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    Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

    Students who engage in research and creative activities as undergraduates have higher learning gains, such as problem solving and critical thinking skills, and increased self-confidence and independence. Good problem solving and critical thinking skills are highly valued in today's workplace - no matter the field of study you decide to pursue!

    Is undergraduate research for you? There's only one way to find out! Look through our site, find a faculty member in your department, and contact him or her about engaging in research and creative activities. Or, contact us and let us help you find a research mentor!

    Annual Research Conference FUSE 2022 Contact Us

    Research Spotlight: Madison Bunch

    I have been participating in microbiology undergraduate research with Dr. Bialonska and Dr. Johnson since my sophomore year, and I have had the opportunity to research quorum sensing inhibition, biofilm formation and inhibition, identifying bacteria isolated from KT tape, and investigating antimicrobial resistance with the pathogenic species that were isolated from the tapes.

    I have always been interested in the medical side of biology, so I love research because it gives me a way to investigate some of the most recent and pressing issues in modern medicine (such as antibiotic resistance) outside of the traditional hospital setting. I also love the research process as a whole, specifically being able to have my hands in every part of the process from starting with a research question, to experimenting with different methodology, and finally fine-tuning those methods and achieving results. Research has also allowed me to work closely with professors that I greatly admire and learn research techniques from them. Participating in undergraduate research allowed me to see that I am interested in pursuing a research-related career, and I hope to go to graduate school to achieve this goal.

    CURCA News

    NSF funds undergrad research experiences

    NSF funds undergrad research experiences

    Thirteen UNG students will take part in undergraduate research experiences funded by the National Science Foundation and other sources during summer 2022.

    Chemistry alumna, students earn prestigious fellowships

    Alumna, students earn prestigious fellowships

    Alumna Lydia Skolrood has earned acceptance into the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, while students Gina Diodati and Calvin Perdigao have received generous grad school funding.

    Students present research at Capitol

    Students present research at Capitol

    Four UNG students presented at an annual event at the Georgia Capitol that provides a forum for undergraduate 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.

    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.

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    Research Pitch Workshop (CURCA) 10/5/2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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    Oct 19
    Mentoring Undergraduate Researchers Workshop (CURCA) 10/19/2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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