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Dr. Ramneet Kaur knows about trial and error. Ever since she conducted her postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School in Boston and Emory University in Atlanta, Kaur has examined ways to treat prostate cancer and breast cancer cells. "Cancer cells are very smart," said the lecturer of biology at the University of North Georgia (UNG). "You can target one pathway to kill them, and they activate another pathway." Once she arrived at UNG in 2017, Kaur has developed a few undergraduate research...

The Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities will feature virtual presentations this year.

February 5, 2021 Are you mentoring or advising students engaged in research and creative activities? Encourage them to apply to present virtually this year at the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) set for March 29. Undergraduates can submit abstracts through Feb. 22 to present their work using PowerPoint. New this year is the “Research Proposal” presentation category. This category is for students working with a mentor and engaged in developing and writin...

Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:00am By:  Andy Newberry | Msu Texas Midwestern State University graduate Megan Widner has some interesting advice for students following behind her. Avoid the easy path and instead, embrace the biggest challenge. “Work towards something that may scare or intimidate you,” said Widner, who grew up in Iowa Park and felt completely at home at the Dillard College of Business Administration where she earned a BBA in Marketing. Her advice to others is that goals...

February 2, 2021 Colin Mannex Washington State University has selected Colin Mannex as its new associate director of the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR). “Colin brings a wealth of experience in education to the program and is excited to help our university and students advance high-impact learning activities associated with student research, scholarship, and creative activities,” said Mary Sánchez Lanier, assistant vice provost. “I’m looking forward to building relationships wit...

SENIOR CENTER PINOCHLE Robin McLinn won high in one table of Senior Center Pinochle on Jan. 20 at the Senior Center of Finney County.  Bob Baker finished in second place and Leo Smith took third. SENIOR CENTER DOUBLE PINOCHLE Robin McLinn won high in one table of Senior Center Double Pinochle on Monday at the Senior Center of Finney County.  Albert Spor took second while Bob Baker finished in third place. SENIOR CENTER PITCH Leo Smith took first place in two tables of Senior Center Pitch on T...

January 22, 2021 Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA) Students’ applications and judges’ sign-ups are now open online for the ninth Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA), which will be held virtually on March 29, according to the Office of Undergraduate Research at Washington State University. “We anticipate as many as 200 students will again be accepted to share their research, scholarly pursuits, and creative activity, and we will...

Reality Check Ahead: Club Culture At NIT Rourkela SHARE 1 The SAC doesn’t sleep, quite literally. At any given time of the year, this spot of the campus is abuzz with tonnes of activities. Whether you are a music enthusiast, an artist, a tech guru or a sports freak, Student Activity Center or SAC has got you covered.  But what makes SAC so phenomenal? The backbone of this organisation lies in the clubs. The clubs make SAC the epitome of all excitement that happens in the college. The clubs ...

December 14, 2020 The American Diabetes Association (ADA) welcomes the 2021 Principal Officers and Board of Directors. The 17-member board is comprised of forward-thinking, innovative medical, scientific, education and executive business professionals, who will strategically lead and focus efforts to ensure the ADA continues to uphold the mission upon which it was founded. "I am so excited to announce our 2021 Board of Directors, including five new Board members,” said Tracey D. Brown, Chief ...

CURCA allocates newly redesigned mini-grants to 10 student-led projects Taylor Berry was one of a dozen students who won a Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities grant to conduct research. Berry is a sophomore from Villa Rica, Georgia, pursuing a degree in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry. University of North Georgia (UNG) students conducting research are trained to solve problems. Faced with delays and other obstacles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, students s...