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- [America’s economy continued to grow and diversify while recovering from COVID-19](https://www.terry.uga.edu/news/stories/2023/americas-economy-continued-grow-and-diversify-while-recovering-covid-19#new_tab) - In the rebound from the COVID-19 recession the buying power of American households continued to grow and diversify in 2021. According to the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth’s annual Multicultural Economy Report, America’s buying power totaled $18.5 trillion in 2021 — a 329 percent increase since the research series’ first report in
- [CURO gets students centered on research](https://news.uga.edu/centered-on-research/#new_tab) - UGA's Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities opens the door to funding, research, and valuable experience. Exploring a lifelong passion. Discovering a potential career path. Building new knowledge. These are opportunities that college can present to any undergraduate, but for the University of Georgia students participating in CURO, they do it all through research. CURO—the Center
- [BIRC provides state-of-the-art imaging capabilities for UGA researchers](https://research.uga.edu/news/birc-provides-state-of-the-art-imaging-capabilities-for-uga-researchers/) - In 2007, the University of Georgia launched the Bio-Imaging Research Center (BIRC), a multi-imaging research suite designed to provide a full range of biological tissue imaging technologies for use by biomedical investigators across campus. Directed by Brett Clementz, Distinguished Research Professor of psychology and neuroscience, the facility houses a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, electroencephalography
- [Making the invisible visible: Gene Brody's contributions to science & UGA](https://cfr.uga.edu/making-the-invisible-visible/#new_tab) - The Center for Family Research (CFR) can trace some of its roots to, of all places, the Arizona desert. While working on his doctorate in psychology at The University of Arizona, Gene Brody found himself part of a research team funded by the Children’s Television Workshop. They were trying to provide Sesame Street with strategies
- [UGA Center for Food Safety student wins Jim Ayres Young Investigator Award](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10231/jim-ayres-award.html#new_tab) - University of Georgia Center for Food Safety doctoral student Jouman Hassan has been named the first-place winner of this year's Jim Ayres Young Investigator Award by the Georgia Association for Food Protection. To compete, Georgia students submit research abstracts in hopes of winning one of three awards. All three of this year's winners are UGA
- [Monarchs’ white spots aid migration](https://news.uga.edu/monarch-spots-aid-migration/#new_tab) - The butterflies with larger white spots fly more efficiently, making long trip easier If you’ve ever wondered how the monarch butterfly got its spots, University of Georgia researchers may have just found the answer. The new study suggests that the butterflies with more white spots are more successful at reaching their long-distance wintering destination. Although
- [Pathogen alters eco-evolutionary plant interactions of endangered butterfly](https://www.ceid.uga.edu/2021/05/20/plant-pathogen-invasion-modifies-the-eco-evolutionary-host-plant-interactions-of-an-endangered-checkerspot-butterfly/#new_tab) - The Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly, notable for its checkered orange, white and black coloring, is a butterfly species native to the remnant grasslands of the Pacific Northwest of North America. Critically endangered, the Taylor’s checkerspot heavily relies on a caterpillar food source that is being infected by a fungus that has recently invaded North America. English
- [Monarch butterfly populations are thriving in North America](https://news.uga.edu/monarch-butterfly-populations-are-thriving/#new_tab) - Monarch butterfly populations are thriving in North America 4 days agoby Leigh Beeson A monarch butterfly sits on a leaf outside. A monarch butterfly rests on a leaf in Nova Scotia, Canada. (Photo courtesy of Pat Davis) Summer numbers have remained stable for 25 years despite dire warnings For years, scientists have warned that monarch
- [Fewer meals may prevent Type 2 diabetes, obesity](https://news.uga.edu/fewer-meals-may-prevent-diabetes/#new_tab) - Reducing meals, cutting out midnight snacks may optimize gut health When intermittent fasting became all the rage among Hollywood celebrities, skeptics balked at the idea of skipping meals. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests the celebs might not have been that far off. The review found that a specific type of restricted
- [Hodgson Singers place second at international competition](https://news.uga.edu/hodgson-singers-place-second-at-international-competition/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia Hodgson Singers took second place at the prestigious 18th Marktoberdorf International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf, Germany, May 26-30. Twelve choirs from around the world faced four days of competitive rounds, master classes, concerts and cultural exchange, and the Hodgson Singers were awarded the highest level of achievement—Excellence at an International
- [Parenting intervention could improve sleep for Black infants](https://research.uga.edu/news/parenting-intervention-could-improve-sleep-for-black-infants/) - A parenting intervention can improve the sleep of Black infants according to a new study from researchers at the University of Georgia and Augusta University. As a group, many Black infants do not get the minimum 12 hours of sleep per day recommended by organizations such as the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the
- [UGA, Vietnam deepen partnership to recover missing war dead](https://www.franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2026/uga-vietnam-deepen-partnership-recover-missing-war-dead#new_tab) - When a government delegation from Vietnam visited the University of Georgia Aug. 12, members weren’t coming to see a single laboratory or one breakthrough technology. Instead, they visited a university where historians, archaeologists, geographers, geologists, chemists, engineers, biologists, geneticists, and computer scientists are working together to solve one of the most difficult legacies of war:
- [New imaging system documents seizures in real time](https://news.uga.edu/documenting-seizures/#new_tab) - seizure is a sudden, overwhelming wave of electrical energy passing through the brain in a matter of seconds — so fast, in fact, that it’s been nearly impossible to fully capture where these electrical bursts originate, how they move and where they stop. That’s why University of Georgia researchers developed a new high-resolution light-sheet imaging system that
- [Oh, the places you went!: Summer research takes UGA students across the globe](https://research.uga.edu/news/oh-the-places-you-went-summer-research-takes-uga-students-across-the-globe/) - Classes may slow down during the summer, but research continues at full speed. In May, we invited University of Georgia students and faculty to submit images captured during their summer research activities, from labs to the field and beyond—sometimes far beyond Athens. They more than delivered. We received submissions from students across UGA’s schools and
- [Research reveals how medieval writers reshaped stories of ancient women](https://www.franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2026/research-reveals-how-medieval-writers-reshaped-stories-ancient-women#new_tab) - Just as today’s filmmakers reboot classic movies, medieval writers turned to the ancient world for stories they could reshape for their own audiences. The characters remained familiar, but their motivations and moral significance shifted as ideas about religion, gender, and power evolved. For Mounawar Abbouchi, a doctoral candidate in the Department of English at the
- [UGA-Griffin’s new Green Stormwater Demonstration Site offers solutions to urban water challenge](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/new-green-stormwater-demonstration-site-offers-solutions-to-urban-water-challenge/#new_tab) - For 138 years, the University of Georgia’s Griffin campus has been rooted in the mission of improving agriculture and the environment in Georgia. Today, that mission is tackling one of the most pressing infrastructure challenges of the modern era: how we manage our water. To address the mounting impacts of urban stormwater runoff, the Center for Urban Agriculture has
- [Dance as research: UGA students take creative inquiry to the world's stage](https://www.franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2026/dance-research-uga-students-take-creative-inquiry-worlds-stage#new_tab) - Two University of Georgia dance students spent the summer training at internationally recognized programs in Italy and Germany, where they explored choreography as a form of artistic research alongside leading contemporary dance artists. Rising third-year dance and finance major Spencer Burdett studied the work of choreographer Pina Bausch with former members of Tanztheater Wuppertal at Orsolina28 in
- [Psychology professor is building better treatments for schizophrenia](https://news.uga.edu/psychology-professor-is-building-better-treatments-for-schizophrenia/#new_tab) - Gregory Strauss’ plans to become a fiction writer were derailed by undergraduate research. As an English major at the University of Georgia, Strauss joined the laboratory of Lloyd Stephen Miller, where he encountered some of the first neuroimaging studies of schizophrenia. The science fascinated him. The patients stayed with him. “I was drawn to studying schizophrenia
- [Unsocial kids may be happier than you think](https://news.uga.edu/unsocial-kids-may-be-happier-than-you-think/#new_tab) - The child who plays alone during recess may be perfectly content doing so, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The research found that some elementary school children who appear unsociable actually just prefer being solo, as long as they know they belong in a broader social setting. These children knew their peers
- [Mental health workers may hold negative beliefs about people who misuse opioids](https://news.uga.edu/mental-health-workers-and-opioid-stigma/#new_tab) - new study from the University of Georgia suggests that mental health workers may hold the harshest views toward the very patient population they’re supposed to help: people with opioid addiction. The researchers found that healthcare workers in the mental health field, including those providing mental health treatment, support services and more, had higher levels of stigmatizing
- [Innovation Gateway Startups program is providing the roadmap to success](https://research.uga.edu/news/innovation-gateway-startups-program-is-providing-the-roadmap-to-success/) - A startup founder’s dream is to find themselves locked in a room with a person who will write them their big check. The Innovation Gateway program is helping make that dream a reality. No, they’re not attempting to trap investors in boxes with our startup founders, but they have developed a new program that will
- [Could social media change your travel plans?](https://news.uga.edu/could-social-media-change-your-travel-plans/#new_tab) - New University of Georgia research suggests that social media could be influencing people’s travel plans. When people post photos and videos of their trip, they may not be using those posts to just update family and friends on what they’re up to. They also love it when their posts get a bunch of likes and comments.
- [Empowering the next generation: One student’s commitment to mentorship and research](https://grad.uga.edu/empowering-the-next-generation-one-students-commitment-to-mentorship-and-research/#new_tab) - In the lab and in the classroom, Taylor Elijah Martin has built a graduate career defined by both scientific rigor and a deep commitment to mentorship. A Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program at the University of Georgia, Martin conducts research in Dr. Xiaoqin Ye’s lab while also making significant contributions to undergraduate education.
- [Tracking the trace elements that feed our ocean](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2026/07/29/tracking-the-trace-elements-that-feed-our-ocean/#new_tab) - When it comes to life in the Earth’s oceans, the smallest players often have the biggest roles. Trace elements, aptly named for their minute concentrations in seawater, can control the distribution of life in the surface ocean and help regulate the planet’s climate. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) faculty member Clifton Buck’s research
- [The future is jelly](https://gacoast.uga.edu/the-future-is-jelly/) - What if one of Georgia’s most abundant marine species could help solve problems far beyond the ocean? Student research at the University of Georgia is exploring new ways to transform cannonball jellyfish into value-added products, from ingredients that help protect frozen foods to biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics. Supported by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea
- [UGA scientists need your help to stop an invasive hornet](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/help-control-yellow-legged-hornet/) - Takeaways Early detection of yellow-legged hornets in Georgia is critical to protecting honey bees and agriculture: Identifying and reporting sightings in spring helps eliminate queens before colonies grow and reduces long-term ecological and economic damage. Georgia’s response to invasive yellow-legged hornets relies on trapping, tracking and public reporting: The Georgia Department of Agriculture and UGA are using
- [What’s in it for me? People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them](https://news.uga.edu/people-more-likely-to-help-the-environment-when-it-benefits-them/) - Framing cleanup efforts as a way to meet people, exercise can boost pro-environmental behaviors People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them personally, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study found that focusing on how volunteering can benefit participants, such as by providing a new
- [UGA’s Center for Urban Agriculture supports food systems and green spaces in Georgia](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/uga-center-for-urban-agriculture/) - Georgia’s cities are buzzing with ideas. In places where space is tight and ideas are big, the University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture helps residents create landscapes, food systems and training programs to keep their communities thriving. The pattern is familiar: A crossroads becomes a town, a town becomes a city, a city sprawls into what
- [How can AI translate without being trained as a translator?](https://research.uga.edu/news/how-can-ai-translate-without-being-trained-as-a-translator/) - Local large language AI models are closing the gap with cloud-based models in professional computer-assisted language translation, according to a new study from the University of Georgia that also sheds light on how large language models (LLMs) learn to translate. The findings could give professional translators a practical alternative to cloud-based AI, particularly in fields
- [Tracking plastic: An all-women eXXpedition across New Zealand's waters](https://research.uga.edu/news/tracking-plastic-an-all-women-exxpedition-across-new-zealands-waters/) - Earlier this summer, the all-female crew of the 70-foot sailing vessel eXXpedition completed the first leg of a voyage from Auckland to the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, combining ocean adventure with a scientific examination of how plastic consumer waste is handled throughout its life cycle. On board the eXXpedition were two professional crew
- [Does court-ordered community service work?](https://news.uga.edu/does-court-ordered-community-service-work/#new_tab) - For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individual rehabilitation. But does it actually work? A new study from the University of Georgia suggests it doesn’t. “These goals aren’t really being met. It’s mixed,” said Rebecca Nesbit, lead author
- [Gut feelings: How stress may reshape the microbiome and influence brain health](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/gut-microbiome-influence-on-mental-health/#new_tab) - For years, scientists have understood that the effects of brain disease and injuries can extend far beyond the skull, triggering inflammation, immune responses and lasting neurological effects. But emerging research suggests the relationship between the brain and the body may be even more intertwined than once thought, extending deep into the gut. New findings from University of
- [Study reveals the environmental conditions shaping doliolid and salp populations through life stages](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2026/07/22/study-reveals-the-environmental-conditions-shaping-doliolid-and-salp-populations-through-life-stages/#new_tab) - Though often overlooked, doliolids and salps play important roles in ocean ecosystems. These two groups of tiny, barrel-shaped, gelatinous sea animals are known to have mass population events called blooms. They eat by filtering plankton from seawater, influencing marine food webs and the movement of carbon and nutrients through the ocean. A new study led
- [Research reveals how Chernobyl wolves may be adapting to chronic radiation exposure](https://srel.uga.edu/research-reveals-how-chornobyl-wolves-may-be-adapting-to-chronic-radiation-exposure/#new_tab) - On April 28th, two days after the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear explosion, a new paper was published in the journal, Molecular Ecology, that provides the most detailed look to date at the impact of widespread chronic radiation exposure on gene regulation and natural selection in the grey wolves living in the Chernobyl Exclusion
- [Renowned researchers to advance personalized medicine, AI at UGA](https://research.uga.edu/news/renowned-researchers-to-advance-personalized-medicine-ai-at-uga/) - Francisco Fernandez-Lima and Guo-Wei Wei are UGA’s newest GRA Eminent Scholars Two internationally recognized researchers whose work is speeding drug development, advancing environmental science and expanding the frontiers of personalized medicine will join the University of Georgia as its newest Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars. Francisco Fernandez-Lima, currently a professor of chemistry, physics and biochemistry
- [There are gaps in food access in Georgia, but not where you’d expect](https://news.uga.edu/food-access-gaps-in-georgia/#new_tab) - In 2023, more than 50 million people across the United States turned to food pantries and other charitable organizations for meals. But many may be unable to reach the food they need, particularly if they live in a more well-off area, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. On the surface, it may
- [“Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone” is coming to Georgia](https://news.uga.edu/edmonia-lewis-said-in-stone-is-coming-to-georgia/#new_tab) - The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will present “Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone” this fall from Aug. 8 to Jan. 3, 2027. Referred to as a “must-see” exhibition by the Art Newspaper and “an act of reclamation” by Art in America, the first major retrospective exhibition of the work of the
- [Meet the experts seeding the future of precision agriculture research at UGA](https://research.uga.edu/news/meet-the-experts-seeding-the-future-of-precision-agriculture-research-at-uga/) - In 2022, the University of Georgia established its Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA), a home for research, education, extension, and outreach in next-generation agricultural technology. Since then, it has grown into a trusted partner for growers and business, addressing vital needs for one of Georgia’s biggest industries. IIPA is home to more than 90
- [UGA food safety expert explains cyclosporiasis and how to reduce your risk](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/uga-expert-cyclosporiasis-food-safety/#new_tab) - Takeaways Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite linked to fresh produce: The parasite spreads through contaminated food or water and is most commonly associated with leafy greens and berries. Washing produce helps but doesn’t eliminate all risk: Because Cyclospora can cling to the surface of fruits and vegetables, proper handwashing, food handling and cooking remain important safeguards. Scientists face challenges detecting
- [Investing podcasts are super popular. But do they help people learn the market?](https://news.uga.edu/investing-podcasts/#new_tab) - From game highlights to cold cases to political pontificating, podcasts provide the stage for public conversations in 2026. But are we learning anything from all that chatter? When it comes to investing and playing the markets, the answer seems to be yes. New research from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business suggests that people
- [Georgia Health Landscape offers scalable model for community-aligned translational research](https://research.uga.edu/news/georgia-health-landscape-offers-scalable-model-for-community-aligned-translational-research/) - The Georgia Clinical Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA) has released a new tool created by University of Georgia researchers to help public health investigators better understand health needs across the state. The Georgia Health Landscape is a data-informed platform designed to connect researchers, programs, innovators, and local partners with the data and community insight needed
- [Preparing teachers to support students with asthma](https://news.uga.edu/prepare-teachers-to-support-students-with-asthma/#new_tab) - One in every 12 children has asthma, making it the most common chronic condition in children. But many teachers lack the training needed to support those students, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers began studying asthma in schools in 2001, when only a handful of states had laws that let
- [Why don’t more farmers use cover crops? UGA research offers answers](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/why-dont-more-farmers-use-cover-crops/#new_tab) - Agriculture isn’t a monolith. What works on one farm may fail on another because every operation is affected by different weather, soils, water availability, markets, pests, diseases and countless other variables. If agriculture isn’t one thing, it follows that farmers aren’t, either. Yet conversations about conservation often assume farmers fall into two camps: those who
- [Through Google-funded initiative, UGA students use AI technology, community engagement to support Georgia farmers](https://news.uga.edu/google-funded-fieldlog-platform/#new_tab) - For many Georgia farmers, the workday doesn’t end when they leave the field. After long hours of planting, spraying and harvesting crops, many still spend evenings completing paperwork, compliance reports and operational recordkeeping. On a recent morning, University of Georgia student Bradley Smith traveled to the UGA Tifton campus and sat alongside farmers and agricultural
- [$6.5 billion: UGA’s annual economic impact grows](https://news.uga.edu/6-5-billion-ugas-annual-economic-impact-grows/#new_tab) - Itstartswith.uga.edu offers resources for individuals, businesses and communities Growth in the number of graduates earning degrees in high-demand fields, a thriving research and innovation ecosystem, and a commitment to serving the state have lifted the University of Georgia’s annual economic impact to its highest level yet: $6.5 billion. “This report demonstrates that the University of Georgia
- [UGA bioplastics technologies fuel state’s economy](https://news.uga.edu/new-materials-institute-partner-rwdc/#new_tab) - Company bringing 200 jobs to Athens is an essential university partner When University of Georgia professor Jason Locklin met Daniel Carraway over 10 years ago, neither of them knew their professional relationship would result in a substantial economic development investment in Athens. Back in 2008, Locklin, who is now director of UGA’s New Materials Institute, was an assistant
- [A look at Georgia’s economy and the industries and people who influence it](https://research.uga.edu/news/a-look-at-georgias-economy-and-the-industries-and-people-who-influence-it/) - UGA’s Jeffrey Humphreys is the man you call when you need to know about Georgia’s economy and the businesses and populations that impact it.
- [Georgia Economic Outlook for 2021 set for Dec. 3](https://news.uga.edu/georgia-economic-outlook-2021-dec-3/#new_tab) - UGA’s economic forecast will be released at a virtual event this year Economic forecasters from the University of Georgia and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will provide essential insights for these uncertain times at this year’s Georgia Economic Outlook. For the first time in the program’s 38-year history, the event will be hosted virtually and streamed
- [UGA’s contributions to Georgia are worth $6.3 billion](https://research.uga.edu/news/universitys-economic-impact-across-state-reaches-6-3-billion/) - Nearly two out of three UGA alumni live and work in Georgia, where they contribute to the economies, tax bases and social fabrics of their communities
- [Motorcyclist survey gives rural towns tool for tourism](https://news.uga.edu/motorcyclist-survey-rural-towns-tool-tourism/#new_tab) - By surveying landscapes, municipalities can find new ways to attract riders When rural towns look for ideas to widen their economic base, tourism isn’t always the most obvious solution—especially during a pandemic. But a new study by University of Georgia researchers offers a potential road map, connecting landscapes to preferences among motorcycle enthusiasts. By designating
- [Each college graduate adds $2M to Georgia’s GDP](https://news.uga.edu/selig-each-grad-adds-2m-state-gdp/#new_tab) - Georgians have long viewed higher education as the fastest path to a brighter future, but new research shows how college graduates also fuel the state’s economic engine. The lifetime earnings of each new four-year college graduate will increase Georgia’s gross domestic product by almost $2 million, according to a new study from the Selig Center for Economic Growth
- [Eliminating cash could benefit average U.S. families](https://news.uga.edu/eliminating-cash-could-benefit-average-u-s-families/#new_tab) - New study shows tax cuts could offset giving up physical currency Soon, $50 and $100 bills may be a thing of the past. That’s the future some economists are predicting—and want. But will people be better off without paper money? New research from the University of Georgia suggests they could be—as long as certain taxes are
- [Consumer buying power is more diverse than ever](https://news.uga.edu/selig-multicultural-economy-report-2021/#new_tab) - UGA economist has charted the explosive growth of Hispanic, African American and Asian American markets since 1990 In the 30 years since the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth launched its Multicultural Economy report, the population of the United States has grown more racially and ethnically diverse and so has the nation’s buying power. With the
- [UGA students develop transit plan for rural Georgia community](https://outreach.uga.edu/uga-students-help-rural-georgia-community-embrace-transit/#new_tab) - When most people think of public transportation they envision populous, metropolitan areas. Not Moultrie, Georgia. But when local residents started missing doctor’s appointments, were routinely late for work and many had to depend on other people to get where they needed to go, city leaders decided it was an idea they needed to explore. They
- [Economic lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic](https://news.uga.edu/economic-lessons-learned-from-covid-pandemic/#new_tab) - Three economists analyze the pitfalls, highlights and what we learned It’s been a year since the SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 pandemic turned the ways we work and play upside down. For many Georgians, it’s been a year of lost wages, working from home and remote learning. But for all the change and anxiety there were bright spots
- [Choppy rebound from pandemic recession to smooth out](https://news.uga.edu/terry-georgia-economic-outlook-2021/#new_tab) - The COVID-19 economic recession is very likely over in Georgia, but the state still faces a hard slog to reach a full recovery, according to a new forecast from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. The state is on track to recover more quickly in the coming year than the U.S. economy, with a
- [$7.4 billion: UGA’s annual economic impact on Georgia sets record](https://news.uga.edu/7-4-billion-economic-impact-on-georgia-sets-record/#new_tab) - In the past year, the University of Georgia has conferred more than 10,700 degrees, helped bring nearly 60 new research-based products to market, and leveraged its statewide network of extension agents and public service and outreach units to help individuals and communities across Georgia thrive. In fulfilling its three-part mission of teaching, research and service,
- [SPIA assistant professor examines pressing issues in health economics](https://news.uga.edu/spia-assistant-professor-examines-pressing-issues-in-health-economics/#new_tab) - Emily Lawler’s research centers on health policy, vaccination mandates As the daughter of two educators from Kentucky, Emily Lawler knew from a young age that she wanted to be a professor. When she embarked on her undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky, her early interests led her from biology to engineering and back again.
