Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
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Fresh vegetables from UNG's garden feed Lumpkin County studentsFresh radishes, tomatoes, onions, and an assortment of herbs were a few items the University of North Georgia (UNG) supplied the school system this summer and into the fall. The vegetables and herbs w
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Research Pitch Competition launches inaugural event in OctoberUNG students conducting research projects may compete in the inaugural Research Pitch Competition, which offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to present a 3-minute pitch of their acad
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COVID-19 does not stop research at UNGResearch has continued for the University of North Georgia (UNG) faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Andy Novobilski, associate provost for research and engagement and chief research
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$30,000 grant will expand STEM labThe University of North Georgia (UNG) reaped a boost in funding in June 2020 to help expand its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) lab. The John and Mary Franklin Foundation award
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12 students earn science-related summer internships and research opportunitiesTwelve UNG students were awarded internships or Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds a large number of opportunities for undergraduates to work in
Research Spotlight
Amanda has been involved in research with UNG since summer 2018 when she participated in CURCA's FUSE program. She worked under Dr. Gregory Feiden investigating starspots - cool spots on the surface of stars. She worked to quantify what starspot properties were required for theoretical predictions of a star's properties to agree with observed properties. She hopes to be able to publish her results in the coming months.
This summer, she is working at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics as a part of the NSF REU program. Here she is continuing to study and research stellar astronomy, specifically low mass stars. Through her research, Amanda has had the opportunity to present in poster session at various conferences including the Georgia Regional Astronomy Meeting, and Cool Stars 20. She expects to continue presenting research and attending conferences and will be presenting her current research at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Hawaii in January.