessing

    John Blessing

    UNG alumnus John Blessing, '20, is proud to be the university's first Truman Scholar because it gave him a chance.
    Lesley Jones

    Lesley Jones

    Lesley Jones enjoyed college much better the second time around by becoming involved on campus at UNG.
    John Dees

    John Dees

    At 33, John Dees decided to change the direction of his future and pursue a degree at UNG. "I had a lot of professors who saw that I worked hard and took time to cultivate me and gave me a lot of special attention."
    Aimee Tomlinson

    Aimee Tomlinson

    Dr. Aimée Tomlinson, a professor of chemistry, has leveraged both her connections and external funding to provide undergraduate students a chance to participate alongside her in innovative research.

    Kaitlin Ramspeck

    Kaitlin Ramspeck

    A chance meeting turned into an opportunity for 2018 graduate, Kaitlin Ramspeck, to travel halfway around the world and lead a research project.
    Erin Smith

    Erin Smith

    UNG alumna Erin Smith chose to use her love for social media and lead several important accounts.
    Sonia Alcantar

    Sonia Alcantar

    UNG alumna Sonia Alcantar, '16, believes no one should limit themselves. "Put yourself out there and make friends and talk with professors. You’ll never know what they’ll help you achieve in your life."
    Katayoun Mobasher

    Katayoun Mobasher

    Dr. Katayoun Mobasher enjoys interdisciplinary studies where she can combine her background and knowledge of geology, GIS, and remote sensing technologies in health-related fields.

    Teaching Academic: A CTLL Blog

    Navigating ChatGPT with your Students
    February 7, 2023
    Esther Morgan-Ellis is Associate Professor of Music History and Assistant Director of Academic Engagement. If you are not familiar with the capabilities of ChatGPT, start by visiting the website now […]
    LEAP into Action – An Opportunity to Shake Things Up
    December 1, 2022
    Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of posts in which past LEAP Action Grant recipients report on their projects. Ana Pozzi Harris is Senior Lecturer of Art […]
    In Defense of Lecturing
    November 3, 2022
    Dee Gillespie is a Professor of US History in the Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy, and a winner of the 2022 Teaching Excellence Award. “No more sage on the […]
    Rountree reflects on Governor’s Teaching Fellows Academic Year Program
    October 20, 2022
    Among other transformations to her writing courses, Dr. Stephanie Rountree has revolutionized her Multicultural American Literature class this fall semester. This transformation was inspired in part by her participation in […]
    Collaborative student projects across classrooms and disciplines: How to foster academic skills through shared experience
    September 8, 2022
    Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of posts in which past LEAP Action Grant recipients report on their projects. Dr. Ralph Hale is Assistant Professor of Psychological […]

    CTLL Events and Workshops

    Evening New Faculty Orientation
    January 4, 2024
    Date: Thursday, January 4, 2024 Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The 2024 Evening New Faculty Orientation (NFO) will be held Thursday, January 4, 2024. All incoming faculty are invited to attend this event for important information regarding working at UNG. This orientation will be offered online […]
    Friday Writing Session: Saying What Others Have Said, So You Can Say What You Want to Say: Writing a Literature Review
    January 19, 2024
    Friday, January 19, 2024 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Zoom Saying What Others Have Said, So You Can Say What You Want to Say: Writing a Literature Review Presented by J. Michael Rifenburg One of the more popular college writing textbooks is called “They Say […]
    HIP Academy (Private)
    January 22, 2024
    Monday, January 22, 2024  12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.   HIP Tasks and Scaffolding for Student Comprehension
    Fulbright Session: Your Future as a Fulbright Scholar
    January 31, 2024
    Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Zoom Topic: Your Future as a Fulbright Scholar Presenters: Dr. Guenet Abraham Join Dr. Guenet Abraham, Visual Artist, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to learn about her experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Ethiopia.  As a […]
    Shut Up and Write
    February 6, 2024
    This workshop provides participants a block of time to set aside to make progress on research and writing. We will work in one block of fifty minutes with a five-minute block of talking at the beginning and a five-minute block of talking at the end. […]
    Teaching Conversations: Building Student Study Skills
    February 7, 2024
    Wednesday, February 7, 2024 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Zoom Building Student Study Skills Led by Susan Brantley, Lori Furbush, and Nathan Price The focus of this session will be to provide faculty with strategies for helping students develop effective study skills. Participants will learn about the […]
    New Faculty Institute: Effective Teaching: Establishing Best Practices
    February 12, 2024
    Monday, February 12, 2024 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. DAH – Cottrell 269 GVL – Nesbitt 4101 Zoom Topic: Effective Teaching: Establishing Best Practices We strongly encourage all full-time and part-time faculty new to UNG to participate in the New Faculty Institute program, a series of six […]
    Engaging Pedagogy Exchange: Designing Assignments to Integrate Learning
    February 14, 2024
    Wednesday February 14, 2024 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Zoom Topic: Written Reflections 2.0: Designing Assignments to Integrate Learning Speaker: Miriam Moore Reflection assignments raise a number of questions: what’s the difference between a play-by-play recount and a reflection? What does deep or critical reflection
    Friday Writing Session: Making Good First Impressions: Writing a Title and Abstract
    February 16, 2024
    Friday, February 16, 2024 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Zoom Making Good First Impressions: Writing a Title and Abstract Presented by J. Michael Rifenburg Admit it, you rarely read past the title and abstract when digging into the last academic journal in your field, right? […]
    New Department Heads: Considering Ethics in Leadership Positions
    February 19, 2024
    Monday, February 19, 2024 | 12 p.m.-1 p.m. | Zoom Topic: Considering Ethics in Leadership Positions Speaker: Steven Lloyd The New Department Heads Workshop Series will be offered as a one-year community to support department heads who have been in administrative positions three years or […]
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