- [CAES generates record-setting $686.3 million annual economic impact in Georgia](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/8877/caes-economic-impact.html#new_tab) - A recent university-wide report authored by University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) economist Michael Adjemian has revealed that in 2021, CAES’ economic impact on the state of Georgia was the highest since UGA began publishing the annual report in 2015. CAES generated an economic impact of $686.3 million last year, divided between teaching ($241.3 million),
- [UGA’s economic impact grows to record high of $7.6 billion](https://news.uga.edu/ugas-economic-impact-7-6-billion-2022/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia generated a record $7.6 billion for the state’s economy in 2022 through its teaching, research and public service, according to a new study. Growth in the number of degrees conferred at the undergraduate and graduate levels, increases in externally funded research activity, and an expansion of public service and outreach activities
- [State is in for a mild, short recession](https://news.uga.edu/georgia-economic-outlook-state-is-in-for-a-mild-short-recession/#new_tab) - The report from Terry College says state should avoid the worst effects While Georgia’s economy made a near-record recovery from the COVID-19 recession in 2022, tighter monetary policy and energy price shocks will likely trigger a mild and brief economic slowdown in 2023. This will be a marked change from the 4% growth the state
- [Georgia’s economy is headed for a ‘soft landing’](https://news.uga.edu/georgias-economy-is-headed-for-a-soft-landing/#new_tab) - Economic development success and strong demographics buttress the state against recession risks Georgia’s post-COVID economic expansion is expected to slow but continue, with GDP increasing by 1.1% in 2024, according to economic forecasters at the University of Georgia Selig Center for Economic Growth. While smaller than the 3% growth rate Georgia saw in 2023, the
- [Ag sector likely to support economy through possible recession](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/8997/recession-and-agriculture.html#new_tab) - While there is a lot of concern about impending recession in the U.S., the traditional economic indicators of recession aren’t fully apparent, especially in the agricultural sector, according to Georgia's State Fiscal Economist Jeffrey Dorfman, a professor of agricultural and applied economics in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. “The interesting
- [UGA economic impact hits new high of $8.1 billion](https://news.uga.edu/uga-economic-impact-hits-new-high-of-8-1-billion/#new_tab) - A thriving research and innovation ecosystem and award-winning public service and outreach programs contributed to the record level The University of Georgia’s economic impact on the state surged to a record $8.1 billion in 2023, according to a new study that measures the value of the university’s teaching, research and public service. Growth in the number
- [UGA boosts Georgia’s economy by $8.4 billion](https://news.uga.edu/uga-boosts-georgias-economy-by-8-4-billion/) - Annual report shows UGA’s economic impact reached a new high in FY 2024 The University of Georgia contributed $8.4 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2024, an increase of $300 million from the previous year and a record for the state’s flagship university. The increased economic impact was powered by growth in the number
- [Georgia’s economy will grow in 2025, but more slowly](https://news.uga.edu/georgias-economy-will-grow-in-2025-but-more-slowly/#new_tab) - Terry College's Selig Center releases 2025 Georgia Economic Outlook A burgeoning population and sustained job growth will keep Georgia’s economy growing in 2025 — just a bit more slowly than in 2024, according to economic forecasters at the University of Georgia Selig Center for Economic Growth. Georgia’s economy is projected to grow by 2.4% in 2025,
- [UGA researcher studies the intersection of agriculture, data and human behavior](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/agriculture-data-human-behavior/#new_tab) - Growing up with family roots in cattle ranching and a deep interest in helping feed the world, Ellen McCullough never imagined she’d spend her career studying how agricultural economics shapes lives worldwide. “I actually hated economics,” she said, laughing. “If you’d told me as an undergrad that I’d get a Ph.D. in economics, I wouldn’t have believed
- [UGA’s record impact helps power Georgia’s economy](https://news.uga.edu/ugas-record-impact-helps-power-georgias-economy/#new_tab) - Fueled by a booming research ecosystem and expansive public service initiatives, the University of Georgia generated a record $9.2 billion economic impact on its home state in 2025. This total represents an $800 million increase over the previous year, a surge bolstered by the university’s innovation output and the growing number of graduates contributing to
- [Georgia’s economy, like the nation’s, will hold steady in 2026](https://news.uga.edu/georgias-economy-like-the-nations-will-hold-steady-in-2026/#new_tab) - Georgia’s economy will see growth slowing to about 1.5% in 2026. That slow rate of growth, along with some economic headwinds facing the nation, will keep the risk of a recession at an elevated level next year. “In 2026, Georgia’s economy will match the U.S. economy with respect to the pace of GDP and job
- [UGA’s unified approach to economic development drives Georgia forward](https://news.uga.edu/uga-economic-development-drives-georgia-forward/) - Georgia’s growth is increasingly shaped by complex conversations around talent, innovation and collaboration. As industries evolve and competition intensifies, the need for strategic partnerships between academia and business becomes more urgent. The University of Georgia’s active presence in the state’s economic development landscape ensures UGA continues to be a key contributor — bringing research expertise,
- [40-years since the Mt. St. Helen's eruption](https://www.franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2020/40-years-mt-st-helens-eruption#new_tab) - Earlier this week, May 18 marked the anniversary of an epic geological event: the eruption of the Mt. St. Helen's volcano in 1980. Mattia Pistone, assistant professor in the department of geology, offered an assessment of the scientific effort in the 40 years since the eruption: After 40 years since the eruption of Mt St Helens of May 18, 1980,
- [Research finds link between CO2, big volcano eruptions](https://research.uga.edu/news/research-finds-link-between-co2-big-volcano-eruptions/) - Volcanologists from the University of Georgia and two Swiss universities found a link between carbon dioxide and the volume of gas trapped in magma, which could help predict the intensity and magnitude of a volcanic eruption. Higher levels of CO2, they found, lead to an increase in the total volume of gas in magma, which may
- [Down from the mountaintop: Mountains as socio-ecological landscapes](https://research.uga.edu/news/down-from-the-mountaintop-mountains-as-socio-ecological-landscapes/) - The highest point in the state of Georgia, Brasstown Bald, is known to native Cherokee as Etonah and to many Georgians as among the best locations to view the changing fall colors. The term “bald” is used to describe deforested mountaintops in the southern Appalachians that have 360-degree unobstructed views. And the views can indeed
- [UGA economist studying effect of rising sea levels on coastal residents and relocation](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story.html?storyid=8215&rss#new_tab) - Despite fears of rising sea levels and violent storms, many people still dream of living on the water. It’s an idyllic life — until it isn’t. Yukiko Hashida wants to figure out when the risk of living on the water outweighs the benefits and how to help coastal communities adapt to climate change. Hashida, who
- [Fausto Sarmiento receives 2019 Barry Bishop Career Award](https://research.uga.edu/news/fausto-sarmiento-receives-2019-barry-bishop-career-award/) - Sarmiento has helped to reevaluate disciplinary and institutional approaches to sustainable development in mountain environments
- [Out of this world research: UGA analyzes and names new meteorite](https://news.uga.edu/uga-names-new-meteorite/#new_tab) - Geologists study space rock that crash-landed in a Georgia residence AAmysterious extraterrestrial visitor now has a permanent home and identity, thanks to University of Georgia researchers. The newly named McDonough Meteorite crash landed in Atlanta on June 26 after catching eyes across the Southeast as the fireball streaked through the daytime sky. Multiple fragments, which
- [Sarmiento receives Fulbright Global Scholar award](https://news.uga.edu/sarmiento-receives-fulbright-global-scholar-award/#new_tab) - Fausto O. Sarmiento, professor of mountain science and director of the Neotropical Montology Collaboratory in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ geography department, has received a Fulbright U.S. Global Scholar award to Austria, Japan and Chile. The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced that Sarmiento will research and lecture
- [The Rock Doctor: Measuring the pulse of volcanos past and present — for the future](https://research.uga.edu/news/the-rock-doctor-measuring-the-pulse-of-volcanos-past-and-present-for-the-future/) - Mattia Pistone comes from a family of physicians. Growing up in Italy, he assumed he would become one, too. But in high school, he took a class in geographical astronomy that changed his mind. Geographical astronomy is a branch of mathematical geography that explores planets and other solid bodies in space, including Earth and its
- [Soil science explores what lies 6 feet under (and beyond)](https://warnell.uga.edu/news/stories/2022/soil-science-explores-what-lies-6-feet-under-and-beyond##new_tab) - Authored by: Kristen Morales Date: Fri, 10/28/2022 - 1:36pm Cemeteries can serve as archives of history. But if a headstone or marker is lost, so is that connection to the past. This is the puzzle caretakers of the cemetery at First United Methodist Church in Franklin, North Carolina, were eager to solve. Headstones at the
- [Mattia Pistone travels through human & geological time](https://research.uga.edu/news/mattia-pistone-travels-through-human-geological-time/) - Much like lava flows, Mattia Pistone began his interest in volcanology and petrology via an energetic and wandering path. It started in Pistone’s hometown of Pescara, Italy, when he began studying Latin literature and noting how the Romans used nature as a model for technology. The Romans are known as excellent engineers, but they were
- [$1 million NSF grant funds new electron microscope](https://research.uga.edu/news/1-million-nsf-grant-funds-new-electron-microscope/) - A grant of nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation, with additional funding provided by the Office of Research and the Georgia Research Alliance, will bring a new electron microscope—the only one of its kind in Georgia—to the UGA campus. The project is a collaboration between Georgia Electron Microscopy, one of UGA’s research core facilities,
- [Start with chemistry, add lasers](https://research.uga.edu/news/start-with-chemistry-add-lasers/) - Lasers may not always be visible to the naked eye, but their applications are practically ubiquitous. One application is ultrafast spectroscopy, a tool used by researchers and scientists to study atoms and molecules on the femtosecond, or one quadrillionth of a second, timescale. While we think of molecules as static, they are actually always moving,
- [Chemistry student takes unlikely path to Ph.D.](https://research.uga.edu/news/chemistry-student-takes-unlikely-path-to-ph-d/) - Before she was a Ph.D. student in chemistry at the University of Georgia, Brianna Garcia worked as a corrections officer at a women’s jail in the L.A. County system. The two experiences are not as far apart as one might think, said Garcia, who now studies metabolites using techniques that include mass spectrometry.
- [Minko named Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry](https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/minko-named-fellow-of-royal-society-of-chemistry#new_tab) - Minko named Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry Minko named Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry April 18, 2022 Author: Cal Powell | 706-542-6402 | More about Cal Contact: Sergiy Minko | 706-338-1319 | More about Sergiy Sergiy Minko, the Georgia Power Professor of Fiber and Polymer Science in the UGA College of Family and
- [Unraveling the logic behind organic chemistry](https://news.uga.edu/unraveling-the-logic-behind-organic-chemistry/#new_tab) - Eric Ferreira guides students through some pressure-packed courses Eric Ferreira’s own early fascination with solving puzzles helps him inspire students to piece together the logic behind organic chemistry. “I was always interested in logic puzzles and things of that nature that as a kid,” said Ferreira, an associate professor in the Franklin College of Arts and
- [Fritz Schaefer: Balancing act](https://research.uga.edu/news/fritz-schaefer-balancing-act/) - For 50 years, Fritz Schaefer has been shaping the field of quantum chemistry—and he's not done yet
- [Neutralizing “forever chemicals” to safeguard human health](https://impact.uga.edu/qingguo-jack-huang/#new_tab) - As a high school student in China, I read a newspaper article about the groundbreaking environmental science book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, and it caught my attention. During that time, China was experiencing rapid economic growth but was also beginning to face the consequences of environmental contamination. I remember thinking I might one day be able
- [UGA faculty member receives NSF CAREER Award](https://news.uga.edu/uga-faculty-member-receives-nsf-career-award/#new_tab) - Amanda Frossard will use the grant to study the physical and chemical properties of surfactants in atmospheric aerosol particles Amanda Frossard, assistant professor in the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences department of chemistry, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) to study the
- [UGA's Dewey selected as DOE outstanding graduate student](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2023/ugas-dewey-selected-doe-outstanding-graduate-student#new_tab) - University of Georgia student Nicholas Dewey is one of 60 graduate students representing 26 states selected for the Department of Energy's Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program. Through world-class training and access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at DOE National Laboratories, SCGSR prepares graduate students to enter jobs of critical importance to the
- [UGA's Bioexpression & Fermentation Facility: Longtime BFF to Georgia’s bioeconomy](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-biomanufacturing/) - Biomanufacturing has been around for thousands of years, though it wasn’t called that when our ancestors were making beer, wine, cheese, bread and vinegar. Mankind has long understood the value of fermentation, the metabolic process of converting things like sugar or starch into alcohol or acid. At the University of Georgia, biomanufacturing is based at
- [Chemistry doctoral student awarded prestigious DOE fellowship](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/chemistry-doctoral-student-awarded-prestigious-doe-fellowship#new_tab) - University of Georgia Ph.D. student Troy Smith is among thirty students selected for the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) program, which emphasizes the use of computing and mathematics. The DOE CSGF ranks at the top of the most competitive fellowship programs offered by the NSF and DOD. The 2025-2026 incoming fellows will
- [Q&A: Robinson wrestles with chemistry's grand challenges](https://research.uga.edu/news/qa-robinson-wrestles-with-chemistrys-grand-challenges/) - Gregory Robinson was studying chemistry and playing football as an undergraduate student at Jacksonville State University in the late 1970s when he met Jerry Atwood. A professor at the University of Alabama, Atwood was recruiting students to attend graduate school. There was no master plan at the time, but it was a meeting that would
- [Hooks, Eberhart named associate vice presidents](https://research.uga.edu/news/hooks-eberhart-named-associate-vice-presidents/) - New associate vps will lead faculty and innovation programs
- [Morehead: ‘This is our moment to accelerate; we must seize it’](https://research.uga.edu/news/morehead-this-is-our-moment-to-accelerate-we-must-seize-it/) - President Morehead delivered his annual State of the University address highlighting accomplishments and unveiling initiatives
- [Marsha Davis named dean of UGA College of Public Health](https://research.uga.edu/news/marsha-davis-named-dean-of-uga-college-of-public-health/) - Davis joined the UGA faculty in 2006 and has served as interim dean since 2018
- [Excellence measured in impact: 2026 State of the University Address](https://news.uga.edu/excellence-measured-in-impact-president-morehead-highlights-defining-chapter-for-uga/#new_tab) - 2026 State of the University unveils new AI investments alongside record-breaking achievements University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead delivered the annual State of the University Address on Feb. 3, reflecting on a year marked by groundbreaking achievements, defining moments and exceptional progress. “It is ingrained in our DNA as Bulldogs to seek out society’s
- [Nine named 2019-2020 Women’s Leadership Fellows](https://news.uga.edu/2019-2020-womens-leadership-fellows/#new_tab) - Nine University of Georgia faculty and administrators have been named to the 2019-2020 class of the university’s Women’s Leadership Fellows Program. The new cohort includes representatives from six schools and colleges as well as the Office of Research, Office of Instruction and UGA Libraries. Throughout the yearlong program, the participants will attend monthly meetings to learn
- [Hornak named research AVP for integrative team initiatives](https://research.uga.edu/news/hornak-named-research-avp-for-integrative-team-initiatives/) - The Office of Research, with support from the Provost’s Office, has recruited College of Engineering professor Lawrence Hornak to serve in a new position: associate vice president for research, integrative team initiatives. His appointment is effective Jan. 2. Hornak currently serves as associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Engineering. In his
- [Entomologist Michael Strand named inaugural H.M. Pulliam Chair](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story.html?storyid=8179&rss#new_tab) - Professor Michael Strand has dedicated his career to unlocking the power of basic science to improve agriculture, and that dedication has earned him the recognition of the state’s agricultural community. This fall Strand, a professor of entomology in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and member of the National Academy
- [Obesity Initiative, Plant Center get new directors](https://research.uga.edu/news/obesity-initiative-plant-center-get-new-directors/) - New directors were appointed to two research centers in the Office of Research this summer, as Jamie Cooper (College of Family and Consumer Sciences) and C.J. Tsai (Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources) took the reins of the Obesity Initiative and The Plant Center, respectively. Taking over as of July 1, Cooper is ready to
- [Pagnattaro named vice provost for academic affairs](https://news.uga.edu/pagnattaro-named-vice-provost-academic-affairs/#new_tab) - Marisa Anne Pagnattaro, a well-respected faculty member and administrator with a record of advancing research, graduate education and diversity, has been named vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Georgia. Pagnattaro is a Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor and the I.W. Cousins Professor of Business Ethics in the Terry College of Business. She has served
- [Tincher new Sponsored Projects director](https://research.uga.edu/news/tincher-new-sponsored-projects-director/) - Tincher comes to UGA with 25 years of experience
- [Council on Competitiveness appoints UGA president to co-chair new University Leadership Forum](https://research.uga.edu/news/council-on-competitiveness-appoints-uga-president-to-co-chair-new-university-leadership-forum/) - Forum will address challenges and opportunities in innovation, partnerships and STEM
- [External funding jumps 14 percent in one year](https://research.uga.edu/news/ugas-external-funding-jumps-14-percent-in-one-year/) - Two-year gain of 21 percent brings research expenditures to record level
- [Research productivity reaches new heights](https://research.uga.edu/news/research-productivity-reaches-new-heights/) - R&D expenditures reached an all-time high of $458 million in FY2017
- [Principal deputy director of NIH discusses research](https://research.uga.edu/news/principal-deputy-director-of-nih-discusses-research/) - The importance of basic research should not be forgotten, according to Tabak
- [Grant projects highlight interdisciplinary research](https://news.uga.edu/grant-projects-highlight-interdisciplinary-research/#new_tab) - What can computer science tell researchers about the transmission of tuberculosis? The comprehensive data collected about TB transmission and infection can be aggregated and analyzed to help predict how the lung disease will spread. That’s just one of the projects researchers are taking on thanks to funding from a second round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants.
- [‘Perfect fit’](https://research.uga.edu/news/interdisciplinary-seed-grants-bring-researchers-together/) - It might not seem like engineering and horticulture have much in common. But WenZhan Song and Marc van Iersel are finding new ways to intertwine their respective fields thanks to UGA’s Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant Program. Song and van Iersel’s project, “Smart cyber-physical systems for controlled-environment agriculture,” includes faculty in the College of Engineering, Franklin
- [UGA climbs 12 spots in new R&D ranking](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-climbs-12-spots-in-new-rd-ranking/) - UGA now No. 28 in the 2019 College and University Rankings for Federal Social and Behavioral Science
- [Grant funds UGA mycologist's study of fungus that affects humans](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story.html?storyid=8117&rss#new_tab) - This fungus can cause serious lung infections in immunocompromised people
- [Researchers get $1.4M to combat opioid crisis](https://news.uga.edu/researchers-grant-combat-opioid-crisis/#new_tab) - In 2017, with about 2.1 million people in the United States suffering from substance use disorders, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency to address the nation’s growing opioid epidemic. As part of a new initiative called the Five-Point Strategy, the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) recently awarded
- [New Grant-funded Research Explores Financial Planning via VR](https://ihe.uga.edu/news/stories/2019/new-grant-funded-research-explores-financial-planning-vr#new_tab) - IHE is well-represented in a grant-funded research project, Enhancing Students’ Financial and Educational Success through a Virtual Reality Experience. The principal investigators, Greg Wolniak (IHE), Grace Ahn (Department of Advertising and Public Relations), Stan Jackson (IHE PhD student), and Anthony Jones (PhD, 2019) will evaluate if scenarios experienced in virtual reality (VR) settings can change student
- [New Interdisciplinary Seed Grants will support UGA’s Great Commitments](https://research.uga.edu/news/new-interdisciplinary-seed-grants-will-support-ugas-great-commitments/) - After a highly successful first round of grants, seven new faculty teams have been awarded funds through a second round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants. The grants will facilitate research projects spanning 15 colleges, schools and other units at the University of Georgia. When the Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants were first awarded in 2017, 12 faculty
- [UGA researcher receives grant to discover treatment for fatal disease](https://rx.uga.edu/christopher-rice-grant/#new_tab) - Dr. Christopher Rice, an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy, has received a foundation grant to continue his research on Naegleria fowleri, a single-celled living organism that causes the brain eating disease Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM). Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis targets the central nervous system and is almost always fatal. Out
- [UGA posts record $477.5M in R&D expenditures for FY2019](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-posts-record-477-5m-in-rd-expenditures-for-fy2019/) - The University of Georgia continued a multi-year expansion of grant-funded research programs in fiscal year 2019, increasing its economic impact on the state. Research and development expenditures reached a record high of $477.5 million—a robust increase of 5.4 percent over the previous year. Over the past five years, the university’s R&D expenditures have jumped by more
- [Presidential seed grants promote interdisciplinary research](https://research.uga.edu/news/presidential-seed-grants-promote-interdisciplinary-research/) - Marshall Shepherd’s research has always been interdisciplinary, but working on a team funded by the President’s Interdisciplinary Seed Grant has made it even more so. “The seed grant with colleagues like Brian Bledsoe has served as an accelerant for impactful collaborations and new research,” said Shepherd, a Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor in the Franklin College
- [New research grant program fosters diversity, inclusion](https://news.uga.edu/new-research-grant-program-fosters-diversity-inclusion/#new_tab) - Faculty-led teams from across campus to tackle important issues of the day The University of Georgia has awarded 12 grants to faculty-led teams from 17 academic units to support research that promotes diversity and inclusion. The Diversity Research and Scholarship Grant program is a collaboration between the Office of the Provost, the Office of Research and
- [UGA to help manage DOE’s Savannah River laboratory](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-part-of-battelle-savannah-river-alliance-selected-by-doe-for-3-8b-contract-to-manage-savannah-river-national-laboratory/) - The University of Georgia is a member of the Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA), a consortium of universities and private firms that has been selected by the Department of Energy to manage one of the country’s premier environmental, energy, and national security research facilities—the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). Employing approximately 1,000 staff, SRNL conducts
- [UGA nears $500M in R&D expenditures in record-breaking year](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-nears-500m-in-rd-expenditures-in-record-breaking-year/) - The University of Georgia once again posted new highs in research and development expenditures, nearly topping the $500 million mark and exceeding last year’s R&D total by almost 4%, illustrating the rapidly growing research enterprise at UGA. Fueled by new advancements in infectious diseases, plant sciences, behavioral research, animal health, informatics and many other disciplines, UGA
- [Pre-seed program encourages interdisciplinary research](https://research.uga.edu/news/pre-seed-program-encourages-interdisciplinary-research/) - Last year, when Man Kit Lei’s working group on families, communities and health received a grant through the University of Georgia’s new Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research (TIR) Pre-Seed Program, he knew the funding would help the group bridge some boundaries. Lei’s team pulled together researchers from genetics, psychology, communications, family research and sociology to learn about
- [Academic, outreach faculty team up on rural issues](https://news.uga.edu/academic-outreach-faculty-team-up-on-rural-issues/#new_tab) - Seed grants will allow them to find solutions to variety of challenges Eight individual or teams of University of Georgia academic faculty members were awarded seed grants to conduct research in rural communities alongside faculty from Public Service and Outreach and Cooperative Extension. The faculty members were among 20 that attended the inaugural Rural Engagement Faculty Workshop, which kicked
- [UGA part of $40M grant for NMR network](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-part-of-40m-grant-for-nmr-network/) - Researchers all over the world will have access to the University of Georgia’s expertise in nuclear magnetic resonance, or NMR, thanks to a new infrastructure funded by a $40 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The Network for Advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NAN, will allow researchers to access ultra-high field nuclear magnetic resonance
- [Third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants awarded](https://research.uga.edu/news/third-round-of-presidential-interdisciplinary-seed-grants-awarded/) - The third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants, totaling $1.5 million, were awarded to University of Georgia faculty conducting research targeting significant challenges at the local, national or global level that align with the goals in the university’s 2025 Strategic Plan.
- [UGA posts record $545.6M in R&D spending in FY22](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-posts-record-545-6m-in-rd-spending-in-fy22/) - In fiscal year 2022, UGA for the first time surpassed a half-billion dollars in research and development expenditures, totaling $545.6 million.
- [UGA programs receive more than $12M in federal funding](https://news.uga.edu/uga-programs-receive-more-than-12m-in-federal-funding/#new_tab) - Four University of Georgia programs will receive federal support as part of the $1.7 trillion funding package signed into law in late December. These funds will support scientific research, engineering projects and outreach programs that benefit citizens living in Georgia and throughout the nation. “I want to express my deep gratitude for the advocacy of
- [UGA ranks in Top 10 for social, behavioral science federal funding](https://oibr.uga.edu/uga-ranks-among-top-10-in-nation-for-social-and-behavioral-science-research-funding/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia has once again secured a place among the nation’s top research institutions in the social and behavioral sciences. According to the 2025 College and University Rankings for Federal Social and Behavioral Science R&D Funding, released by the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA), UGA ranks 10th nationally, with $37.3 million in
- [UGA partnership with DoD gets $5 million boost](https://news.uga.edu/uga-partnership-with-dod-gets-5-million-boost/) - Funding will enhance collaboration with communities around military installations The University of Georgia has received $5 million in federal funding for its work with the state’s defense installations and nearby communities. The funding will benefit the Defense Community Resilience Program (DCRP), building on the strong, collaborative partnership between the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and the
- [UGA continues R&D ascent with $571M in expenditures in FY23](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-continues-rd-ascent-with-571m-in-expenditures-in-fy23/) - For the second consecutive year, the University of Georgia exceeded half a billion dollars in research and development expenditures. Its $570.9 million total in fiscal year 2023 represented another record high in R&D activity and marks the fifth consecutive year of growth for the university. Expenditures have increased, in fact, in all but one year since
- [UGA tops $600M in R&D expenditures for first time in FY 2024](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-tops-600m-in-rd-expenditures-for-first-time-in-fy-2024/) - For the first time in its history, the University of Georgia topped $600 million in research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2024. Its $628.1 million in expenditures represents a 10% increase year over year and yet another record high in R&D activity, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth for the university. “The University of
- [UGA awards seed grants to support faculty partnerships in rural Georgia](https://outreach.uga.edu/uga-awards-seed-grants-to-support-faculty-partnerships-in-rural-georgia/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia’s Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has awarded $75,000 in seed grants supporting faculty-led projects focused on addressing critical challenges and opportunities in rural Georgia. The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, will help faculty from across the university engage directly with rural communities on issues including rural health care access,
- [UGA receives $1.5 million from the Moore Foundation to support postdoctoral training](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-receives-1-5-million-from-the-moore-foundation-to-support-postdoctoral-training/) - The University of Georgia has received a $1.5 million award from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to support the creation of eight postdoctoral positions that will strengthen UGA’s research capacity in the natural sciences. Funding was offered to 30 research universities nationwide, with award amounts tied to each institution’s prior engagement with the foundation. UGA’s
- [Newest round of TIR Pre-seed grants awarded to 17 teams](https://research.uga.edu/news/newest-round-of-tir-pre-seed-grants-awarded-to-17-teams/) - Seventeen projects promoting cross-disciplinary research across the University of Georgia have been awarded 2025 Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research (TIR) Pre-Seed grants. In partnership with the Office of Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Office of Research (OoR) provides “pre-seed” funding to facilitate interdisciplinary faculty teams and collaboration across critical and emerging research
- [New grants provide funding for UGA faculty to address rural issues](https://outreach.uga.edu/from-workforce-to-health-care-new-funding-for-uga-faculty-to-address-rural-issues/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia’s Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has awarded a series of seed grants to help faculty address challenges in rural Georgia ranging from veterinary practices to telehealth clinics and early childhood care. The 2025 seed grants range from $5,000 to $10,000 and will support faculty from a wide array of disciplines
- [Seven UGA faculty and administrators earn Fulbright awards for 2026-2027](https://news.uga.edu/seven-uga-faculty-and-administrators-earn-fulbright-awards-for-2026-2027/#new_tab) - Seven University of Georgia faculty members and administrators have received Fulbright awards that will take them to Armenia, Brazil, Bulgaria, India, and Israel in the 2026-2027 academic year. Their work spans biochemical engineering, poultry science, landscape architecture, religion, communication sciences and disorders and international education. The awards fall under the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, which
- [Hormonal changes during puberty linked to emotional distress in young girls](https://news.uga.edu/hormonal-changes-linked-to-emotional-distress/#new_tab) - Testosterone may play a bigger role in the emotional development of girls entering puberty than previously thought, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Higher levels of change in the hormone were linked to more emotional difficulties for girls between the ages of 10 and 12, even when accounting for the presence of other
- [Integrated Plant Sciences program helps grad students find the right fit](https://research.uga.edu/news/integrated-plant-sciences-program-helps-grad-students-find-the-right-fit/) - The University of Georgia’s Integrated Plant Sciences program is a central access point for prospective students in plant and fungal research opportunities. In the program, students explore the research areas of over 87 faculty, performing three laboratory rotations in the fall semester, while taking a reduced core curriculum. Then students choose a thesis advisor and
- [Should a chatbot manage your bank account? Probably not](https://news.uga.edu/should-a-chatbot-manage-your-bank-account/#new_tab) - When it comes to managing your personal finances, you may want to stick with your accountant before turning to artificial intelligence, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Researchers found that AI chatbots often provide recommendations that are inconsistent across generative AI platforms and may vary by sociodemographic groups. The study revealed the
- [How social media can get people hooked on science](https://news.uga.edu/science-on-social-media/#new_tab) - It can be easy to get sucked into social media for hours on end. Funny, cartoony science videos may be especially interesting, but not to everyone, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. The goal of many creators isn’t just to make you laugh while giving cool facts. Sometimes, it’s to turn you into a
- [Santanu Chatterjee named dean of UGA’s Terry College of Business](https://news.uga.edu/santanu-chatterjee-named-dean-of-ugas-terry-college-of-business/#new_tab) - santanu Chatterjee, a widely respected scholar, teacher and leader in the University of Georgia’s C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business, has been named the college’s 13th dean. Chatterjee, who previously served as associate dean for graduate programs and most recently as interim dean, was selected following a national search. “Dr. Chatterjee brings
- [New Wormsloe Fellows pursue research on bats, magnolias on Georgia’s coast](https://www.libs.uga.edu/news/new-wormsloe-fellows-pursue-research-bats-magnolias-georgias-coast#new_tab) - Bats and magnolia trees, birds and bees are the focus of ecological research projects in the works along Georgia’s coastline. Two doctoral students are joining the slate of researchers delving into the flora and fauna of one of the most ecologically and historically significant sites along Georgia’s coast, becoming the newest members of the Wormsloe
- [UGA study illuminates new methods for reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions at night](https://srel.uga.edu/uga-study-illuminates-new-methods-for-reducing-wildlife-vehicle-collisions-at-night/#new_tab) - Wildlife-vehicle collisions remain a persistent challenge for both public safety and wildlife conservation, causing billions of dollars in damage each year while injuring thousands of drivers and harming countless animals. Although wildlife crossings, roadside fencing, and warning systems can reduce collisions in some locations, these approaches are often expensive or limited to specific stretches of roadway. As
- [A citizen of the world: UGA Grand Farm director Lenin Rodriguez cultivating fertile future for farming](https://research.uga.edu/news/a-citizen-of-the-world-uga-grand-farm-director-lenin-rodriguez-cultivating-fertile-future-for-farming/) - It was about 90 years ago when Lenin Rodriguez’s grandfather put down roots in a small village in Choluteca, Honduras. He had been working as a cattleman, moving cows from Nicaragua through Honduras and into El Salvador, where they were sold to ranchers. Along each trip, he would break in El Banquito, a small village
- [UGA tops AUTM rankings for 4th consecutive year](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-tops-autm-rankings-for-4th-consecutive-year/) - In the last fiscal year, UGA industry partners, startups developed 58 products from research For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of new commercial products brought to market by industry partners based on university research, according to the 2025 annual survey conducted by AUTM.
- [Your childhood may haunt your relationships](https://news.uga.edu/your-childhood-may-haunt-your-relationships/#new_tab) - Traumatic events from your childhood could have a lingering impact on your adult relationships, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect, divorce or the death of parents, increase the possibility of depression and anxiety in adulthood. The present study found that those issues may negatively influence how
- [In pursuit of the perfect blueberry](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/in-pursuit-of-the-perfect-blueberry/#new_tab) - Crisp, firm, sweet and subtly tart, bursting with fiber and antioxidants — what more could you ask for in a fruit? For University of Georgia blueberry breeder Juliet Chu, the better question is, “What would make you reach for another clamshell?” If consumers are happy, Georgia blueberry growers are happy. “I’m like a bear,” laughed Chu,
- [UGA ‌researcher ‌looks ‌at ‘the queen of forages’ for Southern beef cattle](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/alfalfa-queen-of-forages-southern-beef-cattle/#new_tab) - If you’ve spent any time driving in rural Georgia, you’ve probably seen them: Big, round bales wrapped in white plastic sitting in open fields like oversized marshmallows. Those empty fields are working pastures and hayfields, and the white bundles are baleage — forage baled at the right moisture and sealed in tight so it can
- [From conversation to commercialization](https://news.uga.edu/from-conversation-to-commercialization/#new_tab) - chance conversation during intermission at a Nutcracker dance recital doesn’t usually lead to a product launch. But for Athens-based therapist Candace Couch, that moment became the spark that transformed a long-held idea into a working app. And it was thanks to a collaboration with the University of Georgia’s Innovation District. During intermission at the recital, she
- [20% of fine particle pollution in southeastern U.S. comes from prescribed burns](https://news.uga.edu/prescribed-burns-and-smoke-pollution/#new_tab) - Prescribed fires are vital for reducing wildfire risk and sustaining forest biodiversity. But they also contribute significantly to air pollution and smoke exposure, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The issue is especially pertinent to the southeastern United States, where 60% of all prescribed fires across the country occur. More than 20% of the
- [IIPA launches industry advisory board to strengthen ties between research, Georgia stakeholders](https://research.uga.edu/news/iipa-launches-industry-advisory-board-to-strengthen-ties-between-research-georgia-stakeholders/) - When a problem arises within Georgia’s agriculture industry, George Vellidis would like the University of Georgia’s Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA) to be one of the first places industry leaders turn for answers. To become that resource, IIPA experts need the kind of on-the-ground insights only insiders can provide. That’s the animating idea behind
- [America 250: UGA researchers highlight key moments that shaped U.S. history](https://research.uga.edu/news/america-250-uga-researchers-highlight-key-moments-that-shaped-u-s-history/) - This year, the United States of America is celebrating 250 years of independence. To explore more deeply the impact of the American experiment, as well as the events most impactful to the country itself, the Office of Research Communications reached out to University of Georgia faculty with an important question: “What is an underappreciated but
- [Aaron Murray powers new leadership research at UGA](https://www.franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2026/aaron-murray-powers-new-leadership-research-uga#new_tab) - Athens, Ga. – When Aaron Murray became University of Georgia’s starting quarterback, a leadership expectation came with the jersey. What it did not include was a manual. “You’re the quarterback, so you’re expected to lead,” Murray said. “But no one really teaches you how.” That realization now sits at the center of RedZone Advantage, a leadership consultancy
- [Could marigolds be the next superfood?](https://news.uga.edu/could-marigolds-be-the-next-superfood/#new_tab) - As demand for new plant-based protein sources grows, a new study from the University of Georgia suggests the next big thing may be in a pot in your backyard: marigolds. The researchers found that marigold flowers contain about the same amount of protein as conventional plant protein sources like quinoa. But marigold protein has several key traits
- [Snakes and turtles and frogs, oh my! Warnell Day on the Lawn celebrates state wildlife, natural resources](https://research.uga.edu/news/snakes-and-turtles-and-frogs-oh-my-warnell-day-on-the-lawn-celebrates-state-wildlife-natural-resources/) - What started as an exercise in science communication for Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources students has turned into a beloved spring tradition. Every April for the past 21 years, students in John Maerz’s herpetology class have set up tents and tables on D.W. Brooks Lawn, equipped with a cast of reptiles and amphibians.
- [UGA ranks No. 8 nationally in list of universities most likely to produce unicorn founders](https://news.uga.edu/uga-ranks-no-8-nationally-in-list-of-universities-most-likely-to-produce-unicorn-founders/#new_tab) - University of Georgia graduates are among the nation’s most likely founders of unicorn companies — privately held startups valued at more than $1 billion — according to a recent analysis of venture-backed entrepreneurs. The analysis, conducted by a faculty member in the Stanford Graduate School of Business, ranked UGA No. 8 nationally for the likelihood
- [UGA student team wins award in NASA competition](https://engineering.uga.edu/uga-student-team-wins-award-in-nasa-competition/#new_tab) - A team of students from the University of Georgia College of Engineering took home a top award from NASA’s 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Forum, a student competition related to aircraft maintenance. The team was honored with the “Future Game-Changer” recognition, one of four total awards presented. NASA’s Gateways to Blue Skies competition invites collegiate teams to conceptualize
- [Engineering associate professor applies research to real life](https://news.uga.edu/engineering-associate-professor-applies-research-to-real-life/#new_tab) - Growing up in Orlando, Florida, hurricanes were a regular part of Matt Bilskie’s childhood. Today, he’s working to better understand and reduce their impact. An associate professor in the University of Georgia College of Engineering and leader of the Coastal Ocean Analysis and Simulation Team, Bilskie’s research focuses on the dynamic interactions between natural systems
- [Georgia dairy industry looks to UGA for growth, innovation and sustainability](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/uga-supports-georgia-dairy-industry/#new_tab) - In 2023 alone, Georgia’s dairy industry contributed nearly $4 billion to the state economy, fueled by 85,000 dairy cows spread across the state’s more than 70 dairy farms. And while other states in the Southeast have seen attrition in dairy production, Georgia’s dairy production continues to grow. “We’re kind of like the shining star, if
- [The beautiful game was always about community. UGA researchers are trying to keep it that way](https://research.uga.edu/news/the-beautiful-game-was-always-about-community-uga-researchers-are-trying-to-keep-it-that-way/) - Welch Suggs has fond memories growing up in competitive athletics. He played soccer as a kid but moved on to cross-country and track and field from middle school to college. He made all-state teams, ran for the Division III Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, and won conference titles. “I was never fast enough to be
- [What causes hydroplaning? And how can you prevent it?](https://news.uga.edu/how-to-prevent-hydroplaning/#new_tab) - As summer approaches, you might be planning a road trip. A recent study from the University of Georgia explores how you can stay safe while driving in the rain. Vehicles can hydroplane when water gathers on a road, resulting in tires losing their grip. UGA researchers used both a computer and a live simulation of tires on
- [Study finds natural infrastructure delivers returns up to 8:1](https://iris.uga.edu/2026/06/16/working-with-nature-pays-off-uga-study-finds-natural-infrastructure-delivers-returns-of-up-to-8-to-1/#new_tab) - Athens, Georgia – When decision-makers consider whether to invest in nature-based infrastructure, they often don’t have the full financial picture. A new University of Georgia study aims to change that. Researchers at UGA’s Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, developed a more comprehensive method for calculating the true
- [Which GLP-1 medication is most effective for weight loss?](https://news.uga.edu/which-glp-1-is-most-effective-for-weight-loss/#new_tab) - GLP-1 medications are marketed to help you lose weight, but one may be better at it than the rest, according to a new meta-analysis from the University of Georgia. Tirzepatide, better known as Zepbound for weight loss and Mounjaro for treatment of type 2 diabetes, helped patients lose more than 20% of their starting body weight
- [Heat could pose threat to World Cup workers](https://news.uga.edu/heat-poses-risk-to-world-cup-workers/#new_tab) - heat could pose a danger to workers at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. In an analysis of 30 years of weather data from venue host cities, researchers from UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences found that many jobs at the event exceeded recommended heat exposure and alert limits,
- [UGA Grand Farm rapidly transforming into Southeast hub for ag tech innovation](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/uga-grand-farm-ag-tech-innovation-hub/#new_tab) - With cotton, soybeans, corn, pecan trees and peanuts already in the ground and irrigation systems installed, the 250-acre University of Georgia Grand Farm is looking dramatically different than it did just over a year ago at its May 2025 groundbreaking. “2025 was about building the foundation and 2026 is about building on that foundation,” said UGA Grand Farm
- [More than monuments: Christian Langer uncovers the Egypt that time forgot](https://research.uga.edu/news/more-than-monuments-christian-langer-uncovers-the-egypt-that-time-forgot/) - Christian Langer has been fascinated with ancient Egypt since he was 3 years old. His parents read to him all manner of books cultural and scientific, and as time went on, he became captivated by stories of millennia-old pharaohs and mummies. So when he decided to study Egyptology in college, it was a shock for
- [Pay-to-play system prices out young soccer talent](https://research.uga.edu/news/soccer-talent/) - Linking sports to childhood education leads to unequal resource distribution, new study says Every season, Georgia families spend thousands of dollars on youth sports in fees, travel, uniforms and other expenses. University of Georgia senior Gabriella Etienne experienced that life, competing for a club soccer team in Cherokee County. While parents complain about the costs
- [Researchers aim to grow cotton in living color, no dye required](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/growing-colored-cotton/#new_tab) - Fueled by an $11 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund, scientists at the University of Georgia and Clemson University are gearing up to develop cotton of the future. Varieties with built-in color, greater resilience to heat and drought, and reduced reliance on water, fertilizers and pesticides will hopefully appeal to consumers looking for sustainable
- [Hospitality leaders gather at UGA to explore profitability, technology and the human experience](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/georgia-hospitality-and-travel-summit/#new_tab) - As 200 hospitality students and professionals gathered at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel for UGA’s fifth annual Hospitality and Tourism Summit, the language of the day leaned heavily toward profit margins, data analytics, luxury experiences and artificial intelligence. Yet across every session and keynote, one message cut through the buzzwords: Hospitality remains deeply
- [Eating healthy could lower health expenses for families](https://publichealth.uga.edu/eating-healthy-could-lower-health-expenses-for-families/#new_tab) - Eating healthy doesn’t just lead to better health. It may also lower how much Americans spend on healthcare, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study is the first of its kind to examine healthy food behavior alongside health expenditures, which include health insurance and copays, doctor or hospital visits, and prescription drugs. Janani Rajbhandari “Every household
- [Fostering the spirit of ideation and collaboration](https://news.uga.edu/fostering-the-spirit-of-ideation-and-collaboration/#new_tab) - Amere 39 miles down University Parkway from the University of Georgia lies Rowen, the state’s largest knowledge community. Rowen boasts 2,000 acres of land on the eastern edge of Gwinnett County, sitting nearly equidistant from Georgia’s leading research universities. Led by a not-for-profit foundation, Rowen’s mission revolves around innovation, research and collaboration at the intersection of three vital Georgia industries: agriculture,
- [Where science meets fashion: Raha Saremi turns agricultural waste into biomaterials](https://research.uga.edu/news/where-science-meets-fashion-raha-saremi-turns-agricultural-waste-into-biomaterials/) - When cracking a pecan, most people throw away the shell. Raha Saremi wants you to wear it. How? Saremi witnessed firsthand the sheer volume of agricultural byproducts going to waste across Georgia’s farming communities and natural environment. “Because there are not so many high-value products currently made from pecan shells, farmers and shellers end up
- [Rattlesnakes face increased risk of deadly infections](https://news.uga.edu/rattlesnakes-face-increased-risk-of-deadly-infections/#new_tab) - Adeadly combination of fungal, parasitic and bacterial infections could push certain species of snakes toward extinction, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study found that some pathogens are more prevalent across snake species than previously thought. Certain native snake species, such as pygmy rattlesnakes, are at risk for serious illness and death.
- [Make yourself at home? Consumer research dives into the psychology of vacation rentals and how feelings of ownership hurt hosts](https://www.terry.uga.edu/dont-make-yourself-at-home/#new_tab) - Is it OK to move the couch to create a dance floor in your Airbnb? How about taking bath towels from your vacation rental to the beach? The answer, according to research from University of Georgia researcher Sarah Whitley, depends on who owns the house or condo you’re renting. “What we find is that people are more likely to
- [Strategic pivot helps JellyCoUSA co-founder earn Entrepreneur of the Year award](https://research.uga.edu/news/a-strategic-pivot-helped-jellycousa-co-founder-earn-entrepreneur-of-the-year/) - What began as a coastal challenge ultimately formed the foundation of University of Georgia startup, JellyCoUSA. During the summer and fall, cannonball jellyfish are abundant along Georgia’s coastline. In fact, cannonball jellyfish can make up over 16% of the region’s biomass. When Kevin Mis Solval, food scientist in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences,
- [The chemistry of taste: Researchers seek the chemical clues that make a tasty peanut](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/chemistry-of-peanut-flavor/#new_tab) - Georgia grows more peanuts than any other state in the country. But for the breeders developing the next generation of varieties, some of the most consequential work isn’t happening in the field — it’s happening in the lab, where a team of University of Georgia scientists is working to take the guesswork out of roasted
- [Support for adolescents in military families can improve their mental health](https://news.uga.edu/support-for-adolescents-in-military-families-can-improve-health/#new_tab) - Youth in military families need support from parents and peers to maintain a healthy mental well-being, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Researchers found these relationships are connected to adolescents’ abilities to utilize adaptive coping skills, such as problem-solving and self-reliance, which in turn promote their well-being. The potential to have a
- [How crop genomics expert Robin Buell earned SEC Professor of the Year](https://research.uga.edu/news/how-crop-genomics-expert-robin-buell-earned-sec-professor-of-the-year/) - Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics at the University of Georgia, was named the 2026 Southeastern Conference Professor of the Year earlier this spring. Buell became the fourth UGA faculty member to receive this award, the conference’s highest honor, which recognizes scholarly excellence and transformational impact in teaching, research, and
- [The bite that can rewrite your diet—and the researchers trying to fight it](https://research.uga.edu/news/the-bite-that-can-rewrite-your-diet-and-the-researchers-trying-to-fight-it/) - At a wedding reception 13 years ago, Allen Gudenrath (BA ’72) couldn’t stop reaching for lamb “pops”—fried lamb hors d’oeuvres that look like a cross between a lamp chop and a chicken wing. “Boy, they were delicious,” he says. Later that night, though, he awoke with welts and trouble breathing. On the advice of a
- [Meet the “Fab 5” giving Georgia growers a high-tech edge through controlled environment agriculture](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/controlled-environment-agriculture-team/#new_tab) - Georgia growers battle unpredictable weather, pests and diseases to keep the state’s top industry thriving. Now a team of scientists is giving them a powerful new tool: cutting-edge research in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), designed to take the guesswork out of growing. CEA involves the production of specialty crops — edible, medicinal and ornamental —
- [Jules Bruck named dean of UGA College of Environment and Design](https://news.uga.edu/jules-bruck-named-dean-of-uga-college-of-environment-and-design/#new_tab) - Jules Bruck, a nationally recognized leader in landscape architecture and a pioneer in nature‑based coastal resilience, has been named dean of the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design, effective July 1. Bruck currently serves as director of the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning, and as chair and professor in the department of
- [UGA’s Melanie Frick named a 2026 Udall Scholar](https://news.uga.edu/ugas-melanie-frick-named-a-2026-udall-scholar/#new_tab) - The award recognizes students for their commitment to solving environmental concerns Melanie Frick plans to center her career on sustainable land management and conservation in connection to solar energy generation. In recognition of these pursuits, the University of Georgia junior was one of 65 undergraduates nationwide to be recognized as a 2026 Udall Scholar, an
- [UGA reaffirmed as APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity university](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-reaffirmed-as-aplu-innovation-and-economic-prosperity-university/) - The university was one of only 16 nationwide to receive initial designation in 2013 The University of Georgia has been reaffirmed as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, marking the institution’s second reaffirmation of the distinction. The IEP designation recognizes institutions that demonstrate a substantive, sustainable and institution-wide
- [No walls required: How Franklin College’s 2026 grads followed their curiosity everywhere](https://research.uga.edu/news/no-walls-required-how-franklin-colleges-2026-grads-followed-their-curiosity-everywhere/) - What do the Virgin Mary’s embroidered robes, a mobile app to monitor pets, and the pre-gaming ritual of getting ready with your friends have in common? They’re all areas studied by students who just graduated from the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Proving that some of the best classrooms are those
- [Fifth annual Electric Mobility Summit draws industry leaders to Athens](https://news.uga.edu/fifth-annual-electric-mobility-summit-draws-industry-leaders-to-athens/#new_tab) - More than 250 representatives from industry, government and academia gathered in Athens for the fifth annual Electric Mobility Summit on April 14 and 15 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Organized by UGA’s Georgia Network for Electric Mobility, the summit centered on how emerging technologies can be more effectively integrated into
- [National Academy of Sciences elects Hart, Schmitz to 2026 class](https://research.uga.edu/news/national-academy-of-sciences-elects-hart-schmitz-to-2026-class/) - With their addition, the University of Georgia now has 19 NAS members The University of Georgia has added two more names to its ranks of National Academy members, as professors Gerald Hart and Robert Schmitz were elected to the National Academy of Sciences at the conclusion of its 163rd annual meeting in April. NAS recognizes
- [Unearthing hidden histories with Timothy Yang](https://research.uga.edu/news/unearthing-hidden-histories-with-timothy-yang/) - For Timothy Yang, history isn’t just about the past. It’s also key to understanding how the world came to be. As an associate professor at the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Yang approaches his research using a “microhistory” perspective, using one event or case study to demonstrate larger themes and global
- [Managing your weight may keep your brain healthier for longer](https://news.uga.edu/managing-your-weight-may-keep-your-brain-healthier-for-longer/#new_tab) - Being overweight may lead to accelerated cognitive decline, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Cognitive decline is a normal process. As people age, it often becomes harder to remember things and think as clearly as when they were younger. In otherwise healthy adults, these changes are gradual and subtle. The new study
- [Meet the 2026 UGA Libraries Undergraduate Research Award winners](https://research.uga.edu/news/meet-uga-libraries-2026-undergraduate-research-award-winners/) - University of Georgia student researchers earned top honors in this year’s Libraries Undergraduate Research Award with reflections on their work that show off their creativity, from collages that tell a story to projects that solve mysteries. First place winner Raquel Beatriz Caldas Laranjeira wrote a poem about her research journey, while second place winner Dharshine Priya Jayakrishnan
- [Harper selected to contribute to UN report on climate change](https://research.uga.edu/news/harper-selected-to-contribute-to-un-report-on-climate-change/) - Anna Harper, associate professor of geography in the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, was selected to serve on the prestigious Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 7th Assessment Report. IPCC is a unit of the United Nations with the mission to assess science related to climate change and summarize that information for
- [What is urban agriculture? Where communities, cities and nature grow together](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/what-is-urban-agriculture/#new_tab) - As Georgia grows, so does the way we think about agriculture. What was once farmland becomes neighborhoods. Small towns expand into cities. And with that growth comes new questions about how we manage land, water, food systems and green spaces where people live, work and gather. Rethinking how cities use land, food and green space
- [A beekeeper’s homecoming: Renowned honey bee scientist Jamie Ellis returns to lead UGA Bee Program](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/jamie-ellis-to-lead-uga-bee-lab/#new_tab) - On the first day of his undergraduate career at the University of Georgia, Jamie Ellis did not head to orientation or wander the quad. He reported for work in the lab of Keith Delaplane, the bee scientist who had called Ellis the spring before to personally recruit him. That morning set the tone for everything that
- [Patients in low-income neighborhoods are less likely to receive cancer screenings](https://news.uga.edu/cancer-screening-rates/#new_tab) - People living in areas with fewer resources are less likely to receive cancer screenings from federal clinics, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. About one in 11 Americans receive health care from Federally Qualified Health Centers, also known as FQHCs. These clinics provide medical treatment and preventive services to people in low-income
- [UGA Wild Peanut Lab helps M&Ms ‘Protect the Peanut’](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/uga-wild-peanut-lab-helps-mms-protect-the-peanut/#new_tab) - In the early 2000s, Mars received as many complaints about the peanut M&M as it did about every other company product combined. With only 1% of peanuts grown globally qualifying to fill a peanut M&M, Mars had a tricky problem on its hands. More than a decade and a half ago, Mars reached out to
- [UGA Rural Engagement Workshop empowers faculty to connect with communities](https://news.uga.edu/uga-rural-engagement-workshop-empowers-faculty-to-connect-with-communities/#new_tab) - Faculty translate academic expertise into research opportunities and collaborative solutions Cameron Thomas joined the University of Georgia’s Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty cohort eager to learn how his research on precision medicine could meet the needs of rural communities. A first-year faculty member in the College of Pharmacy, his work in pharmacogenomics centers on using genetic information
- [2026 CURO Symposium breaks record with over 900 presenters](https://news.uga.edu/2026-curo-symposium-breaks-record-with-over-900-presenters/#new_tab) - The event takes place April 20-21 at the Classic Center Arecord-breaking 937 undergraduates at the University of Georgia will present their research at the 27th annual CURO Symposium on April 20-21 at the Classic Center in downtown Athens — an increase of 200-plus students over the 2025 event. Hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research
- [2023 cohort announced for interdisciplinary ‘pre-seed’ program](https://research.uga.edu/news/2023-cohort-announced-for-interdisciplinary-pre-seed-program-2/) - The University of Georgia Office of Research, in partnership with the Office of the Provost, has announced the 2023 cohort of its Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research Pre-Seed Program. Twelve teams from across the university were selected. Ranging from translational veterinary research to the development of an artistic performance and prediction lab, this year’s cohort reflected
- [Sustainability, tested daily: Inside UGA’s living laboratory](https://research.uga.edu/news/sustainability-tested-daily-inside-ugas-living-laboratory/) - The University of Georgia is widely celebrated for its scenic beauty, but there is one UGA space that is unique. Located in the middle of campus, it’s a peaceful, quiet plot of green that for nearly seven decades has enjoyed a privileged view of the university growing around it. The green roof atop UGA’s Geography-Geology
- [The doctor is in](https://research.uga.edu/news/the-doctor-is-in/) - Interpersonal psychotherapy can be successfully delivered by telephone, offering a new way to treat depression among those living with HIV in a rural place, according to UGA researchers. The study is the first to show that telephone-administered psychotherapy can reduce depression long term, says lead author and professor Timothy Heckman of the College of Public
- [Education, innovation soar through partnership with Delta](https://research.uga.edu/news/education-innovation-soar-through-partnership-with-delta-2/) - The University of Georgia and Delta Air Lines have long partnered to help careers, research, education, and innovation off the ground. Since the beginning of its partnership with the university over 40 years ago, Delta has given more than $6.2 million in financial support, which has funded various impactful initiatives. A $5 million gift helped
- [Selfies drive sightseeing](https://research.uga.edu/news/selfies-drive-sightseeing/) - Anticipated positive feedback on social media can influence whether travelers intend to visit a tourism destination. The research on social return—or the number of likes, shares, comments and overall positive feedback travelers expect they’ll get from travel posts—reveals that social media is influencing how travelers choose destinations, according to Bynum Boley, assistant professor in the
- [Cartoons vs. people](https://research.uga.edu/news/cartoons-vs-people-2/) - Viewers were shocked when the first direct-to-consumer commercial for a prescription drug aired in 1983, said Matthew Perri, UGA professor of clinical and administrative pharmacy. “Prescription drugs on TV were unheard of at the time,” he said. Now, from prime-time TV to daily newspapers and monthly magazines, ads for pharmaceutical products permeate American media. But
- [Mohnen breaks down biofuel barriers](https://research.uga.edu/news/mohnen-breaks-down-biofuel-barriers-2/) - “I am driven, every day now, by trying to improve plants so that we can move into a sustainable future.” Debra Mohnen, Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Complex Carbohydrate Research and professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has made internationally recognized contributions to the field of plant cell-wall glycobiology with significant impacts on
- [Working Lands for Wildlife joins University of Georgia to expand conservation impact](https://news.uga.edu/working-lands-for-wildlife-joins-uga-to-expand-conservation/#new_tab) - UGA will receive more than $8M to aid farmers across Southeast The University of Georgia will receive $8.8 million over three years to help farmers restore streams and rivers on their land through the Working Lands for Wildlife’s Southern Waters Framework. Three colleges — the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, the Odum School of Ecology and
- [Anita Giabardo: Rooted in tradition, driven by innovation](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/anita-giabardo-ffar-fellow/#new_tab) - Takeaways Sustainable leadership: Through the FFAR Fellows Program, Giabardo is exploring how to maximize her impact across industry, nonprofits, and public sectors to improve the sustainability of modern farming. Advanced genetic tools: Giabardo utilizes cutting-edge genomic tools, computational biology and biotechnology to bridge the gap between identifying beneficial genes and improving commercial crops to ensure
- [UGA poet and scholar Ed Pavlić named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow](https://news.uga.edu/uga-poet-and-scholar-ed-pavlic-named-2026-guggenheim-fellow/#new_tab) - He is one of 223 professionals in the arts, humanities and sciences to receive the prestigious honor University of Georgia poet and scholar Ed Pavlić was named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow, a prestigious honor for professionals working across the arts, humanities and sciences. Pavlić, a Distinguished Research Professor of English and African American Studies in the Franklin
- [Franklin doctoral candidate wins $30K in Google-sponsored contest](https://news.uga.edu/franklin-doctoral-candidate-wins-30k/#new_tab) - Jane Odum’s AI tool enables on-the-ground reporting to strengthen disease surveillance in West Africa Adoctoral candidate from the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences developed a mobile-first artificial intelligence platform to improve disease surveillance in low-resource settings. Jane Odum’s tool, called EpiCast, earned first place and $30,000 in last month’s Google-sponsored MedGemma Impact Challenge.
- [Unlocking the secret of the root-knot nematode’s lifeline](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/secret-of-root-knot-nematodes-lifeline/#new_tab) - Takeaways Identification of the feeding tube composition: Researchers successfully isolated the root-knot nematode feeding tube and confirmed the specific group of proteins it is made from. A universal weakness: Because these proteins are found across multiple species of root-knot nematodes and are essential for the parasite’s growth and reproduction, they represent a universal target for developing new
- [Silviculture professor comes full circle at Warnell](https://news.uga.edu/silviculture-professor-comes-full-circle-at-warnell/#new_tab) - Stephen Kinane teaches, researches and mentors the next generation at Warnell Stephen Kinane signed his job offer from a hospital room, finalizing his return to the University of Georgia just hours before the birth of his daughter. “At that point, I knew this was going to be a lifestyle career,” said Kinane, assistant professor of silviculture at the Warnell
- [From concept to commercialization, faculty address agricultural challenges through Innovation Bootcamp](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/innovation-bootcamp-helps-faculty-solve-agricultural-challenges/#new_tab) - Takeaways UGA Innovation Bootcamp supports faculty in moving research beyond the lab by emphasizing industry collaboration, commercialization and real-world application. Participants bring diverse expertise to the program, exploring innovations ranging from AI-driven food science discoveries to creative STEM education tools. The bootcamp encourages entrepreneurial thinking among researchers, introducing concepts such as market demand, pricing strategies and investment
- [UGA to host inaugural Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference showcasing AI, robotics and precision agriculture](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/2026-specialty-crop-tech-conference/#new_tab) - Takeaways UGA will host its first Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference and Show on May 5-6 in Tifton, Georgia, bringing together growers, researchers and ag tech leaders from across the Southeast. The two-day event will showcase AI-driven sprayers, robotics, drones and digital agriculture tools, with live field demonstrations designed to address labor, efficiency and sustainability challenges. Experts from UGA, USDA,
- [UGA student entrepreneur wins FABricate contest with performance beverage startup](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/niche-supplements-fabricate-pitch-contest-winner/#new_tab) - Takeaways UGA student wins big: Wyatt McAvoy took home the $10,000 FABricate prize for his performance beverage startup, Niche Supplements. Ideas with real momentum: Students pitched solutions in agriculture, nutrition and beyond, with funding and mentorship to move concepts forward. Innovation across campus: FABricate brings together students from multiple disciplines, strengthening ideas through collaboration and expert feedback. In
- [Two UGA undergraduates named 2026 Goldwater Scholars](https://news.uga.edu/two-uga-undergraduates-named-2026-goldwater-scholars/#new_tab) - Since 1995, 72 UGA students have earned this prestigious scholarship From simulating the development of habitable exoplanets to harvesting the potential of miniscule vibrations, two University of Georgia undergraduates have been honored for furthering research in their fields of study. Juniors Vaughn Frost and Annie Mehta are among the 454 undergraduates from across the nation
- [Bird flu spread could be impacted by where waterfowl like to live](https://news.uga.edu/bird-flu-and-environment/#new_tab) - Reduced movement in human-heavy landscapes may change how the virus travels The movement patterns of waterfowl, including ducks, swans and geese, may affect the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in bird populations, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Researchers found that birds travel much shorter distances in areas with human
- [Georgia’s living shore: UGA addresses coastal resilience from many fronts](https://research.uga.edu/news/georgias-living-shore-uga-addresses-coastal-resilience-from-many-fronts/) - Discover efforts by UGA scientists to protect Georgia's vital coastal ecosystems, from marsh preservation to innovative shoreline solutions.
- [Love, loss, and a mission of hope for future cancer patients](https://research.uga.edu/news/love-loss-and-a-mission-of-hope-for-future-cancer-patients/) - When Stephen Hajduk saw Ann Steadman on the first day of English 101 at the University of Georgia, he pushed past several others to sit right behind her. “I sat behind her because she had this beautiful, flowing black hair,” Hajduk said. “And I thought that this was the most beautiful woman I had ever
- [Three UGA faculty named 2025 AAAS Fellows](https://research.uga.edu/news/three-uga-faculty-named-2025-aaas-fellows/) - The university now has 53 Fellows named to the prestigious organization Three University of Georgia faculty members have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious organizations dedicated to promoting science and engineering nationally. UGA now has 53 members within the exclusive group.
- [UGA’s 2026 Charter Lecture focuses on AI-human co-evolution and climate risks](https://news.uga.edu/2026-charter-lecture/#new_tab) - Regents’ Professors Elena Karahanna and J. Marshall Shepherd explore technological transformation and extreme weather impacts Two of the University of Georgia’s most distinguished scholars took the stage at the Chapel on March 25 to discuss the “mutual co-evolution” of humans and artificial intelligence and the rising risks of a more volatile global climate. Elena Karahanna
- [UGA honors achievements, discoveries at 47th annual Research Awards](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-honors-achievements-discoveries-at-47th-annual-research-awards/) - Each spring, the University of Georgia celebrates its achievements of academic excellence during Honors Week, culminating in the annual Research Awards banquet. For 47 years, this event has recognized researchers making groundbreaking strides in their respective fields through discovery, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. The 2026 ceremony will take place on April 2 as part of
- [Winning feels good. Does it change how we feel about democracy?](https://news.uga.edu/winning-and-democracy/#new_tab) - Emotions are unlikely to sway whether people are satisfied with democracy, according to new study Politics are rife with emotions. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests emotions alone may not determine whether people are satisfied with democracy. After elections, a familiar pattern emerges across democracies. Election winners tend to feel more satisfied with democracy
- [Professor designs inclusive technologies for a variety of populations](https://news.uga.edu/professor-designs-inclusive-technologies-for-a-variety-of-populations/#new_tab) - Matthew Schmidt prioritizes co-designing instructional tools with the people they serve Like many others in his industry, Matthew Schmidt didn’t originally set out to become an instructional designer. “This is a field that we kind of jokingly refer to as the best career that you’ve never heard of,” said Schmidt, a professor in the learning, design, and
- [Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame inducts leaders in farming, finance and horticultural science](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/2026-ag-hall-of-fame-inductees/#new_tab) - The Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame recently inducted two distinguished leaders whose careers have profoundly shaped agriculture, education and industry in Georgia and beyond: County farmer and agribusiness leader Robert E. McLendon and longtime University of Georgia researcher, professor, and plant breeder Michael A. Dirr. The 2026 inductees, who were honored at the 2026 UGA
- [UGA Center for Developmental Science to host inaugural conference on risk and resilience](https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/uga-center-for-developmental-science-to-host-inaugural-conference-on-risk-and-resilience#new_tab) - The Georgia Center for Developmental Science (GCDS), a University of Georgia-based research hub uniting scholars across developmental neuroscience, psychology and family science, will host its inaugural conference, “Pathways of Risk and Resilience: From Neuron to Neighborhood,” on April 22-23 at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries. The program convenes nine nationally-recognized scholars from premier research universities
- [Frequent social media use could impact child development](https://news.uga.edu/social-media-impacts-kids/#new_tab) - Adolescents who use social media may have weaker reading skills but higher processing speed Regular social media use across early adolescence is related to worse reading and vocabulary development over time, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study found that adolescents who used social media more often each day tend to struggle
- [C. Robin Buell named 2026 SEC Professor of the Year](https://news.uga.edu/c-robin-buell-named-2026-sec-professor-of-the-year/#new_tab) - UGA crop genomics pioneer recognized for transformational impact in teaching, research and service C.Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics at the University of Georgia, has been named the 2026 Southeastern Conference Professor of the Year, the conference’s highest faculty honor. Buell becomes the fourth UGA faculty member to receive this
- [Feeling unfulfilled could lead to riskier, heavier alcohol use](https://news.uga.edu/alcohol-use/#new_tab) - Confidence and connection may improve drinking habits People who have three basic psychological needs met are more likely to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Across three different studies in the new publication, researchers found a sense of autonomy, competence and connection led participants to drink more responsibly.
- [UGA celebrates excellence at 2025 Research Awards](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-celebrates-excellence-at-2025-research-awards/) - On April 3, faculty, students, and staff from across the university will gather in the Georgia Center for the 46th annual Research Awards banquet and ceremony, celebrating significant achievements in research, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship by University of Georgia faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. The awards are sponsored by the UGA Research Foundation and
- [Rethinking the cosmos: UGA astronomy research shakes up the heavens](https://research.uga.edu/news/rethinking-the-cosmos-uga-astronomy-research-shakes-up-the-heavens/) - On a clear winter night, stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere can get a good look at AB Aurigae. Hovering some 509 light years away from Earth—about 190 billion miles, or 68 times the width of Neptune’s orbit—the star is part of the constellation Auriga, which in Latin means “the charioteer.” Over her last several trips
- [Tracking male sea turtles just got easier](https://news.uga.edu/tracking-turtles/#new_tab) - UGA research could protect future biodiversity of the sea creatures Monitoring the populations of one of nature’s slower creatures could become faster, thanks to the University of Georgia. UGA researchers have developed an easier, more cost effective way to learn more about male marine turtles, a traditionally elusive creature in the world’s oceans. The process allows for
- [It’s coyote puppy season. Here’s what you need to know.](https://news.uga.edu/coyote-puppy-season/#new_tab) - The resourceful canines avoid highly developed areas when choosing den sites. Coyotes may be building dens and having litters of pups near you, according to new research from the University of Georgia. But chances are you won’t see them — even if they are denning right next door. In one of the first studies of its
- [‘A chance to ring the bell’: How a UGA startup is changing the fight against cancer](https://research.uga.edu/news/a-chance-to-ring-the-bell-how-a-uga-startup-is-changing-the-fight-against-cancer/) - It was 2019 when Eric DeJesus began pursuing his private pilot’s certificate. Driven by a desire to learn new things, he found a new obsession above the clouds. When the school closed not long after due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, he pivoted and became a certified firefighter and paramedic to help his community during
- [CAES scientist studies Earth’s oldest pollination systems](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/caes-scientist-studies-earths-oldest-pollination-systems/#new_tab) - When most people picture pollinators, they imagine bees moving between bright, colorful flowers. Shayla Salzman studies pollination across deep time, focusing on insect behavior and the ways plants evolved to guide those behaviors long before flowers existed. Salzman, a behavioral entomologist in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, studies cycads, the most endangered plant order
- [Wild peanut genetics drive $6M effort to protect crops in Africa and the U.S.](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/wild-peanut-genetics-drive-6m-effort-to-protect-crops/#new_tab) - A single change in a plant’s genetic code can alter the future of an industry, but it can take years of patient research to bring that change to life in farmers’ fields. For David Bertioli and Soraya Leal-Bertioli, those years have added up to decades. Now, backed by over $6 million in new funding, the husband-and-wife research team
- [Nathan Lewis joins UGA as new GRA Eminent Scholar](https://research.uga.edu/news/nathan-lewis-joins-uga-as-new-gra-eminent-scholar/) - Nathan Lewis, a professor of pediatrics and bioengineering at the University of California San Diego, joined the University of Georgia as the new Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Molecular Cell Biology on Oct. 28. The Georgia Research Alliance is a nonprofit, public-private partnership that invests state funds to recruit top scientific talent, enhance labs and promote
- [Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture awards 6 new seed grants](https://research.uga.edu/news/institute-for-integrative-precision-agriculture-awards-6-new-seed-grants/) - The University of Georgia Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA) has awarded six new seed grants to help launch research projects at the intersection of agriculture, engineering, and artificial intelligence, among other areas. The grants, totaling $390,480, represent a commitment by UGA and the institute to fostering the creation of new multidisciplinary teams. The six
- [Telehealth visits may help breast cancer patients stay on treatment](https://news.uga.edu/telehealth-linked-to-medicine-adherence/#new_tab) - Staying in touch with doctors online could help breast cancer survivors keep up their cancer treatment, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. After chemotherapy and surgery, most breast cancer survivors are prescribed oral endocrine therapy to prevent the disease from coming back. For these pills to be effective, they need to be
- [Your clothes may become smarter than you](https://news.uga.edu/smart-clothes/#new_tab) - You’re probably used to the sight of smartwatches on people’s wrists. But what about smart clothes? Researchers at the University of Georgia are exploring how the clothes people wear can potentially track and protect their health. Smart textiles are fabrics that can monitor the body’s vitals and movement in real time. They’re flexible and lightweight,
- [Cellular biology graduate student receives American Heart Association fellowship](https://research.uga.edu/news/cellular-biology-graduate-student-receives-american-heart-association-fellowship/) - Aylla von Ermland, a Ph.D. student in the Franklin College of Art and Science’s Department of Cellular Biology, recently received a pre-doctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association to fund two years of her research. Growing up in Brazil, von Ermland learned about Chagas disease at an early age. Carlos Chagas was a Brazilian physician
- [Lance Wells named a 2026 ASBMB Fellow](https://research.uga.edu/news/lance-wells-named-a-2026-asbmb-fellow/) - ance Wells, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and associate director of the University of Georgia’s Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. ASBMB is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to advancing discovery in the molecular life sciences. The organization has more than 11,000 members, and Wells was one
- [Bird flu rampant among black vultures](https://news.uga.edu/bird-flu-rampant-among-black-vultures/#new_tab) - Researchers say tens of thousands of the birds have likely contracted or died from the virus More than four out of every five dead black vultures examined by University of Georgia researchers tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to a new study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports. The actual toll of the virus on the
- [Mekidani Salu: Engineering resilience in the field](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/mekidani-salu-ffar-fellow/#new_tab) - For University of Georgia student Mekidani Salu, food insecurity was never an abstract concept; it was a daily reality in his small farming community in northeastern Nigeria. Growing up in Adamawa State, he witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of pests and diseases as neighbors and family members lost both crops and income. “As a child, I
- [UGA gains six more National Academy of Inventors Senior Members](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-gains-six-more-national-academy-of-inventors-senior-members/) - Distinction recognizes researchers for patented discoveries and entrepreneurial efforts The National Academy of Inventors has selected six University of Georgia researchers as 2026 NAI Senior Members, underscoring the university’s strong momentum in innovation and commercialization. With these latest elections, UGA now has 30 Senior Members overall. “We are proud to recognize the UGA faculty researchers elected this year
- [It takes a poet: Ed Pavlić reframes James Baldwin's iconic life](https://research.uga.edu/news/it-takes-a-poet-ed-pavlic-reframes-james-baldwins-iconic-life/) - Picture the scene in Harlem, New York, on Aug. 1, 1924: Some 3,500 men and women march past the 135th Street Branch Library on Lenox Avenue and the headquarters of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. There, atop a reviewing stand, in full regalia and surrounded by a cadre of saber-wielding guards, the association’s president-general, Marcus
- [Hispanic, Black children screened for autism up to two years later than white peers in Georgia](https://news.uga.edu/hispanic-black-children-screened-for-autism-late/#new_tab) - White children are screened for autism up to two years earlier than their Black and Hispanic peers in Georgia, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Led by a team of researchers from the UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education, the study found Georgia’s safety net program Babies Can’t Wait was more
- [UGA researchers engineer safer road crossings for wildlife and people](https://iris.uga.edu/2026/02/24/uga-researchers-engineer-safer-road-crossings-for-wildlife-and-people/#new_tab) - Why did the turtle cross the road? Hint: it wasn’t just to get to the other side. John Maerz, Dennis and Sarah Carey Distinguished Professor of Forestry and Natural Resources and a Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, can tell you exactly why turtles cross the road: it’s because
- [UGA student Keaton Coletti named Truman Fellow](https://news.uga.edu/uga-student-keaton-coletti-named-truman-fellow/#new_tab) - Keaton Coletti, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering at the University of Georgia, has been named a Truman Postdoctoral Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories. The Truman Postdoctoral Fellowship is a highly competitive, three-year appointment designed to attract exceptional early career scientists and engineers to pursue independent research that directly supports Sandia’s national security mission. The appointment provides
- [Fetch Fuel takes top prize at fifth UGA Venture Prize](https://www.terry.uga.edu/fetch-fuel-takes-top-prize-at-fifth-uga-venture-prize/#new_tab) - Fetch Fuel, an electrolyte mix developed to help working and sporting dogs stay hydrated, took home the top prize at the UGA Entrepreneurship Program’s Venture Prize Competition. The $10,000 prize will help founders — Terry economics student Harrison McMahan and finance student Campbell Moore — commission the first manufacturing run of the canine water additive. They’ve developed a formula, found their market, and created a sales website
- [Parrott, Rhodes named 2026 University Professors](https://news.uga.edu/parrott-rhodes-named-2026-university-professors/#new_tab) - The honor recognizes faculty who have made an enduring impact on the university Two University of Georgia faculty members have been named University Professors in recognition of their extraordinary impact on the institution. The 2025-2026 University Professors are Wayne Parrott, Distinguished Research Professor in the department of crop and soil sciences, director of the Institute of Plant
- [Lehmann-Karp to deliver Startup 101 lecture](https://news.uga.edu/lehmann-karp-to-deliver-startup-101-lecture/#new_tab) - tefan Lehmann-Karp, executive director and portfolio manager for Morgan Stanley Inclusive and Sustainable Ventures, will deliver a lecture as part of Innovation Gateway’s spring Startup 101 series on March 4 at the Delta Innovation Hub. Drawing on more than two decades of experience across investment banking, venture capital and startup operations, Lehmann-Karp leads strategic support for
- [Computer science professor studies the intersection of cybersecurity and AI](https://news.uga.edu/computer-science-professor-studies-the-intersection-of-cybersecurity-and-ai/#new_tab) - Roberto Perdisci has a passion for information security Phishing attacks. Jailbreaking and social engineering attacks. Malicious advertisements. These have all become part of the day in the life for most everyone who depends on a web connection for their work and livelihood. University of Georgia cybersecurity expert Roberto Perdisci welcomes a greater awareness of the threats that have long been
- [Weather expert shows how planning is key for enduring extreme weather](https://research.uga.edu/news/weather-expert-shows-how-planning-is-key-for-enduring-extreme-weather/) - Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency, so UGA's Marshall Shepherd is making sure city officials have the tools they need to ride out the storm.
- [New weather radar could be a game-changer](https://news.uga.edu/new-weather-radar-could-be-a-game-changer/#new_tab) - 2 days agoby Alan Flurry (Getty Images) The radar system should improve forecasting in North Georgia A weather radar system purchased by the University of Georgia and the Georgia Institute of Technology could lead to improved weather forecasting in North Georgia – and provide both expanded educational opportunities for students and enhanced research capabilities for
- [Grand partnership: UGA Grand Farm connects industry with research](https://wearegeorgia.uga.edu/story/uga-grand-farm/#new_tab) - In May, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and North Dakota-based Grand Farm came together to break ground on the latest agriculture industry partnership: the University of Georgia Grand Farm. The 250-acre innovation farm will develop and demonstrate new agricultural technologies and automation, focused on Georgia’s specialty crops and Southeast agriculture, starting with the
- [From lab to market: UGA startups pitch to investors](https://news.uga.edu/from-lab-to-market-uga-startups-pitch-to-investors/#new_tab) - nnovation District hosts first Investors Day Some of the most promising startup companies sparked by University of Georgia research pitched their innovative ideas to a group of potential investors at the UGA Innovation District’s first Investors Day. Held at the Delta Innovation Hub on Jan. 22, the daylong event brought 15 tech investors or founders to
- [Heat poses additional risks post-hurricane](https://news.uga.edu/hurricanes-and-heat/#new_tab) - Researchers urge adoption of official fifth hurricane hazard Anew study from the University of Georgia suggests hurricanes may now pose an additional danger to people through heat exposure. Hurricanes threaten lives and cause significant economic damage. But their risks extend beyond just the storm itself. “People tend to think of rainfall, storm surge, high winds and
- [Pioneering physicist to deliver UGA Chhabra-Landau Lecture](https://news.uga.edu/pioneering-physicist-to-deliver-uga-chhabra-landau-lecture/#new_tab) - The lecture series showcases new approaches to understanding complex natural phenomena Steven R. White, Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine, and one of the world’s leading physicists, will deliver the 2026 Chhabra-Landau Lecture at the University of Georgia on Feb. 26. Hosted by UGA’s Center for Simulational Physics, White’s
- [New technology lets plants tell farmers when they are thirsty](https://engineering.uga.edu/new-technology-lets-plants-tell-farmers-when-they-are-thirsty/#new_tab) - Across America’s farm country, one question keeps growers up at night. Are their crops getting the right amount of water and nitrogen? Too little can hurt yields. Too much drains farm budgets, washes into rivers and pollutes wells. Farmers know this balance matters, but finding the “just right” level has always relied on guesswork, experience
- [Negative experiences like divorce or bullying may increase obesity risk in children](https://news.uga.edu/negative-experiences-may-increase-childhood-obesity-risk/#new_tab) - Self-coping skills and support from family could mitigate those effects in Hispanic populations Adverse childhood experiences, such as physical or sexual abuse, parental divorce, socioeconomic hardship, neglect or bullying, may increase the risk of obesity in children, according to new University of Georgia research. But for certain populations, a caring presence in their lives could
- [Camelio named exec director of Georgia Network for Electric Mobility](https://engineering.uga.edu/camelio-appointed-executive-director-of-gnem/#new_tab) - The Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM) has appointed Jaime Camelio of the University of Georgia College of Engineering as its new executive director. Established with the generous support of founding partners Georgia Power, Cox Automotive, and Kia, GNEM’s mission is to convene stakeholders in electric mobility across Georgia to improve the lives of all citizens through research,
- [Transforming environments into adornments: Inside Demi Thomloudis’ jewelry studio](https://research.uga.edu/news/transforming-environments-into-adornments-inside-demi-thomloudis-jewelry-studio/) - At her off-campus studio, Demi Thomloudis is making her own family heirlooms. Part of a jewelry project titled “New HeirLooms,” they are a collection near to her heart. She drew inspiration from childhood summers spent visiting her father’s family in Greece, where she connected with faraway cousins and relatives. While she cherishes the memories, the
- [Franklin College’s Cassandra Hall receives a Cottrell Scholar Award](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2026/franklin-colleges-cassandra-hall-receives-cottrell-scholar-award#new_tab) - Cassandra Hall, a computational astrophysicist in Franklin College’s physics and astronomy department, has been named a recipient of a 2026 Cottrell Scholar Award for an outstanding proposal combining research and science education from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. She is one of 24 awardees, early-career scientists in chemistry, physics, and astronomy across the United
- [UGA School of Medicine granted preliminary accreditation](https://news.uga.edu/uga-school-of-medicine-granted-preliminary-accreditation/#new_tab) - LCME accreditation clears path for UGA to recruit future physicians for fall 2026 The Liaison Committee on Medical Education granted the University of Georgia preliminary accreditation on Feb. 13. This designation allows the university to recruit and admit its inaugural class, a landmark achievement for public medical education in Georgia. Applications for the fall 2026
- [Entomology faculty bring new perspectives to world-renowned department](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/entomology-faculty-bring-new-perspectives-to-world-renowned-department/#new_tab) - In a world where insects outnumber humans by about 1.4 billion to one, entomologists help all of us make sense of the multitude of flies, beetles and other insects we share our lives every day. In the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), five junior faculty members who have joined
- [UGA marine researcher Samantha Joye named to National Academy of Engineering](https://news.uga.edu/uga-researcher-named-to-national-academy-of-engineering/#new_tab) - Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions Internationally recognized University of Georgia marine scientist Samantha Joye has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions for engineers and scientists. The NAE announced on Feb. 10 the election of 158 new members who have made outstanding contributions
- [Jessica Maddox named editor-in-chief of new Creator and Influencer Studies journal](https://grady.uga.edu/news/jessica-maddox-named-editor-in-chief-of-new-creator-and-influencer-studies-journal/#new_tab) - Jessica Maddox (BA ’12, MA ’15, PhD ’18), associate professor in the Grady College Department of Entertainment and Media Studies, has been named the inaugural editor-in-chief of the new, fully open access journal, Creator and Influencer Studies, published by Springer Nature. Maddox will lead the first academic journal devoted to research on influencers, creator culture
- [Beshoy Markos named ASME Fellow](https://engineering.uga.edu/morkos-named-asme-fellow/#new_tab) - Beshoy Morkos, a professor in the University of Georgia College of Engineering, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), one of the highest professional honors awarded by the society. The distinction of Fellow is awarded to a small percentage of ASME members and recognizes sustained, outstanding engineering achievements and service
- [UGA Humanities Festival announced for March 16 – April 2](https://willson.uga.edu/uga-humanities-festival-announced-for-march-16-april-2/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia Humanities Festival is an annual series of public events showcasing the richness and diversity of research and practice in the humanities at UGA and throughout our extended community. The fourth annual UGA Humanities Festival will take place March 16-April 2, 2026, featuring lectures, conversations, performances, social gatherings, and keynote events. More
- [UGA teams up with Georgia Tech to restore state’s coastlines](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-teams-up-with-georgia-tech-to-restore-states-coastlines/) - Three University of Georgia research faculty are working with a team from Georgia Tech on a coastline restoration project that is supported by nearly $1 million from the National Coastal Resilience Fund, operated by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This marks the second NFWF grant awarded to the research team. In 2024, NFWF
- [Scientists ID genetic basis for muscle formation](https://research.uga.edu/news/scientists-id-genetic-basis-for-muscle-formation-2/) - New CRISPR screening platform specific to human muscle cells is the first of its kind Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child’s first steps to recovery after injury. For some, however, muscle development goes awry, leading to weakness, delayed motor milestones or lifelong disabilities.
- [UGA awards seed grants to propel interdisciplinary AI research](https://news.uga.edu/uga-awards-seed-grants-to-propel-interdisciplinary-ai-research/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence has awarded seed grants to eight university-wide research projects designed to advance interdisciplinary AI research. The grants, which support faculty across 11 schools and colleges, aim to spark breakthroughs in how data science and artificial intelligence is applied to complex societal challenges. “Artificial intelligence is a powerful catalyst for
- [Funny teachers can make classes more enjoyable — if their jokes land](https://news.uga.edu/funny-teachers-make-class-more-enjoyable/) - Adding a little humor may help students stay engaged and understand concepts Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class as a whole, according to new research the University of Georgia. Unlike lectures with packed auditoriums, smaller lab courses can make it easier for teachers and students to get to
- [UGA conference to highlight AI, immersive technology in health care](https://rx.uga.edu/uga-conference-to-highlight-ai-immersive-technology-in-health-care/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia will host an interdisciplinary conference March 23–24 examining how artificial intelligence and immersive technologies are transforming health care practice and education. Healthcare 5.0: Driving Precision Health and Education Through Immersive Technology and Artificial Intelligence will take place at the UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel and will bring together faculty, clinicians,
- [UGA’s Karahanna and Shepherd named Regents’ Professors](https://news.uga.edu/ugas-karahanna-and-shepherd-named-regents-professors/#new_tab) - The professorship honors exemplary faculty with renowned scholarship, creative activity University of Georgia faculty members Elena Karahanna and J. Marshall Shepherd have earned the distinction of Regents’ Professors, the University System of Georgia’s highest professorial honor. Karahanna is a Distinguished Research Professor and the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Distinguished Chair in Business Administration
- [Researching the world's only black fly colony](https://research.uga.edu/news/researching-the-worlds-only-black-fly-colony-2/) - From wriggling larvae to adult breeding pairs, thousands of generations of the same population have lived their lives inside UGA’s black fly colony, providing entomologists around the world with a reliable study population for a full range of research. First founded in 1981 at Cornell University, the colony now housed at the UGA College of Agricultural and
- [UGA’s Skidaway Institute works with local leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers to safeguard the coastline.](https://wearegeorgia.uga.edu/story/tybee-renourishment/#new_tab) - Every few months and following major storms, a drone can be seen methodically surveying Tybee Island’s coastline. The flights are part of an ongoing project led by researchers in Dr. Clark Alexander’s lab at the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO). On a six- to seven-year cycle, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pumps sand
- [Making science move: Organoids project re-imagines adrenal glands through models and motion](https://research.uga.edu/news/making-science-move-organoids-project-re-imagines-adrenal-glands-through-models-and-motion/) - In 2024, University of Georgia Associate Professor Nadja Zeltner received a grant to advance research in human cell generation, including adrenal gland organoids used to study disease. Adrenal gland organoids are tiny, lab-grown versions of your body’s stress response control center—adrenal glands release hormones in response to stress or excitement, regulate energy and metabolism, manage
- [How you feel about your partner’s spending habits may affect your relationship](https://news.uga.edu/your-partners-spending-affects-your-relationship/#new_tab) - Feeling financially secure can strengthen your relationship, particularly if you married a ‘saver’ There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found spouses who see their partners as “savers” tend to be
- [Cultivating Innovation](https://wearegeorgia.uga.edu/story/agrivoltaics-solar-farm/#new_tab) - In an age where energy, agriculture, and ecological stewardship intersect, the University of Georgia is training the next generation of problem-solvers to lead the way. Through hands-on work in agrivoltaics—the integration of solar energy production with agricultural activity—UGA students are helping shape the future of both farming and energy production. And there’s no better classroom than the
- [UGA Special Collections exhibit unveils the career of bridal designer Anne Barge](https://news.uga.edu/uga-special-collections-exhibit-unveils-the-career-of-bridal-designer-anne-barge/#new_tab) - With hundreds of yards of white tulle, lace and satin on display, one University of Georgia Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries gallery might look more like a wedding dress boutique than a history exhibit at first glance. Yet among the 33 dresses, the new display spotlights a businesswoman, an industry and even a
- [Study shows chromium behavior in oxygen-stratified Chesapeake Bay](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2026/01/22/study-shows-chromium-behavior-in-oxygen-stratified-chesapeake-bay/#new_tab) - A new study offers fresh insight into how chromium isotopes behave in aquatic environments like the Chesapeake Bay, where oxygen levels change with depth. The findings challenge how previous studies have used chromium trapped in sediment as a chemical fingerprint to infer oxygen levels in ancient oceans.The study found that chromium isotopes change as water
- [Willson Center announces second phase of Penn Center partnership](https://research.uga.edu/news/willson-center-announces-second-phase-of-penn-center-partnership/) - The Willson Center has received a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation for a second phase of its public humanities partnership with the historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. The grant-funded project, Culture and Community at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District, launched in 2021 with an initial $1 million award from Mellon to build
- [Orso named ACM Fellow](https://engineering.uga.edu/orso-named-acm-fellow/#new_tab) - University of Georgia College of Engineering dean Alessandro (Alex) Orso has been elected a Fellow of ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery. ACM Fellows are selected by their peers for achieving remarkable results through their technical innovations and/or service to the field. This year’s honorees were chosen from among ACM’s global membership of more than 100,000
- [Market freedom may impact homicide rates](https://news.uga.edu/more-market-freedom-fewer-homicides/#new_tab) - New study suggests greater market integration reduces violence, builds relationships Countries with a stronger market orientation may experience lower rates of homicide, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Market orientation and market integration refer to how freely a nation’s economy functions within a framework of legal rights and freedoms such as enforcing
- [New UGA Libraries exhibit illuminates Atlanta’s Olympic legacy](https://news.uga.edu/new-uga-libraries-exhibit-illuminates-atlantas-olympic-legacy/#new_tab) - The exhibit narrates how Atlanta officials prepared for the world spotlight of the ’96 Olympics Muhammed Ali’s lighting of the Olympic cauldron in 1996 signaled the beginning of the Olympic Games — at the same moment, it launched Atlanta to the international stage. Thirty years later, a new exhibit at the University of Georgia Richard
- [Terry professor named AIS Fellow](https://www.terry.uga.edu/terry-professor-named-ais-fellow/#new_tab) - AIS President Dorothy Leidner and AIS Past President Andrew Burton-Jones congratulate Jerry Kane on his AIS Fellowship. Kane is the head of the Department of Management Information Systems at Terry College of Business. The Association for Information Systems named Terry College of Business professor and department head Jerry Kane an AIS Fellow. The award was
- [Pan-fungal vaccine proves effective against Candida auris in mice](https://news.uga.edu/vaccine-protects-against-another-fungal-infection/#new_tab) - vaccine created by University of Georgia researchers to battle multiple life-threatening fungal infections is also effective against Candida auris in mice, according to a new study from researchers in the UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology. C. auris is a type of yeast that spreads easily particularly in health care settings and can lead to severe illness
- [All ears: New study pinpoints what determines ear length in dogs](https://news.uga.edu/new-study-pinpoints-what-determines-ear-length-in-dogs/#new_tab) - Ever see a basset hound and find yourself wanting to (gently) grab its long, floppy ears and give them a little waggle? The cute aggression caused by those droopy eared canines is real. And researchers at the University of Georgia recently found out what causes some dogs’ ears to be so irresistibly appealing. Published by
- [Building bridges between academia and industry](https://innovation.uga.edu/building-bridges-between-academia-and-industry/#new_tab) - When Anthony (Tony) Llano joined the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) earlier this year as director of industry partnerships and project-based learning, he brought with him a clear goal — to help bridge the gap between academic research and the industries shaping the future of food, farming and sustainability. “I see my role as
- [Ruter, Yan named National Academy of Inventors Fellows](https://research.uga.edu/news/ruter-yan-named-national-academy-of-inventors-fellows/) - UGA has 19 faculty members who have received this honor since 2012 University of Georgia professors John Ruter and Yajun Yan have been elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, bringing UGA’s total to 19 faculty members who have received this honor since 2012. It is the seventh consecutive year the university has had
- [A glow up in deer communication](https://news.uga.edu/a-glow-up-in-deer-communication/#new_tab) - University of Georgia. A study from the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources found that the mammal’s scrapes on the ground and rubs on trees radiate a photoluminescence, or glow, under ultraviolet light. The glow may help deer to leave messages for potential mates. “People have been hypothesizing about if this glow exists in the
- [UGA sets another record with $654M in R&D expenditures in FY25](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-sets-another-record-with-654m-in-rd-expenditures-in-fy25/) - Record-high figure marks the university’s seventh consecutive year of growth For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Georgia set a research and development record with $654 million in related expenditures during fiscal year 2025, representing a 4.1% increase over the previous year. Since 2015, UGA’s R&D activity has grown by 75%. “Through purposeful research,
- [Assistant professor creates interactive art and artists](https://news.uga.edu/assistant-professor-creates-interactive-art-and-artists/#new_tab) - Sculpture, like architecture, is an invitation to marvel at shape, scale and human experience. Kimberly Lyle, assistant professor of sculpture and technology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ Lamar Dodd School of Art, makes interactive artwork both by hand and digitally that welcomes audience participation. “Many times, we ask art audiences to engage
- [Are you eating enough protein?](https://news.uga.edu/are-you-eating-enough-protein/#new_tab) - It helps us grow and repair our muscles, optimizes the health of our organs and regulates hunger. But how much protein do we really need in our diets? Search social media, and you’ll find a variety of answers from supposed fitness and health influencers — 30, 40, 50 grams for breakfast alone? How much protein
- [The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being](https://research.uga.edu/news/the-science-of-support-justin-lavners-work-to-improve-relationships-and-well-being/) - Long before he became a leading voice in relationship science, Justin Lavner was simply fascinated by people. “I’ve always been interested in understanding why people are the way they are,” said Lavner, a professor and the director of clinical training in the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Psychology. “What
- [Support for wilderness protections in the Southern Appalachians](https://research.uga.edu/news/support-for-wilderness-protections-in-the-southern-appalachians/) - Nearly 90 percent of those who had visited a wilderness area thought more wildlands should be protected
- [Uncovering the secrets of sugars: From COVID-19 to biofuels](https://research.uga.edu/news/uncovering-the-secrets-of-sugars-from-covid-19-to-biofuel/) - Within weeks of the appearance of COVID-19, five teams of researchers at the University of Georgia’s Complex Carbohydrate Research Center put other research work aside to understand the virus, how it gets into our cells, and the changes that occur inside infected cells. This work could help identify patients most at risk early, identify ways
- [UGA research rolls back date of first-millennium earthen monuments of Middle Georgia](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/uga-research-rolls-back-date-first-millennium-earthen-monuments-middle-georgia#new_tab) - New study emphasizes the role of public architecture, community history Snug against downtown Macon, Georgia, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park includes a network of earthen mounds and a timber-built Earthlodge that date back to the first millennium. One of the most iconic cultural sites in the Southeast and a Traditional Cultural Place (TCP) of the
- [Georgia Museum of Art reaches for the stars with new exhibition](https://news.uga.edu/georgia-museum-of-art-reaches-for-the-stars-with-new-exhibition/#new_tab) - Drawing inspiration from Ada Limón’s poem “In Praise of Mystery,” a new exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art will bring together poetry, astronomy, science and visual art. “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders,” on view from Jan. 24 to June 28, 2026, investigates humanity’s collective interest with the cosmos. The exhibition features historic, modern
- [‘A warmer world might be a sicker world for monarchs’](https://news.uga.edu/warmer-temperatures-may-endanger-monarch-butterflies/#new_tab) - Higher temperatures may make monarch butterflies more vulnerable to parasites, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Monarch infections with the parasite Ophryocystis elektroscirrha have skyrocketed, more than tripling since 2002. Discovered in the 1960s, the parasite can cause smaller wingspans, lower weight and shorter lifespans in adult monarchs. Infection can also affect the
- [Finding the tur-key to poultry reproduction](https://news.uga.edu/turkey-reproduction/#new_tab) - Female turkeys could be running the roost for years to come. New research from the University of Georgia found that the gender of turkey offspring may depend on if the birds are living in an area full of hunters. And that trend could have big implications for the future of turkey populations. Female turkeys’ tendency to
- [Diving deep into marine research at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography](https://research.uga.edu/news/diving-deep-into-marine-research-at-the-skidaway-institute-of-oceanography/) - The University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is a multidisciplinary research and education institution located on Skidaway Island near Savannah. The Institute was founded in 1968 with a mission to conduct research in all fields of oceanography. In 2013, it was merged with the University of Georgia. The campus serves as a gateway to
- [More than a quarter of college students use CBD products at least once a month](https://news.uga.edu/1-in-4-college-students-use-cbd-monthly/#new_tab) - Nearly half of college students have tried CBD products, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Researchers found more than 29% reported using CBD monthly or more to handle anxiety, stress and sleeping problems. Published in the Journal of Substance Use, the study is the largest survey ever conducted on college students’ CBD use.
- [CAES graduate students selected as FFAR Fellows to tackle global agriculture challenges](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/caes-graduate-students-selected-as-ffar-fellows/#new_tab) - Two doctoral candidates at the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) have been selected for the eighth cohort of the prestigious Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellows program, a three-year initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of food and agriculture research leaders. The fellows will conduct research aligned with FFAR’s global challenge
- [Study reveals jellies carve out their own space in the ocean](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/12/16/study-reveals-jellies-carve-out-their-own-space-in-the-ocean/#new_tab) - Gelatinous zooplankton, often called jellies, play a key role in marine food webs. They can be very abundant, and some feed on the millimeter-sized eggs and larvae of fishes. Yet despite their ecological importance, jellies are often overlooked in marine research. Their fragile structures make them difficult to sample and quantify accurately, leaving scientists without
- [Why do wombats have square poop?](https://news.uga.edu/why-do-wombats-have-square-poop/#new_tab) - Most people have a preferred way of communication — phone, text, email — but bare-nosed wombats have an unusual way of relaying information. The Australian marsupial communicates by … there’s no delicate way to say this … poo. Led by the University of Georgia’s Scott Carver, a new study published in the Journal of Zoology considers whether the marsupials
- [Top @UGAResearch Stories of 2025](https://research.uga.edu/news/top-ugaresearch-stories-of-2025/) - As we welcome 2026 with open arms, we say goodbye to another extraordinary year in research at the University of Georgia. In 2025, UGA researchers made advancements in numerous disciplines: identifying the origins of meteorites, examining links between heart problems and dementia in Black Americans, analyzing the benefits of binge watching TV shows, creating groundbreaking
- [Ideas to impact: A decade of growth at Innovation Gateway](https://research.uga.edu/news/ideas-to-impact-a-decade-of-growth-at-innovation-gateway/) - Innovation Gateway is celebrating a decade of driving innovation, entrepreneurship and real-world impact at the University of Georgia. Established in 2015, it unified the university’s technology transfer and startup support efforts, laying the foundation for a more efficient path for driving ideas from lab to market. Over the past 10 years, the program has expanded
- [Design, build, innovate: UGA’s CREATE Labs provides prototyping possibilities](https://research.uga.edu/news/design-build-innovate-ugas-create-labs-provides-prototyping-possibilities/) - Tucked into a corner of the Delta Innovation Hub, the University of Georgia’s grand presentation and office space for startups, is the tinkering studio of the newly headquartered CREATE Labs. CREATE—short for the Center for Research, Engineering, And Technological Exploration—started as an idea of UGA engineering student Marcus DiBattista and his advisor, Professor Jaime Camelio,
- [Arts out in full force at UGA’s 14th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival](https://research.uga.edu/news/arts-out-in-full-force-at-ugas-14th-annual-spotlight-on-the-arts-festival/) - The University of Georgia’s exceptional arts programming, research, and scholarship were on display throughout November during the 14th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival. The monthlong festival featured more than 40 events and exhibitions in the literary, performing, and visual arts, including the fifth annual Dodd Market, performances by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
- [Shell to Shore: Saving Georgia’s oyster coast one shuck at a time](https://research.uga.edu/news/shell-to-shore-saving-georgias-oyster-coast-one-shuck-at-a-time/) - It all began with a conversation around a fire in photographer Rinne Allen’s backyard. Nik Heynen, Distinguished Research Professor of geography in the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, was talking with his friends Tyler Leslie and Hunt Revell, who both had worked at the popular downtown Athens seafood restaurant, Seabear. Working
- [Bye bye, Bulldog: R/V Georgia Bulldog leaves a legacy of service in its wake](https://research.uga.edu/news/bye-bye-bulldog-r-v-georgia-bulldog-leaves-a-legacy-of-service-in-its-wake/) - Note: A version of this story was first published by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Read it in full here. The University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant office has served the state’s coastal communities since 1971. In 1980, one of its most impactful additions, a repurposed shrimp trawler, docked for
- [Preserving place: UGA’s FindIt program brings new life to Monticello’s history](https://research.uga.edu/news/preserving-place-ugas-findit-program-brings-new-life-to-monticellos-history/) - The sun isn’t even out when Jennifer Lewis and a group of University of Georgia graduate students leave Athens to travel to Monticello, Georgia, in July 2025. The first true heatwave of the summer has hit, and they know if they don’t finish surveying structures around the small town’s historic district, they’ll be miserable by
- [Researching the world’s only black fly colony](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/black-fly-research/#new_tab) - From wriggling larvae to adult breeding pairs, thousands of generations of the same population have lived their lives inside UGA’s black fly colony, providing entomologists around the world with a reliable study population for a full range of research. First founded in 1981 at Cornell University, the colony now housed at the UGA College of Agricultural and
- [UGA’s Finn Walsh named a 2025 Marshall Scholar](https://news.uga.edu/ugas-finn-walsh-named-a-2025-marshall-scholar/#new_tab) - University of Georgia senior Finn Walsh will build on her studies in infectious disease next fall as UGA’s newest Marshall Scholar. The scholarship is among the most selective graduate awards for Americans. This year, 43 students were named Marshall Scholars, and nearly a third are from public or state universities. UGA was the only institution
- [Mowbray named founding director of UGA Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities](https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/mowbray-named-founding-director-of-uga-ralston-institute-on-behavioral-health-and-developmental-disabilities#new_tab) - Orion Mowbray, a noted behavioral health services researcher at the University of Georgia, has been named the inaugural executive director of the UGA David Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The Ralston Institute, named in honor of the late Georgia Speaker of the House who championed mental healthcare reform, was established in 2024 to
- [Opioid use linked to higher risk of C. difficile infection](https://news.uga.edu/opioid-use-linked-to-infection/#new_tab) - New research from the University of Georgia suggests that opioid use could make patients more vulnerable to infections. Clostridioides difficile, also known as C. diff, is a highly contagious bacteria that infects the colon. About 500,000 people get it each year, and it’s especially common in hospitals and nursing homes. The illness causes severe diarrhea, nausea
- [UGA’s top students break ground in regenerative bioscience](https://news.uga.edu/ugas-top-students-break-ground-in-regenerative-bioscience/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia’s regenerative bioscience major is attracting some of the nation’s top students including Foundation Fellows, student recipients of UGA’s top academic scholarship. As the first undergraduate program of its kind, regenerative bioscience offers a new path in science, innovation and discovery. Foundation Fellow Diya Garrepally, a second-year Honors student and Stamps Scholar from Marietta
- [Using video games to get kids interested in learning](https://news.uga.edu/video-games-get-kids-interested-in-learning/#new_tab) - Though some might see video games as a distraction, a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests they can actually serve as a place to practice key science skills — with the help of some adorable cats, of course. Along with a team of designers and programmers, UGA researchers created a video game to help elementary
- [A virus takes flight](https://news.uga.edu/georgia-magazine-articles/a-virus-takes-flight/?utm_source=ugatoday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ugatoday-20251204#new_tab) - Arguably, we are in the age of pandemics.” It’s a bold statement. And perhaps hyperbolic. But when someone like Justin Bahl says it, you should probably listen. “We’ve challenged the environment to an extreme extent. We have increased the number of animals we’re producing domestically for food in an industrial way that requires us to maximize profits
- [Study confirms accuracy of SeaHawk CubeSat’s HawkEye ocean color data](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/12/03/study-confirms-accuracy-of-seahawk-cubesats-hawkeye-ocean-color-data/#new_tab) - The first comprehensive evaluation of HawkEye, an ocean-color instrument aboard the SeaHawk CubeSat, shows that its imagery is suitable for remote-sensing work, according to a new paper led by University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) postdoctoral researcher Srinivas Kolluru.The SeaHawk CubeSat, which weighs about 11 pounds and is the size of a loaf of bread,
- [UGA celebrates School of Medicine building milestone](https://news.uga.edu/uga-celebrates-school-of-medicine-building-milestone/) - he final beam for the University of Georgia School of Medicine’s medical education and research building was set into place on Nov. 25 — a milestone that marks the completion of the structural phase of the building. UGA broke ground on the building in May 2024. The historic occasion was celebrated with a topping-out ceremony where UGA
- [Youth experiencing economic hardship at higher risk of suicide, suicidal thoughts](https://news.uga.edu/low-income-youth-at-higher-risk-of-suicide/) - outh from low-income families are at a higher risk of suicide than their more well-off peers. But targeted interventions focused on improving their sleep may help mitigate that risk, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Led by researchers in UGA’s Georgia Center for Developmental Science, the study of more than 8,000 children found that
- [Matt Bilskie improving coastal resilience through collaboration and mentorship](https://research.uga.edu/news/matt-bilskie-improving-coastal-resilience-through-collaboration-and-mentorship/) - The mood in Matt Bilskie’s office in the University of Georgia’s ISTEM complex is at odds with his area of study. Sunlight streams through a large window, highlighting a peaceful space centered around a painting of an ocean landscape. The space is tidy, though clearly well used, and radiates a quiet energy that fosters collaboration.
- [Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant recognized in 2025 Clean 13 Report for leadership in oyster research and restoration](https://gacoast.uga.edu/marine-extension-georgia-sea-grant-2025-clean-13-report/) - The University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant has been named to the Georgia Water Coalition’s 2025 Clean 13 list, a statewide environmental recognition highlighting individuals, communities and organizations whose work protects Georgia’s water resources. The coalition released its annual report during a virtual press conference on Nov. 18, honoring 13 awardees that range from educators and civic organizations to
- [NASA launches T2U collaboration with UGA](https://news.uga.edu/nasa-launches-t2u-collaboration-with-uga/) - rom textiles that help regulate body temperature to batteries that make solar power more reliable, NASA scientists and engineers have produced thousands of technology and software patents. But how do those innovations make their way into our everyday life? This fall, University of Georgia students in the UGA Entrepreneurship Program explored NASA’s treasure trove of
- [The collaborative power of poetry & photography](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/collaborative-power-poetry-and-photography-andrew-zawackis-endscape) - This November Andrew Zawacki, Distinguished Research Professor in the department of English, published Endscape, a collection of his poetry and photography. The work appears in the inaugural edition of the P5 Photo Poetry Pamphlet series, directed by Photoworks. Endscape began around 2019, born out of an interest in the landscape surrounding Athens. “Endscape is interested in landscape at its Anthropocene tether.
- [Rhodes to receive 2025 Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award](https://srel.uga.edu/srel-director-dr-olin-gene-rhodes-named-2025-fred-c-davison-distinguished-scientist-award-recipient/) - Aiken, SC — The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) is proud to announce that Dr. Olin E. “Gene” Rhodes has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award. He will be formally honored and presented with the award during the 34th Annual Teller Lecture and Banquet in Aiken, South Carolina,
- [Mindfulness could help strengthen relationships](https://news.uga.edu/mindfulness-could-help-strengthen-relationships/) - ife can put strain on any couple’s relationship. But mindfulness could help keep it strong, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. Stress from hardships like financial struggles or unemployment can often bleed into romantic relationships. If someone feels they can’t get through tough times with their partner, their relationship can take a hit.
- [Carolyn K. Clevenger named founding dean of UGA School of Nursing](https://news.uga.edu/clevenger-named-school-of-nursing-founding-dean/) - Carolyn K. Clevenger, a nationally recognized academic leader in advanced practice nursing, geriatrics and gerontology, has been appointed the founding dean of the University of Georgia School of Nursing. Currently a professor at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and founder and director of Integrated Memory Care at Emory Healthcare, Clevenger brings to UGA
- [Grady students capture spirit of Athens Porchfest](https://grady.uga.edu/news/grady-college-students-capture-the-spirit-of-athens-porchfest/) - On Sunday, Oct. 19, Reporting I students spent the afternoon exploring Athens neighborhoods, interviewing performers and community members, and producing multimedia stories as part of their annual coverage of Historic Athens Porchfest. Porchfest is a free, community-driven music festival that utilizes front porches across Athens as stages for local musicians. Residents volunteer their porches, performers
- [Clean, old-fashioned collaboration: Engineering the future of health care at UGA, Georgia Tech](https://research.uga.edu/news/clean-old-fashioned-collaboration-engineering-the-future-of-health-care-at-uga-georgia-tech/) - If you’ve lived in Georgia long enough, you’ve almost certainly heard the friendly jabs tossed across divided Thanksgiving tables. On one side, a smirk and a mention of the “North Avenue Trade School.” On the other, a pointed retort: “To hell with Georgia.” Few rivalries run deeper than the one known as “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate,”
- [When teen stress impacts parents' hearts](https://oibr.uga.edu/when-teen-stress-impacts-parents-hearts-uga-research-explores-surprising-crossover-effects/) - How does a teenager’s stress ripple through the family—beyond the emotional tension—to affect their parents’ physical health? That’s the central question driving a newly funded research project led by University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill’s Dr. Melissa Lippold, in collaboration with Dr. Katherine Ehrlich, University of Georgia Professor of Psychology and a Distinguished Scholar at the Owens
- [NSF grant renewed to protect Georgia coastlines](https://research.uga.edu/news/nsf-grant-renewed-to-protect-georgia-coastlines/) - The National Science Foundation has renewed a $7.5 million grant for the Georgia Coastal Ecosystems research program, a long-term ecological research project run by the University of Georgia Marine Institute on Sapelo Island. The program is the premier ecosystem science program at NSF, comprising 27 programs across North America that are dedicated to understanding a
- [Skyfall Space](https://stories.uga.edu/skyfall-space/) - Benjamin Pumphrey presented NASA staff with a bold pitch in the summer of 2023: use a shoebox-sized satellite with a deployable net to capture space debris. The idea won a $10,000 NASA seed grant from the Marshall Space Flight Center. Now, Pumphrey and fellow fourth-year University of Georgia mechanical engineering student Grant Baumann have teamed up
- [Food microbiologist turns curiosity into a career in poultry science](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/aaron-bodie-career-path/) - Undergrads, take heed: That career seminar your advisor recommended just might lead you to your actual career. Aaron Bodie, who earned his doctorate in 2022 from University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), is case in point. One fortuitous career talk encounter took him from biology classes at the University of Arkansas to
- [Investigating the resilience of the AMOC, the system of currents that shapes our planet’s climate](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/11/13/investigating-the-resilience-of-the-amoc-the-system-of-currents-that-shapes-our-planets-climate/) - The Atlantic Ocean contains one of the most powerful influences on our planet’s climate, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). This system, known as the Atlantic’s “great conveyor belt,” carries warm, salty water from the tropics north into the Arctic, where the water cools, sinks and returns south. The AMOC’s role in redistributing heat plays
- [In a good mood? Maybe it’s time for your next masterpiece](https://news.uga.edu/good-mood-boosts-creativity/) - Your happiness and self-fulfillment might have a direct impact on how creative you are, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Researchers from the UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education found that positive emotions can translate to increased engagement in creative activities like drawing, writing and playing music. This study suggests that day-to-day emotions
- [Medical, recreational cannabis dispensaries lead to reduced opioid prescriptions](https://news.uga.edu/cannabis-dispensaries-reduce-opioid-prescriptions/) - Cannabis may be a pain-management substitute for people experiencing chronic or acute pain from conditions like cancer, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The studies comprise two articles, one forthcoming in the American Journal of Health Economics and one published in JAMA Health Forum focusing on patients with cancer diagnoses. The first study found that laws
- [Dan Geller named director of startups in Innovation Gateway](https://research.uga.edu/news/dan-geller-named-director-of-startups-in-innovation-gateway/) - Innovation Gateway, the University of Georgia’s technology commercialization and startup arm, has named Dan Geller its new director of the Innovation Gateway Startup Program. Geller assumed this role on Oct. 1 after serving as assistant director since 2020. “I’m excited to welcome Dr. Geller as director of the Innovation Gateway Startup Program,” said Derek Eberhart,
- [Happy hour with co-workers can be a double-edged sword](https://news.uga.edu/happy-hour-with-co-workers/) - t turns out happy hour with your co-workers may not be so happy for everyone. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that there are both positives and negatives to getting an invite to after-work events, but that impact depends on the person. While extroverts tend to feel good about themselves and their workplace when
- [The tiniest patient: Teaching veterinarians to treat bees](https://ecology.uga.edu/the-tiniest-patient-teaching-veterinarians-to-treat-bees/) - Julia Mahood has been rearing honey bees for two decades, so when a hive showed signs of a bacterial infection called European Foulbrood, she decided to set an example for other beekeepers. She called a veterinarian for an antibiotic prescription and posted about the problem on social media. “It was expensive,” she said, and embarrassing.
- [Charles Davis receives Weltner Award from Georgia First Amendment Foundation](https://grady.uga.edu/news/charles-davis-receives-weltner-award-from-georgia-first-amendment-foundation/) - Charles Davis (MA ’92), dean of Grady College and a journalism scholar in press freedoms and the First Amendment, received the 2025 Charles L. Weltner Freedom of Information Award from the Georgia First Amendment Foundation (GFAF) in a ceremony on Oct. 28, 2025. The award honors a person or group whose work has significantly improved freedom of information
- [Student motivation may shape study habits, grades](https://news.uga.edu/student-motivation-study-habits/) - When an exam is coming up, many students focus on memorizing vocab and skimming textbooks even if that isn’t the best way to learn. Mindset may play a big role in shaping how students study and how well they perform academically, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Students typically use two strategies when
- [National Science Foundation awards $5M to College of Education for science education](https://news.uga.edu/college-of-education-receives-5m-nsf-grant/) - A$5 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to the University of Georgia will develop a state alliance to strengthen and elevate science teaching and ultimately reach every K-12 science teacher in Georgia. Housed at UGA, this collaborative program draws upon the expertise of leaders at the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Science Supervisors Association, Georgia
- [Finding meaning in your work may prevent burnout](https://news.uga.edu/finding-meaning-in-your-work-may-prevent-burnout/) - Public service employees who find their work to be meaningful may be less likely to become emotionally exhausted and burnout, according to new research from the University of Georgia, Ohio State University and Washington University. Frontline public service workers are often overworked, underpaid and frequently underappreciated for the emotionally draining work they do. Particularly in times of
- [Pushing musical boundaries with Emily Koh’s ModμMIDI](https://research.uga.edu/news/pushing-musical-boundaries-with-emily-kohs-modμmidi/) - In typical Western music, an octave—the space between one note and its higher or lower version—is divided into 12 equal parts. If you look at a piano, you’ll see seven white keys and five black keys for each. As a composer, however, Hugh Hodgson School of Music Associate Professor Emily Koh has typically dealt in
- [A tale of geckos and wolves: How Avery Tilley weaves his heritage into science](https://research.uga.edu/news/a-tale-of-geckos-and-wolves-how-avery-tilley-weaves-his-heritage-into-science/) - When Avery Tilley was pursuing his undergraduate degree at Michigan State University, he worked on a gray wolf research project tied to the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe) in northeastern Minnesota. In addition to collaring wolves to track their movements, Tilley assessed their health through blood samples and other veterinary treatments. Most
- [Mini satellites, major impact](https://news.uga.edu/mini-satellites-major-impact/#new_tab) - This October marks a major milestone for the University of Georgia’s Small Satellite Research Lab — the fifth anniversary of launching UGA’s first satellite into orbit — with the lab’s 10th anniversary fast approaching in 2026. To celebrate, the lab welcomed UGA President Jere W. Morehead; Marisa Pagnattaro, vice president for instruction and senior vice
- [UGA computing professor wins Google Research Award to develop AI safety](https://news.uga.edu/computing-professor-wins-google-research-award/#new_tab) - niversity of Georgia faculty member Ari Schlesinger is a recipient of a 2025 Google Academic Research Award. The 2025 Google Academic Research Awards will support 56 projects led by 84 researchers across 12 countries working on innovative computing and technology research. Schlesinger, an assistant professor in the UGA School of Computing, was awarded in the Trust, Safety, Security and
- [Experts feared a disease rebound after COVID-19. It didn’t happen.](https://news.uga.edu/flu-sti-cases-low-post-covid/#new_tab) - s the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 stretched on, scientists watched for all sorts of unintended effects, from social to economic to environmental. But the experts who predict disease transmission wondered specifically whether infectious diseases other than COVID-19 would surge after the prolonged isolation of the population. Would social distancing cause us to have less immunity
- [CAES team wins real-world data challenge in UGA-Bayer Hackathon](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/graduate-students-bayer-hackathon/#new_tab) - Takeaways Industry meets academia: The UGA-Bayer Hackathon gave graduate students hands-on experience solving real agricultural data challenges, simulating the fast-paced collaboration typical of industry teams. Teamwork under pressure: With just 36 hours to analyze complex crop yield data, students learned to prioritize key variables, communicate effectively, and deliver practical, data-driven results on deadline. Bridging research and application: Participants
- [Transforming farm operations with drone technology at the Precision Horticulture Lab](https://research.uga.edu/news/transforming-farm-operations-with-drone-technology-at-the-precision-horticulture-lab/) - Technology is transforming farming faster than ever — and drones are leading the charge. From scanning vast fields for pests and disease to spraying pesticides and nutrients with pinpoint precision, drones are helping farmers save time, money and resources. Now, the Precision Horticulture Lab at the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is taking it one
- [Spotlight on the Arts to kick off with UGA Poetry Festival](https://news.uga.edu/inaugural-uga-poetry-festival/) - his year, the University of Georgia’s monthlong Spotlight on the Arts celebration will begin with an ambitious new event: the first UGA Poetry Festival, a two-day series of public readings by five major American poets. The festival takes place Nov. 4–5 and is presented by The Georgia Review and the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts, in partnership with the department
- [Technology use, work force engagement linked to better social health among older Americans](https://news.uga.edu/tech-use-linked-to-better-social-health/) - Older adults face a high risk of isolation, especially after they retire. A recent study from the University of Georgia suggests smartphones, computers and tablets may help older adults stay connected. As a social worker in South Korea, Jaesung Lee, lead author of the study and a doctoral candidate in UGA’s School of Social Work, saw this firsthand.
- [Staff scientist lives out Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit’s mission](https://news.uga.edu/staff-scientist-lives-out-cooperative-fish-and-wildlife-research-units-mission/) - Troy Simon has his dream job. “My position is unique.” Simon is a staff scientist studying fisheries and aquatic sciences for the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The unit is a collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey, University of Georgia, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish
- [The honey bee secret to staying clean and healthy](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/how-honey-bees-stay-clean/) - Step inside a honey bee colony, and you’ll find one of nature’s busiest and most crowded neighborhoods. Tens of thousands of bees live shoulder to shoulder, working together to raise young, store food and protect their queen. The hive hums with life, but it also carries a hidden danger: When so many bodies share the
- [Reimagining insurance and climate resilience](https://www.terry.uga.edu/reimagining-insurance-and-climate-resilience/) - The University of Georgia and Duke University are partnering with leaders from the insurance and climate data industries to launch the Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD), a new initiative focused on insurance innovation and large-scale climate risk mitigation research. Funded by a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, CIRCAD
- [‘You’re not alone’ can go a long way for adolescents](https://news.uga.edu/childhood-support-prevents-early-death/) - Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse childhood experiences (like the death or absence of a parent, substance abuse in the household or community violence) at home, according to a new University of Georgia study. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, found that
- [Ethics Week Lecture to examine future of AI and work](https://news.uga.edu/ethics-week-lecture-to-examine-future-of-ai-and-work/) - Arun Rai, a distinguished scholar who has studied digital innovations in organizations and communities for more than 35 years, will deliver the University of Georgia’s annual Ethics Week Lecture on Nov. 7. Hosted by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the lecture will be held from 11 a.m. to
- [Q&A: Nathan Lewis and the language of cells](https://research.uga.edu/news/qa-nathan-lewis-and-the-language-of-cells/) - Nathan Lewis joined the University of Georgia in fall 2024 as a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Molecular Cell Biology, with appointments in the Center for Molecular Medicine, the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In this interview with Research Communications, Lewis
- [Wildlife cameras capture critters from suburb to farm to forest](https://ecology.uga.edu/wildlife-cameras-capture-critters-from-suburb-to-farm-to-forest/) - John King knows there are deer on his small Madison County farm. Lots and lots of deer. He and his wife also have seen red foxes, coyotes and raccoons, among other wildlife. So, when he got an opportunity to help a student researcher by putting a camera trap on the property, he thought, why not?
- [No tricks, only treats: Bats glow under ultraviolet light](https://news.uga.edu/bats-glow-under-uv-light/) - It may sound batty, but University of Georgia researchers have confirmed that North American bats glow under ultraviolet light. The new study from the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources found that six different species emit a greenish light when exposed to UV rays. This is the first discovery of such a phenomenon for bats located
- [Dog hydration aid laps up top prize at Idea Accelerator](https://www.terry.uga.edu/dog-hydration-aid-laps-up-top-prize-at-idea-accelerator/) - Fetch Fuel, an electrolyte mix developed to help sick dogs stay hydrated, took home the top prize at the UGA Entrepreneurship Idea Accelerator. Economics student Harrison McMahan and Finance student Campbell Moore created the beef-flavored water additive. In addition to Fetch Fuel, the judges also recognized Ablaze — a talent matching platform that pairs startups with coders, marketers and
- [Transforming farm operations with drone technology](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/precision-horticulture-lab/) - Technology is transforming farming faster than ever — and drones are leading the charge. From scanning vast fields for pests and disease to spraying pesticides and nutrients with pinpoint precision, drones are helping farmers save time, money and resources. Now, the Precision Horticulture Lab at the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is taking it one
- [Feeling safe, happy, cared for at school may help kids be more active](https://news.uga.edu/kids-exercise-school/) - How comfortable a child is in their school may influence their physical activity levels, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Researchers from the UGA College of Public Health found students who feel connected and safe at their school are more active. However, overall activity levels fell for this age range, especially among girls. “There
- [UGA to host monthlong Spotlight on the Arts festival](https://news.uga.edu/uga-to-host-monthlong-spotlight-on-the-arts-festival/) - The University of Georgia will celebrate the visual, literary and performing arts with more than 40 events and exhibitions in November during the 14th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival. Highlights of the monthlong festival include the fifth annual Dodd Market, the Annual Holiday Concert by Hugh Hodgson School of Music, a UGA Theatre production
- [Inaugural Battery Belt Forum advances EV infrastructure across Southeast](https://engineering.uga.edu/inaugural-battery-belt-charging-forward-forum-brings-together-policymakers-industry-and-utilities-to-advance-ev-infrastructure-across-the-southeast/) - Atlanta, GA — On Tuesday, August 26, leaders from across the Southeast convened in Atlanta for the inaugural Battery Belt Charging Forward Forum, hosted by the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM) at the University of Georgia with guest experts from the American EV Jobs Alliance, Kia Georgia, MAGNET, the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability,
- [A lifetime of support: How CABER uses science and service to help people thrive](https://research.uga.edu/news/a-lifetime-of-support-how-caber-uses-science-and-service-to-help-people-thrive/) - The first time Tyler-Curtis Elliott heard about the Center for Autism and Behavioral Education Research (CABER), he was working at a summer camp for people with developmental disabilities. His younger brother was living with cerebral palsy and autism, which gave the 15-year-old Elliott an early understanding of the challenges many families face. He remembers one
- [Youth screen use can cause family conflict, exacerbate mental health problems](https://news.uga.edu/cellphones-family-conflict-mental-health/) - The presence of cellphones can have a negative impact on family relationships and youth mental health, according to two new studies from the University of Georgia. The studies from the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences suggest that electronic media use, especially among young girls, can increase family conflict as well as widen gaps in emotional sharing between
- [UGA faculty earn national recognition for engaged scholarship work](https://news.uga.edu/uga-faculty-earn-national-recognition-for-engaged-scholarship-work/) - At the University of Georgia, teaching, research and service are integrated to generate, exchange and apply mutually beneficial knowledge in partnership with communities across Georgia and beyond. From workforce and leadership development to health care access and economic prosperity, UGA has an award-winning record of community engagement that is expanding with two new national awards.
- [D.W. Brooks Signature Event highlights precision agriculture, honors faculty excellence](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/2025-dw-brooks-lecture/) - An internationally recognized authority in precision agriculture will explain the importance of harvesting data to improve the future of farming at the annual D.W. Brooks Lecture hosted by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Mahler Hall in the UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel. Raj Khosla, the Cashup
- [Deputy university librarian helps UGA community access knowledge](https://news.uga.edu/deputy-university-librarian-helps-uga-community-access-knowledge/) - A librarian with a passion for accessibility, a knack for technology and a flair for interior design, Emily Gore not only shapes collections on campus at the University of Georgia, she also leads international efforts for online access to knowledge. “Broad access to content without barriers has always been a driving force for me and a
- [Built to move: The role of design in sports participation](https://news.uga.edu/sports-and-physical-activity/) - he amount a town or city invests in sports-related infrastructure may impact how active the people who live there are, according to new University of Georgia research. Well-designed, aesthetically pleasing urban environments, the study found, affect how likely residents will be to engage in sports. Researchers from the UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education said this could
- [Field to Fabric: UGA researchers innovate to secure the future of Southern cotton](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/features/field-to-fabric-georgia-cotton/) - Headline: Field to Fabric: UGA researchers innovate to secure the future of Southern cotton Byline: Emily Cabrera Imagine a plant so valuable it helped shape the course of human civilization — a plant that has stitched together empires, economies and entire ways of life. That plant is cotton. Long before industrialization,
- [UGA names inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellows](https://news.uga.edu/uga-names-inaugural-faculty-innovation-fellows/) - The University of Georgia has named the inaugural members of the Faculty Innovation Fellows program, a group of faculty leaders chosen to help expand a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across campus. The program, part of the Innovation District initiative, equips Fellows with training in business development, strategic planning and campus resources so they can
- [Mobile health apps help older adults manage diabetes](https://news.uga.edu/health-apps-help-older-adults-manage-diabetes/) - Mobile health apps could help improve health among older adults with diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the University of Georgia and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The study found health apps helped older adults with diabetes manage blood glucose levels and adhere to medication protocols. It’s a promising sign for a population that can be
- [Our place at the table: The social roots of sustainability](https://research.uga.edu/news/our-place-at-the-table-the-social-roots-of-sustainability/) - The term sustainability usually elicits ideas of a green planet, solar panels, electric vehicles, and plastic-free oceans. However, this outlook—sustainability primarily focused on the environment—lacks a critical component that University of Georgia researchers are elevating in the realm of food systems and agriculture. “All pillars of sustainability matter, but social sustainability can get left out
- [Mona Behl elected as fellow of the American Meteorological Society](https://gacoast.uga.edu/mona-behl-elected-as-fellow-of-the-american-meteorological-society/) - Mona Behl, associate director of Georgia Sea Grant and senior public service associate at the University of Georgia, has been elected as a 2026 Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Election as an AMS Fellow is a prestigious honor reserved for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to atmospheric and ocean sciences. Through her career, Behl
- [Coyote populations surge, rebound quickly](https://news.uga.edu/coyote-populations-surge/) - Trying to curb coyote populations may be a lost cause, according to a new University of Georgia study. After careful counting of the animal across the Southeast, researchers found that Eastern coyote populations stabilize faster than they can be reduced. “In general, predator populations are contentious to manage, but coyotes are a lot harder to manage than a
- [Marcus Foundation grant to support UGA Franklin student startups](https://news.uga.edu/marcus-foundation-grant-to-support-uga-franklin-student-startups/) - The University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is launching a new initiative designed to build students’ entrepreneurial confidence and to help them create successful startup companies. Funded by a $3 million grant from The Marcus Foundation, Franklin CREATE! will establish a robust three-phase model that allows arts and sciences students to gain hands-on experience, mentorship and
- [Countries with higher disease risk think more positively about the future of humanity](https://news.uga.edu/high-disease-risk-positive-future/) - People in countries with higher risks of illness believe the human species is going in a good direction People who live in places with a historically higher disease risk have more positive views about the future of humanity, according to a recent University of Georgia-led study . “There are many ways that people cope with risk to
- [Faculty expand global research connections through AgINSPIRE](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/aginspire/) - When the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences launched the Agricultural International Networking Study Program for Inspired Research Expansion, or AgINSPIRE, the goal was clear: Strengthen global partnerships and expand the reach of faculty research. The program provides full-time, tenured CAES faculty with financial support for international study leave, helping them build collaborations, prepare
- [Lack of resources in neighborhoods linked to higher chance of certain mental illnesses](https://news.uga.edu/lack-of-resources-higher-psychosis-risk/) - Living in a resource-deprived area may increase your risk of certain psychiatric conditions, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia can be debilitating, interfering with a person’s mental, physical and social health. The new study suggests a person’s risk for developing these conditions could be shaped by their environment.
- [A decade in the Top 20: UGA ranks among U.S. News' best public universities](https://news.uga.edu/a-decade-in-the-top-20/) - For the 10th consecutive year, the University of Georgia has placed in the top 20 among the nation’s best public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings. UGA shares the No. 19 rank with Purdue University. “The University of Georgia consistently stands among the nation’s leading universities,” said UGA President Jere W.
- [NSF project to peer into deep space, observe rapid planet formation](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/nsf-project-peer-deep-space-observe-rapid-planet-formation) - University of Georgia faculty member Cassandra Hall is a co-principal investigator on a new project supported by $450,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to learn more about planetary formation by studying a star system over 500 light-years away. The grant funds a three-year collaborative research project between principal investigator New Mexico State University Astronomy Associate Professor
- [UGA ecologists document two new species of bass](https://news.uga.edu/new-bass-species/) - AAteam led by University of Georgia ecologists documented two new species of black bass, Bartram’s bass and Altamaha bass, in a new paper. Though descriptions of the two species are new, sightings of the fish are not. Ecologist Bud Freeman first encountered Micropterus pucpuggy, now known as Bartram’s bass, in the 1980s. A couple on the
- [Does your child have social anxiety? Here’s how you can help](https://news.uga.edu/role-of-parents-in-social-anxiety/) - IIt’s common for adolescents to feel nervous or shy around others. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen their social anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found that both mothers and fathers influence their children’s social confidence in important but different ways. Either parent can help
- [Rumya Putcha reimagines culture through sound, self, and the spaces between](https://research.uga.edu/news/rumya-putcha-reimagines-culture-through-sound-self-and-the-spaces-between/) - During Rumya Putcha’s dissertation defense, a professor asked a question that has stuck with her throughout her career. “How do you understand your role as a social science researcher when you’re conducting fieldwork?” It was a question Putcha remembers vividly. “I don’t remember exactly how I answered,” said Putcha, a jointly appointed professor in the
- [UGA English professor receives British Arts and Humanities award](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/uga-english-professor-receives-british-arts-and-humanities-award) - University of Georgia faculty member Susan Rosenbaum, along with Jonathan Ellis, Reader in American Literature at the University of Sheffield, received a $351,000 grant from Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) of UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Rosenbaum, associate professor in the UGA
- [Smoking or vaping may increase your risk of diabetes](https://news.uga.edu/smoking-increases-diabetes-risk/) - PPeople who use e-cigarettes, cigarettes or both face an increased risk for developing diabetes, according to new University of Georgia research. Smokers were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with prediabetes and diabetes than nonsmokers, the study found. “In an era when e-cigarettes are marketed as a ‘safer’ alternative to smoking, this suggests they may carry
- [A matter of plums versus papayas](https://www.terry.uga.edu/percention_of_grocery_prices/) - Is it better to buy mandarin oranges by the fruit or by the pound? How about grapefruit? Watermelon? University of Georgia marketing researchers have found that shoppers’ perceptions of the value of grocery staples vary depending on the physical size of the product and how the price is presented. Specifically, shoppers perceive larger items are a
- [Georgia Poetry Prize welcomes Victoria Chang as head judge](https://ugapress.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/the-georgia-poetry-prize-welcomes-victoria-chang-as-head-judge/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia Press is pleased to announce that Victoria Chang will serve as head judge for the 2025 Georgia Poetry Prize. Supported by the Bruce and Georgia McEver Fund for the Arts and Environment and in partnership between UGA Press, Poetry@Tech at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Creative Writing Program at the University of
- [Buying flowers may boost well-being, reduce stress](https://news.uga.edu/flowers-boost-well-being/#new_tab) - CCut flowers are no longer a specialty item reserved for florists or formal events. Today, you’re just as likely to find a bouquet near the produce aisle, at the checkout line of a pharmacy or even nestled beside snacks at a gas station.As fresh flowers become a more familiar feature in a variety of retail
- [Skidaway researcher leads expedition measuring East Greenland Current](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/09/09/nick-foukal-helps-lead-an-expedition-measuring-east-greenland-current/#new_tab) - From August 29 through September 12, University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography faculty member Nick Foukal is aboard the Research Vessel Thorunn Thordardottir for an international research project focused on oceanography and current measurements in the East Greenland Coastal Current. The team’s observations aim to help determine how the East Greenland Coastal Current may influence the
- [First dates: It’s not about the place. It’s about the people.](https://news.uga.edu/first-dates/) - DDinner and a movie. Bowling. Hiking. A cup of coffee. There are so many options for where to go for a first date. But each of them comes with the worry: Is this going to go well? It turns out location isn’t a dealbreaker, though, according to a new University of Georgia study. The researchers randomly
- [Yes, killer bees are back. No, you shouldn’t panic.](https://news.uga.edu/killer-bees-are-back/#new_tab) - FFirst spotted in the U.S. in the mid-1980s, the so-called “killer bee” created mass panic as it spread across the South. But was that fear justified? Originally crossbred to improve honeybee health in Brazil, the bee instead became incredibly defensive and was accidentally released in the 1950s. But as new sightings of the bee in
- [Collaborative research program gives students hands-on experience in veterinary entomology](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/veterinary-entomology/#new_tab) - Sydnie Frost and Sarah Stacy spent their summer travelling and exploring the outdoors. But, unlike their peers who may have been wandering around beaches and national parks, Frost and Stacy journeyed to tour the Smithsonian U.S National Tick Collection at Georgia Southern University and attend the National Livestock Insect Workers Conference in Cody, Wyoming. They traipsed through fields to
- [Healthy- or unhealthy- childhood habits could shape adult habits](https://news.uga.edu/healthy-childhood-habits-could-shape-adulthood/#new_tab) - AAperson’s strength and cardiovascular fitness in adulthood may be traced back to behaviors established during childhood, according to a new University of Georgia study. The study found that healthy or unhealthy exercise habits in adolescence, starting as early as age 11, may set the stage for physical health later in life. “Not only is this polarization
- [Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi announce manufacturing partnership](https://engineering.uga.edu/governors-industry-and-education-leaders-announce-tri-state-manufacturing-partnership/#new_tab) - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Area governors, power company executives and university presidents recently established the Mississippi-Alabama-Georgia Network for Evolving Transportation, or MAGNET for short — a regional economic development initiative aimed at leveraging the Southeastern U.S. automotive vehicle and battery industry to stimulate economic development and job growth. This tri-state initiative, which will be headquartered at The University of
- [Young people more willing to commit insurance fraud](https://news.uga.edu/young-people-more-willing-to-commit-insurance-fraud/#new_tab) - Millennials, Gen Z may not know they’re committing fraud — or they may just not care IIf you’re under the age of 34, you may be more willing to commit insurance fraud, according to new University of Georgia research. The new study suggests that the younger you are, the more likely you may be to deceive
- [Bringing the ocean online aboard the R/V Savannah](https://research.uga.edu/news/bringing-the-ocean-online-aboard-the-r-v-savannah/) - The R/V Savannah is a 104-foot vessel operated by the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. A member of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) and Academic Research Fleet (ARF), it is ideal for biological, chemical, physical, and geological oceanographic studies in estuarine and continental shelf waters through the southeastern U.S. Atlantic and
- [The persuasion problem: Center for Health and Risk Communication filling gaps in public understanding](https://research.uga.edu/news/the-persuasion-problem-center-for-health-and-risk-communication-filling-gaps-in-public-understanding/) - In 1997, Glen Nowak interviewed for a director of communications position inside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Immunization Program. He understood the value of the position, having spent years working with the CDC as a visiting communication scientist on projects involving HIV/AIDS education and prevention. During the height of the AIDS crisis
- [Can’t stop watching a TV show? That may be a good thing](https://news.uga.edu/binge-watching/) - IIf you’re a binge-watcher, you’ve probably said, “Just one more episode,” a thousand times over. And though binge-watching may seem like a bad habit, a new study from the University of Georgia suggests there may be some benefits to not turning off the tube. If you often find yourself watching episode after episode, it may be harder
- [Women are constrained by gender stereotypes in leadership roles](https://news.uga.edu/women-constrained-by-gender-stereotypes-in-leadership/) - FFemale bosses are often hindered by gender stereotypes, which can directly impact their ability to do their jobs, according to a new University of Georgia study. The researchers found that women in leadership roles can feel limited in their positions of power because of societal gender norms that pressure them to be more docile than their
- [NEH grant expands Georgia's online access to historic newspapers](https://www.libs.uga.edu/news/neh-grant-expands-georgias-online-access-historic-newspapers) - A $300,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will allow for the expansion of the Georgia Historic Newspapers website, which provides free online access to more than 1,000 newspapers across the state dating as far back as 1763. The grant continues a decade-long effort of the University of Georgia Libraries, through the Digital
- [Fridgely scores at UGA Summer Design Sprint](https://www.terry.uga.edu/uga-summer-design-sprint-2025/) - Each year, Americans throw away about 40 percent of the food purchased at the grocery store, but one Terry College economics student has a solution. Fridgely — a fridge-mounted smart device designed by economics senior Gavin Gillespie to alert consumers before their perishables go bad — took home first prize at the University of Georgia’s
- [From lab to startup: Zeltner founds NeelaCell Tx to advance genipin research](https://research.uga.edu/news/from-lab-to-startup-zeltner-founds-neelacell-tx-to-advance-genipin-research/) - When Nadja Zeltner started exploring a little-known compound called genipin, she didn’t just see a fascinating molecule. Derived from the plant gardenia jasminoides and used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, genipin is a naturally occurring compound that serves as a cross-linking agent, binding components together at the molecular level. Today, it’s commonly used for
- [Ecology professor explores how and why forests change](https://news.uga.edu/ecology-professor-explores-how-and-why-forests-change/) - AAlmost everything Nina Wurzburger does — at least in terms of research — relates to forests. She grew up on the central coast of California, where the Monterey pine forest dominates the landscape. While traveling with her family, she remembers being intrigued by the trees, forests and landscapes that looked so different than those
- [Participating in in-person events fosters social connections](https://news.uga.edu/in-person-events-foster-social-connections/) - AAttending live events can combat loneliness and build social connections, particularly if those events are in person, according to new research from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young University. Led by Richard Slatcher and Julianne Holt-Lunstad, the research team analyzed data from 1,551 participants who reported their experiences before and after attending various events, from concerts to
- [Building breakthroughs](https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/features/vertically-integrated-projects-research/) - Under the hum of fluorescent lights in a lab in the new University of Georgia Poultry Science Building, Nakyia Bessard-Lezin stood staring at a robotic arm that just wasn’t going to work. The mini GelSight tactile sensors she had planned to mount were too wide, their bulky frames leaving no room for the machine
- [Mitigating a perilous flow](https://discover.caes.uga.edu/mitigating-a-perilous-flow/index.html) - In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the nation’s first drinking water standard for “forever chemicals,” a group of persistent, human-made chemicals that can pose a health risk to people at even the smallest detectable levels of exposure. The new rules are part of efforts to limit pollution from these per- and polyfluoroalkyl
- [Life saving devices may also create the perfect incubator for deadly fungal infections](https://news.uga.edu/medical-devices-carry-risk-of-infection/) - MMore than 30 million Americans rely on implanted medical devices like prosthetic joints, pacemakers and more to improve their quality of life. But implanting any foreign object into the body also carries risk of introducing deadly fungal infections. New research from University of Georgia scientists uncovers how a transcription regulator protein for the fungal pathogen
- [Summer jobs: Faculty, students use break to hit the field](https://research.uga.edu/news/summer-jobs-faculty-students-use-break-to-hit-the-field/) - Summer is the time to kick back and relax—for most people. For many University of Georgia faculty and students, however, summer is a two-month research opportunity, whether it involves testing equipment in the field, collecting data and samples, or spending quality time in the lab. We asked the UGA research community: How did you spend
- [CAES leads global project to boost local food systems in the United Arab Emirates](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10666/uae-knowledge-exchange.html) - Each year, more than 1.3 billion tons of edible food is lost or wasted across the global supply chain — much after harvest but before it ever reaches a plate. Now, researchers at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and partners across North America are working to help reduce food loss in
- [UGA researchers develop alternative to alcohol-based hand sanitizers](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-researchers-develop-alternative-to-alcohol-based-hand-sanitizers/) - UUniversity of Georgia researchers have developed a new type of hand sanitizer that eliminates more than 97% of bacteria and fungi, including antibiotic-resistant strains. The new gel provides an alternative to traditional, drying alcohol-based sanitizers. The gel formula, called NORel, significantly outperformed an alcohol-based sanitizer by maintaining effective antimicrobial activity as long as two hours after application.
- [Curbing the CNA workforce shortage](https://news.uga.edu/curbing-the-cna-workforce-shortage/#new_tab) - As the American population ages, the nation faces a crisis in its long-term care system — a shortage of certified nursing assistants. A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health suggests that a lack of resources and advancement opportunities may be exacerbating the problem. CNAs make up about one-third of all staff
- [Meet the McDonough Meteorite: UGA analyzes crash landed space rock](https://research.uga.edu/news/meet-the-mcdonough-meteorite-uga-analyzes-crash-landed-space-rock/) - A mysterious extraterrestrial visitor now has a permanent home and identity, thanks to University of Georgia researchers. The newly named McDonough Meteorite crash landed in Atlanta on June 26 after catching eyes across the Southeast as the fireball streaked through the daytime sky. Multiple fragments, which tore through a residential roof in Henry County, were
- [Strained relationships may make foster parents quit](https://news.uga.edu/strained-relationships-may-make-foster-parents-quit/#new_tab) - New study finds couple relationship quality matters in foster family retention WWith nearly 400,000 kids inthe U.S. foster care system, the process for recruiting and retaining foster parents can be difficult. And new University of Georgia research suggests the quality of relationship between the foster caregivers can have a direct impact on their desire to keep fostering. Researchers
- [Scientists identify high viral loads, mite resistance as key factors in recent honey bee losses](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10667/honey-bee-losses.html#new_tab) - Earlier this year, commercial beekeepers across the U.S. faced unprecedented winter colony losses, with some reporting over 60% of hives perishing — more than double the typical overwintering loss rates. Hobbyists and sideliners — those who keep bees as a secondary source of income — also saw catastrophic declines, with total economic impacts to beekeepers
- [Lake sturgeon thriving in Coosa River](https://news.uga.edu/lake-sturgeon-thriving-in-coosa-river/#new_tab) - Lake sturgeon were once abundant in Georgia’s Coosa River before disappearing altogether. Now, an initiative to bring them back is showing major progress, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The lake sturgeon’s lineage can be traced back millions of years, all the way to the time of the dinosaurs. But due to a
- [Ben Lowin awarded NASA FINESST grant for coastal carbon cycle research](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/08/04/ben-lowin-awarded-nasa-finesst-grant-for-coastal-carbon-cycle-research/#new_tab) - Ben Lowin, a doctoral student in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and based at the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO), has been named a new investigator for NASA’s Future Investigators in the NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) program.As a member
- [Weather the storm: VR helps coastal residents ‘experience’ the power—and danger—of hurricanes](https://research.uga.edu/news/weather-the-storm-vr-experience-helps-coastal-residents-experience-the-power-and-danger-of-hurricanes/) - Flood insurance can be the difference between recovering from a hurricane and being financially devastated. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, just one inch of water in a home can cost more than $25,000 in damage. Nothing, however, is as valuable as one’s safety. That’s what University of Georgia Professor Sun Joo “Grace” Ahn
- [Bear Hollow Zoo provides learning opportunities to UGA students](https://research.uga.edu/news/bear-hollow-zoo-provides-learning-opportunities-to-uga-students/) - On any given day, D.J. can usually be found relaxing on a raised platform under shady trees. On her afternoon stroll, Kelly Garrison may notice him and call down with a greeting. He doesn’t respond — not with words at least. D.J. is an American black bear and one of the many animals at the
- [Unstable surroundings have lasting effects on youth well-being](https://news.uga.edu/unstable-surroundings-have-lasting-effects-on-youth-well-being/#new_tab) - Unpredictability during childhood can lead to mental and physical problems later in life The more unpredictable an environment is for children, the more likely they are to exhibit mental and physical health issues when they hit their teenage and early adulthood years, according to new University of Georgia research. The study linked impulsive behaviors from parents,
- [UGA microbiology postdoc receives Life Sciences Research Foundation Fellowship](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/uga-microbiology-postdoc-receives-life-sciences-research-foundation-fellowship#new_tab) - John Ciemniecki, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Georgia, has been awarded a fellowship from the Life Sciences Research Foundation. The Life Sciences Research Foundation (LSRF) is a non-profit organization that supports early-career investigators by connecting them with philanthropic donors. Less than 5% of applicants receive a fellowship, which will support Ciemniecki’s salary and research expenses for
- [Brewer takes One Health, student-centered approach as new head of UGA plant pathology](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10669/plant-pathology-head.html#new_tab) - Renowned mycologist Marin Brewer has been appointed as the new head of the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. A distinguished scholar and educator, Brewer joined CAES in 2011 and was named the William Terrell Distinguished Professor in 2022. Her research has focused on the evolution and diversity of fungi that cause plant
- [Climate in Context](https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/pam-knox/index.html#new_tab) - From her cozy office at the J. Phil Campbell Research and Education Center in Watkinsville, Georgia, Pam Knox has a clear view of the sky, and that is the way she likes it. In fact, she’s built a career on it. “One of the nicest things about studying meteorology is I can look outside the window
- [Both humans, nature change where lions and hyenas move](https://news.uga.edu/humans-and-nature-change-where-lions-and-hyenas-move/#new_tab) - Lions and hyenas sometimes avoid people but can also adapt to human presence LLions and hyenas are a familiar sight to tourists visiting Africa, with many looking forward to seeing them in person. But the animals may occasionally spend less time near roads crowded by humans, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Etosha National Park
- [Engineering students bring solutions to life in Capstone Design](https://engineering.uga.edu/engineering-students-bring-solutions-to-life-in-capstone-design/#new_tab) - Multidisciplinary student teams collaborate with industry and community partners to solve real-world challenges University of Georgia students are making an impact far beyond campus – even before graduation. Over the course of an academic year, senior-level engineering and computing students work together with business, industry, nonprofit, and community partners to address real-world problems. “What makes
- [Yan Jin named International Communication Association Fellow](https://grady.uga.edu/news/yan-jin-named-international-communication-association-fellow/#new_tab) - Yan Jin, the C. Richard Yarbrough Professor in Crisis Communication Leadership and director of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT), was named a Fellow by the International Communication Association (ICA) during its annual conference in June. ICA Fellowship status is a recognition of distinguished scholarly contributions to the broad field of communication. “Being named an ICA Fellow is an
- [Brains, games, and VR frames: How UGA researchers are rewriting the rules of learning](https://research.uga.edu/news/brains-games-and-vr-frames-how-uga-researchers-are-rewriting-the-rules-of-learning/) - Virtual reality simulations that teach residents how to prepare and react to natural disasters. Game-based systems that help unlock neurodiverse kids’ problem-solving skills and interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics). Artificial intelligence programs that help people with epilepsy remember to take their medicines. These are the kinds of innovative educational tools
- [Only 10% of early childhood teachers have enough time to get their work done](https://news.uga.edu/teachers-short-on-planning-time/#new_tab) - Teachers report working in the evenings, over weekends due to shortage of planning time Early childhood teachers face high rates of stress and job turnover. A new study from the University of Georgia found that a lack of planning time may only make things worse. Planning periods are times when teachers are away from students and working on
- [Mosquitos are more than a nuisance](https://ecology.uga.edu/2025/07/21/mosquitos-are-more-than-a-nuisance/#new_tab) - It’s that time of year. The buzz of mosquitos is in the air, and people wonder, “Where are these bloodsuckers coming from?” Unfortunately, many of them may come from habitats we created. Mike Newberry (PhD ’25), a recent graduate of the University of Georgia’s Odum School of Ecology, spent two years studying the numbers and
- [Claire Zwiers Cook named inaugural Pomeroy Memorial Graduate Fund award winner](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/07/24/claire-zwiers-cook-named-inaugural-pomeroy-memorial-graduate-fund-award-winner/#new_tab) - Claire Zwiers Cook, a doctoral student in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and based at the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO), has been named the inaugural recipient of the Lawrence and Janet Pomeroy Memorial Graduate Fund. She will use the award to support travel
- [UGA tops AUTM rankings for 3rd consecutive year](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-tops-autm-rankings-for-3rd-consecutive-year/) - For the third consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for number of commercial products brought to market by industry partners based on university research, according to an annual survey conducted by AUTM. This marks a solid decade in which the university has placed in the top two, and UGA
- [‘Toothless’ compulsory voting can increase voter turnout](https://news.uga.edu/toothless-compulsory-voting-can-increase-voter-turnout/#new_tab) - New study highlights the surprising power of unenforced laws to boost democratic participation A new study from the University of Georgia found that even unenforced, or “toothless,” compulsory voting laws can increase voter turnout. Governments around the world are searching for ways to combat low voter turnout. And this study suggests simply putting a mandatory voting law
- [Rainbow parrotfish may be behind coral bleaching in part of the Florida Keys](https://news.uga.edu/rainbow-parrotfish-bleaching-coral-in-florida-keys/#new_tab) - More than 1 in 3 corals in Buttonwood Sound frequented by parrotfish were bleached A pesky fish may be the culprit behind bleached tropical coral off the coast of the Florida Keys, according to research from the University of Georgia. The rainbow parrotfish is a beautiful teal green and yellow fish commonly found in the Atlantic from
- [Innovative neural stem cell therapy for stroke enters new trial phase](https://impact.uga.edu/steve-stice-regenerative-bioscience/#new_tab) - Innovative Neural Stem Cell Therapy for Stroke Enters New Trial Phase Over the course of my career, I’ve met lots of people who’ve had a stroke or suffered traumatic brain injuries, and currently, there is no cure. There aren’t many treatments that are really beneficial to these patients. Traditional medicines typically slow the progression of
- [Wild pigs are costing Georgia farmers](https://news.uga.edu/wild-pigs-are-costing-georgia-farmers/#new_tab) - UGA research reveals damage of invasive species and possible solutions Weather, disease and pests aren’t the only things that can wreak havoc on Georgia’s agricultural industry. New University of Georgia research found wild pigs to be a startling cause of damage on farms and crops. Researchers from the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources say that these animals have
- [Higher CO2 levels leading plants to contribute to warmer temperatures](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/higher-co2-levels-leading-plants-contribute-warmer-temperatures#new_tab) - One of the elevated dangers of global climate change is discoveries outside the boundaries of expected changes – whether temperature, sea level and other predicted results of higher atmospheric carbon concentrations. UGA scientists now have added plants to net contributors to rising global temperatures. The scientists detail the findings in a study published in the Nature journal Climate
- [Childhood trauma can harm health for life](https://news.uga.edu/childhood-trauma-impacts-health-for-life/#new_tab) - Distressing youth environments may impact cardiovascular health, aging Adverse experiences and environments in childhood may cause a chain reaction of mental and physical health problems later in life, according to new University of Georgia research. Sierra Carter The study suggests growing up with negative events and in dangerous communities in early adolescence can alter an entire lifetime,
- [Research Tattoo Contest winners wear their work on their sleeves](https://research.uga.edu/news/research-tattoo-contest-winners-wear-their-work-on-their-sleeves/) - This spring we invited the University of Georgia research community to show off their scholarly ink, and they delivered. Big time. Sixty-four UGA students, faculty, and staff entered our Research Tattoo Contest. They shared sleeves, knees, forearms, backs, shoulders, some stroked in black and gray, others in vivid color. Sailor Jerry nurses, Canada geese, literate
- [Liang Dong joins UGA as Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar](https://research.uga.edu/news/liang-dong-joins-uga-as-georgia-research-alliance-eminent-scholar/) - Liang Dong, professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Microelectronics Research Center at Iowa State University, is set to become the University of Georgia’s newest Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar, effective Aug. 1. Dong joins UGA after nearly 18 years at Iowa State, where he developed a reputation as a thought leader and
- [UGA's Perdisci receives Amazon Research Award](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/ugas-perdisci-receives-amazon-research-award#new_tab) - Roberto Perdisci, Patty and D.R. Grimes Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Director of the UGA Institute of Cybersecurity and Privacy, was selected as a recipient of an Amazon Research Award. Amazon Research Awards (ARA) provide unrestricted funds and AWS Promotional Credits to academic researchers investigating various research topics in multiple disciplines. This cycle, ARA
- [Endangered minnow rallies conservationists in race to save laurel dace](https://ecology.uga.edu/2025/07/10/endangered-minnow-rallies-conservationists-in-race-to-save-laurel-dace/#new_tab) - A few streams on the Cumberland Plateau northeast of Chattanooga are the only places where a small freshwater fish called the laurel dace lives in the wild, so when drought struck the Southeast last summer, the species faced the real possibility of extinction. The laurel dace has lots of challenges, from invasive species to silty
- [Individuals benefit differently from fish oil, depending on genotype](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/individuals-benefit-differently-fish-oil-depending-genotype#new_tab) - The health benefits of fish oil have expanded in recent years. As laboratory breakthroughs expand the understanding of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids’ impact on brain health and warding off a variety of cancers, uptake in the public has followed. The positive feedback loop continues to inspire new laboratory investigations, and now University of Georgia
- [Study shows how ocean structure influences zooplankton populations](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/07/09/study-shows-how-ocean-structure-influences-zooplankton-populations/#new_tab) - The ocean’s structure, how it is layered and mixed, has a significant influence on life beneath the surface. A new study led by University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) scientists shows how these patterns in the South Atlantic Bight affect where different types of zooplankton swim and live. The study, led by former
- [New compound may help the brain heal itself after injury](https://news.uga.edu/new-compound-may-help-the-brain-heal-itself/#new_tab) - Tested in swine, the drug shows promise in treating traumatic brain injury Researchers from the University of Georgia found a new drug that may boost the brain’s ability to heal itself after injury. The discovery could lead to significant advances in treating traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. There are currently no FDA-approved drugs that directly repair
- [Does exercise really improve mental health?](https://news.uga.edu/does-exercise-improve-mental-health/#new_tab) - How, where, why you work out may be more important than the amount of exercise you get Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health, but a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests that it’s not just physical movement that affects mental health. It’s how, where and why you exercise that
- [UGA cohosts 14th annual NAI conference in Atlanta](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-cohosts-14th-annual-nai-conference-in-atlanta/) - The University of Georgia cohosted the 14th annual National Academy of Inventors conference on June 23-26 in Atlanta, where it celebrated the induction of eight new Senior Members and one new Fellow into the academy. One of the highest recognitions for innovators, the new members highlight the university’s impact and leadership in the space. Innovation
- [From sailing to Skidaway](https://stories.uga.edu/grace-mann-skidaway-institute/#new_tab) - Grace Mann sat in her principal’s office at Salem High School in Virginia and told her principal something he surely had never heard before. Despite being new to the school, she informed him she’d have to take a few weeks off. She would be representing her home country, the Turks and Caicos Islands, in the
- [Collaboration on finances can help repair relationships for military couples](https://news.uga.edu/finances-and-military-couple-relationships/#new_tab) - New UGA research highlights role of financial stressors on relationship happiness Teamwork really does make the dream work when it comes to finances and relationship satisfaction for military families, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Catherine O’Neal While financial anxiety in service member couples can negatively affect the pair, researchers from the UGA College of Family
- [Computing in England: Students study computer science abroad](https://research.uga.edu/news/computing-in-england-students-study-computer-science-abroad/) - University of Georgia computer science majors joined an immersive study abroad program in England through Connect Abroad, an initiative to make spring break trips a source of career preparedness and cultural learning. “Computers are everywhere, right?” says Bradley Barnes, a senior lecturer and undergraduate coordinator for the School of Computing who led the program. “In
- [Computing faculty member receives UGA's first Google Research Scholar Award](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/computing-faculty-member-receives-ugas-first-google-research-scholar-award#new_tab) - Alan Flurry Ninghao Liu, assistant professor in the UGA School of Computing, is UGA’s first Google Research Scholar Award recipient. Liu's proposal, "Enhancing Medical Knowledge in Multimodal Foundation Models through Self-Synthesized Data," was awarded $60,000 by the Google Research Scholar program after review by several teams of Google engineers and researchers. "The project explores a
- [Labels are everything: New study reveals role of popularity in news articles](https://news.uga.edu/labels-are-everything/#new_tab) - ‘Most read’ versus ‘most shared’ titles influence audience engagement News readers often click on articles not based on topic but rather the behavior of their fellow audience members, according to new research from the University of Georgia. And the way that news organizations label those articles could directly influence how much attention they receive and ultimately impact their
- [UGA climatologist answers our burning questions on weather and climate](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10636/weather-sense.html#new_tab) - From peach orchards to porch conversations, weather is always part of the story in the South — and University of Georgia climatologist Pam Knox brings clarity, science and common sense to every weather event. Whether you’re wondering why the seasons feel out of sync, how climate change plays out in your backyard, or what to
- [CAES research contributes to $1M global award for sustainability breakthroughs](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10649/frontiers-planet-prize.html#new_tab) - Multifaceted research on the social and environmental impacts of diversified agriculture from institutions around the world, including the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), has been named one of three International Champions of the Frontiers Planet Prize. An initiative of the Frontiers Research Foundation, the Frontiers Planet Prize recognizes transformational research that shows the greatest
- [Sounds of survival: A grad student’s quest to protect the Tapir Valley tree frog](https://research.uga.edu/news/sounds-of-survival-a-grad-students-quest-to-protect-the-tapir-valley-tree-frog/) - Listen: This is the call of the Tapir Valley tree frog, or Tlalocohyla celeste. Barely the size of a thumbnail, it was this frog's call that first drew the attention of researchers. Back in 2020, Valeria Aspinall knew she was part of something remarkable. She was interning at the Costa Rican Tapir Valley Nature Preserve,
- [New study documents declining health of coastal marshes](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/new-study-documents-declining-health-coastal-marshes#new_tab) - Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 11:16am By: Alan Flurry Scientists from Colorado State University, Georgia Southern, the University of Georgia and the University of Texas at Austin developed a model to provide an early warning and opportunity to protect an ecosystem that serves as the first line of defense against coastal flooding. By using satellite observations, the
- [Staying physically active may slow cognitive decline](https://news.uga.edu/staying-active-may-slow-cognitive-decline/#new_tab) - New UGA study highlights long-term benefits of physical activity on cognitive health Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study from the University of Georgia has found an additional benefit — staving off cognitive decline. Researchers at the UGA College of Public Health analyzed data from more than 13,000 survey respondents
- [Rosemond named Fellow of the Society for Freshwater Science](https://ecology.uga.edu/2025/05/30/rosemond-named-fellow-of-the-society-for-freshwater-science/#new_tab) - Odum School of Ecology faculty member Amy Rosemond was named a 2025 inductee into the Fellows of the Society for Freshwater Science, along with former faculty member Catherine Pringle, alumnus David M. Walters (MS ’97, PhD ’02), Joseph Culp and Eugénia Martí. SFS Fellows are leaders in their disciplines who have dedicated substantial time and resources to benefit the field of
- [UGA researchers develop first test of cure for Chagas disease](https://news.uga.edu/uga-develops-first-test-of-cure-for-chagas/#new_tab) - New test protocol can detect low levels of Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases have developed the first test to determine whether treatment for Chagas disease was effective. An estimated 6 million to 8 million people worldwide are infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that
- [Cultivating the future of plant genetics](https://research.uga.edu/news/cultivating-the-future-of-plant-genetics/) - Before Kelly Dawe became a pioneering geneticist, his affinity for plant life was nurtured in backyard soil. Born and raised in Kansas until age 9, Dawe moved in 1971 with his family to Colorado, a place he still considers home. His parents had grown up in rural Kansas, and Dawe spent summers and family holidays
- [UGA collaboration seeks to preserve heirloom collards](https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/community-led-heirloom-collards-project/index.html#new_tab) - Community-led collard evolution UGA collaborates with grassroots organizations to preserve heirloom collards, supporting seed sovereignty and resilient food systems across the South. Consider the collard green — sturdy, hearty and rich in nutrients, the vegetable is beloved in homes worldwide. Although collard greens trace back to Europe and the Mediterranean, they’re deeply tied to the
- [New vaccine works against multiple fungal infections](https://news.uga.edu/new-fungal-vaccine/#new_tab) - Latest study shows efficacy against yeast infections in mouse model, paving the way for clinical trials in people A vaccine developed by University of Georgia researchers successfully protects against and treats vaginal yeast infections in mice, according to a newly published study. This is the newest application of the vaccine, which was previously shown to protect against
- [R/V Savannah outfitted with real-time ocean sampling flow-through system](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/06/18/r-v-savannah-outfitted-with-real-time-ocean-sampling-flow-through-system/#new_tab) - This spring, the Research Vessel Savannah was outfitted with a new flow-through system featuring more than a dozen instruments that continuously measure key biogeochemical parameters on the ocean’s surface as the ship travels. A corresponding online platform streams the live data to scientists, students and technicians both aboard the ship and on shore. “The system
- [UGA's Song receives Webb Telescope support to observe low-mass stars](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/ugas-song-receives-webb-telescope-support-observe-low-mass-stars#new_tab) - Inseok Song, associate professor of astronomy in the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences department of physics and astronomy, has revived a grant from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Song's JWST program, "JWST Mid-IR Observations of Warm Debris Disks around Nearby M-dwarfs", will observe 19 M-type stars, the lowest mass stars that are
- [Most gifted students feel supported, but one in three feel stigmatized](https://news.uga.edu/gifted-students/#new_tab) - Some students struggle with peer interactions, sense of belonging Gifted students are often placed in separate classes under different expectations. And while some experience school just like any other kid, a recent study from the University of Georgia found some gifted students face challenges their peers don’t. About one in three gifted students said they struggled to connect
- [How the world is preparing the workforce for AI](https://news.uga.edu/planning-for-ai-in-workforce/#new_tab) - Creating AI-focused curriculum and teaching employees how to use AI are priorities of many countries Artificial intelligence is spreading into many aspects of life, from communications and advertising to grading tests. But with the growth of AI comes a shake-up in the workplace. New research from the University of Georgia is shedding light on how different countries are preparing for
- [Improving the well-being of health care workers](https://news.uga.edu/improving-well-being-of-health-care-workers/#new_tab) - Helping certified nursing assistants advance their careers could fight burnout, high turnover The stress health care workers such as certified nursing assistants face can be overwhelming. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that helping CNAs with career advancement opportunities could stop them from quitting. As the population ages and more people need long-term care, the demand
- [Pioneering the next generation of medical technologies](https://research.uga.edu/news/pioneering-the-next-generation-of-medical-technologies/) - When Ashley Galanti was a junior in high school, her brother, Joey, suffered an epileptic seizure at home. “When Joey came out of it, he was like, ‘Who are you? Where am I?’ He didn’t recognize us for another five to 10 minutes. As we drove him to the hospital, he kept saying, I don’t
- [Alexander Lab helps Tybee monitor erosion, inform beach nourishment plans](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/06/12/alexander-lab-helps-tybee-monitor-erosion-inform-beach-nourishment-plans/#new_tab) - Every six or seven years, sand is pumped onto Tybee Island’s beaches to counteract natural erosion caused by waves, tides, wind and human activity. Since the last nourishment was completed in early 2020, researchers in Director Clark Alexander’s lab at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) have been monitoring the shoreline and creating
- [From undersea plumes to biotech breakthroughs](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/undersea-plumes-super-charge-carbon-cycling-offer-potential-biotech-breakthroughs#new_tab) - Alan Flurry The complex and dynamic microbial communities and microbially-mediated processes that occur in the ocean help stabilize the earth's climate. Far below the ocean's surface, along the seafloor, hydrothermal vents release heat and chemicals into the deep water that fuel vibrant, breathtaking ecosystems. The microbial communities associated with hydrothermal vents are hot spots of
- [Arena Show](https://news.uga.edu/georgia-music-collections/#new_tab) - Go to Athens’ new Akins Ford Arena for ice hockey, leave with a new appreciation for the state’s music history, courtesy of the UGA Special Collections Libraries. Kha Huynh thought she was just going to watch the Ice Dawgs make their debut at their brand-new home arena. (A 4-3 overtime win over the University of
- [New study shows alligators aren’t all that’s lurking in Georgia’s swamps](https://news.uga.edu/georgia-alligators-show-high-levels-of-mercury/#new_tab) - Gator research uncovers increased levels of mercury in the state’s swamps New research from the University of Georgia’s Odum School of Ecology and Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant suggests there may be elevated levels of mercury in Georgia and South Carolina waters. In studying alligators from the Okefenokee Swamp, Jekyll Island and Yawkey Wildlife Center, UGA researchers found high
- [Doshi to lead UGA’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence](https://news.uga.edu/doshi-to-lead-ugas-institute-for-artificial-intelligence/#new_tab) - School of Computing professor will advance interdisciplinary AI work Prashant Doshi, a distinguished scholar and prominent researcher with more than two decades of experience in the field of artificial intelligence, has been appointed the inaugural executive director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at the University of Georgia following a national search. A professor in UGA’s School
- [Lack of sleep disrupts key brain functions in adolescents](https://news.uga.edu/sleep-affects-kids-brains/#new_tab) - More sleep could protect children’s mental health Your teen’s sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at risk of developing problem behaviors in the future. The study found that adolescents who got less sleep had less connectivity between the
- [Once Upon a Conference](https://news.uga.edu/once-upon-a-literature-conference/#new_tab) - The Georgia Conference on Children's Literature, hosted by the University of Georgia, has shaped children's literature for more than 50 years, bringing together writers, librarians, illustrators, educators, and young readers. There’s a running joke in the University of Georgia’s Department of Language and Literacy Education. “Two very important things happened in 1969,” says clinical professor Petros Panaou with
- [Kurup wins prestigious PATH award for groundbreaking malaria research](https://research.uga.edu/news/kurup-wins-prestigious-path-award-for-groundbreaking-malaria-research/) - Every year, malaria evades the immune defenses of nearly 250 million people. But Samarchith “Sam” Kurup is determined to outsmart the parasite before it strikes. Now, with the Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s prestigious Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) award in hand, his lab is one step closer. Burroughs Wellcome recently announced its 2025 cohort
- [Annate Bitherapeutics represents UGA at Southeastern Venture Showcase](https://research.uga.edu/news/annate-bitherapeutics-represents-uga-at-southeastern-venture-showcase/) - Annate Bitherapeutics, a University of Georgia startup, was among a select group of early-stage companies featured in April at the first Southeast Venture Showcase (SVS) in Nashville. SVS, born out of the SEC Tech Transfer directors meeting hosted annually by UGA, is a premier showcase for research universities and federal laboratories across the Southeast to
- [AI art may lead to more lawsuits](https://www.terry.uga.edu/ai-art-may-lead-to-more-lawsuits/#new_tab) - Terry legal studies researcher warns anti-AI bias may subject firms to legal risks By Merritt Melancon Posted May 6, 2025 An illustration of a lawyer serving a lawsuit to a robot works on a painting set up on an easel. Where’s the line between homage and copyright infringement? It may depend on whether the artist
- [Wearing what’s left: Larissa McPherson resurrects bones into timeless art](https://research.uga.edu/news/wearing-whats-left-larissa-mcpherson-resurrects-bones-into-timeless-art/) - Larissa McPherson has a bone to pick. Literally. While most people ignore rotting roadkill alongside the highway, McPherson seeks it out. If it’s decayed enough, she’ll collect the unsightly artifacts and transport them to a makeshift burial ground in her friends’ yards. Why? McPherson is a master’s student in the Lamar Dodd School of Art
- [Are Asian needle ants your backyard’s next invasive threat?](https://news.uga.edu/are-asian-needle-ants-our-next-invasive-threat/#new_tab) - Small but venomous bug’s sting can lead to anaphylactic shock Make room, Joro spiders. There’s another invasive species taking over Georgia yards this summer. The Asian needle ant is becoming infamous as a “medical pest.” That means the ant is not only capable of disrupting the environments they’re occupying but also the people who live in them.
- [Wild bees crucial to Georgia’s blueberry success, CAES research shows](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10634/bee-diversity.html#new_tab) - Long before a ripe blueberry makes it into a grocery cart or muffin mix, a native bee has likely played a quiet but critical role in its journey. Now, thanks to a University of Georgia study on wild bee diversity in blueberry fields, we know more about just how essential those wild pollinators are to one of
- [Could poverty trigger the next pandemic?](https://news.uga.edu/ses-drives-disease-outbreaks/#new_tab) - Socioeconomic factors like poor access to health care, globalization drive disease outbreaks Socioeconomic factors may be a driving force behind the emergence and spread of animal-borne disease outbreaks, according to new research from the University of Georgia and Oklahoma State University. The study found that outbreaks of bacterial diseases, such as tuberculosis, plague and salmonella, were caused by
- [UGA’s Yeongseo Son named a Knight-Hennessy Scholar](https://news.uga.edu/ugas-yeongseo-son-named-a-knight-hennessy-scholar/#new_tab) - She will pursue a Ph.D. in immunology from the Stanford University School of Medicine A scientist and storyteller in training, the University of Georgia’s Yeongseo Son has been selected for the 2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, a global graduate-level program at Stanford University. Son, who attended high school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, graduated from UGA on May 9. Now
- [Ayers named UGA senior vice president for academic affairs and provost](https://news.uga.edu/ayers-named-uga-senior-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-and-provost/#new_tab) - Longtime campus leader will become UGA’s chief academic officer on June 30 Benjamin C. Ayers, dean of the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business, has been named the University of Georgia’s next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, President Jere W. Morehead announced Thursday. Ayers, who holds the Earl Davis
- [S. Jack Hu to depart UGA after six years as provost](https://news.uga.edu/s-jack-hu-to-depart-uga-after-six-years-as-provost/#new_tab) - Hu will serve as the next chancellor for the University of California, Riverside Following a six-year tenure as the University of Georgia’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, S. Jack Hu has been named chancellor of the University of California, Riverside, effective July 15. “With his strong background of experience at both the University
- [UGA’s Michael Skibsted named 2025 Udall Scholar](https://news.uga.edu/ugas-michael-skibsted-named-2025-udall-scholar/#new_tab) - The scholarship recognizes students for their commitment to environmental issues Michael Skibsted’s interest in turtles and wildlife conservation has earned him a 2025 Udall Scholarship. The University of Georgia undergraduate is one of 55 students across the nation being recognized for leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to the environment. A third-year Honors student
- [Some bosses benefit from belittling employees](https://news.uga.edu/bad-bosses/#new_tab) - Supervisors yell to boost employee performance, reinforce status as ‘the boss.’ They don’t feel bad about it. Ever had a boss who seemed to thrive on yelling at her employees? Or maybe one who seemed to belittle employees to make himself feel better? If so, you weren’t imagining it. New research from the University of Georgia found
- [VR could help train employees working with robots](https://news.uga.edu/vr-could-help-train-employees-working-with-robots/#new_tab) - Virtual reality gives workers an immersive digital environment to practice complex tasks Working with robots is becoming more common in the recycling industry, helping automate tasks and making complicated work easier. But training human employees to work with robots can be difficult and time consuming. Researchers from the University of Georgia created a new virtual reality space
- [Rural Georgians lack access to Alzheimer’s disease treatment](https://news.uga.edu/rural-georgians-lack-access-to-alzheimers-disease-treatment/#new_tab) - One of only two medications that slows disease progression, lecanemab is hard to come by. So is the diagnosis needed to get the drug. Rural Georgians may find it difficult to access medication that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. That’s especially concerning because rural counties experience a
- [UGA students organize a music-inspired exhibition](https://news.uga.edu/uga-students-organize-music-inspired-exhibition/#new_tab) - Twenty artists from around the world featured in student-curated exhibition Athens is known far and wide as a music town, and the collection at the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia is no exception. Students in Callan Steinmann’s spring 2025 Topics in Art Museum Education course spent much of their semester putting together the exhibition
- [Where innovation takes root: UGA, partners demo future of agriculture at Grand Farm groundbreaking](https://research.uga.edu/news/where-innovation-takes-root-uga-partners-demo-future-of-agriculture-at-grand-farm-groundbreaking/) - The University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the North Dakota-based Grand Farm, broke ground earlier this month on the UGA Grand Farm in Perry, Georgia. The 250-acre site will be a hub for agricultural innovation projects, demonstrating new technologies and automation focused on specialty crops from Georgia and the
- [Poop with a purpose: Boosting farm sustainability with chicken feces](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10630/chickees-community-science.html#new_tab) - Calling all chicken wranglers: If you raise free-range or pastured chickens on your commercial farm, researchers at the University of Georgia want to know what your feathered friends are eating. To find out, the research team at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences wants your chicken poop for the Chicken Ecology and Ecosystem Services, or ChickEES, study.
- [Inside the fight against antimicrobial resistance](https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/issmat-kassem/index.html#new_tab) - You were recently recognized as a ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar. What does this honor mean to you? I do not usually put a lot of emphasis on awards and recognitions, because I believe that the pursuit of good science — well-thought and purposeful science in service of public health — is the ultimate reward. However,
- [Exploring the reasons behind human-lion conflict](https://news.uga.edu/reasons-behind-lion-human-conflict/#new_tab) - A variety of factors such as climate and culture may contribute to lion mortalities Lions face a variety of threats. Humans are one of the biggest, according to new research from the University of Georgia. From 1980 to 2018, humans killed 698 lions in the areas around Etosha National Park in northern Namibia. That’s an average of
- [AI Competition projects use technology for creative problem-solving](https://news.uga.edu/ai-competition-projects-use-technology-for-creative-problem-solving/#new_tab) - UGA students’ submissions highlight innovative uses of artificial intelligence As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent, University of Georgia students are creating innovative uses for the technology. For the second year, students submitted projects to the Generative AI Competition, sponsored by the Office of Instruction and Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ department of philosophy to recognize student AI projects
- [Precision meets purpose: Qingsong Cai keeps CCRC research running](https://research.uga.edu/news/precision-meets-purpose-qingsong-cai-keeps-ccrc-research-running/) - The University of Georgia’s Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (CCRC) has been an international leader in carbohydrate science for over four decades, advancing cutting-edge research across biofuels, biomedical sciences, new materials, and other fields. To produce this caliber of work, CCRC relies on state-of-the-art instrumentation—and the people who keep it running. People like Qingsong Cai, a
- [Goals, growth, and good surprises: How UGA researchers grew over time](https://research.uga.edu/news/goals-growth-and-good-surprises-how-uga-researchers-grew-over-time/) - In April of this year, the 46th annual University of Georgia Research Awards and 26th annual Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) Symposium took place on campus. Both events celebrate research excellence at the university, the former for faculty who are often years into their research careers and the latter for students who may be
- [New Ivester Institute will help companies, students ride the wave of big data](https://research.uga.edu/news/new-ivester-institute-will-help-companies-students-ride-the-wave-of-big-data/) - When Hurricane Helene barreled inland in 2024, it didn’t just flood coastal cities. It sent torrents of rain 300 miles inland to Asheville, North Carolina, and hurricane-force wind gusts to places like Atlanta. Asheville, a mountain town unaccustomed to hurricane devastation, experienced intense flooding and landslides that wiped out vital infrastructure. Not long after Helene,
- [Helping families financially could reduce child maltreatment](https://news.uga.edu/financial-aid-could-reduce-child-maltreatment/#new_tab)
- [UGA center named for prominent alumnus, faculty member](https://news.uga.edu/uga-center-named-for-prominent-alumnus-faculty-member/#new_tab) - The naming of the center celebrates legacies of service and global impact The University of Georgia’s Center for International Trade and Security, a global leader in strategic trade and international security education, has been named the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security. The naming of the center, which is housed in the School of Public and
- [Poor heart health increases risk of dementia for Black Americans](https://news.uga.edu/poor-heart-health-increases-risk-of-dementia-for-black-americans/#new_tab) - Diabetes, high blood pressure linked to degenerative diseases like dementia Diabetes and hypertension could have a domino effect for future health problems like dementia — especially for Black Americans, according to a new University of Georgia study. The study found that Black Americans diagnosed with both conditions in midlife had significantly higher levels of a dementia-related biomarker
- [AI art may lead to more lawsuits](https://www.terry.uga.edu/ai-art-may-lead-to-more-lawsuits/#new_tab) - Terry legal studies researcher warns anti-AI bias may subject firms to legal risks By Merritt Melancon Posted May 6, 2025 Where’s the line between homage and copyright infringement? It may depend on whether the artist is human or an artificial intelligence system. Mike Schuster, an associate professor of legal studies at the Terry College of Business, argues
- [Scientists use ‘One Health’ model to fight Chagas disease](https://news.uga.edu/scientists-use-one-health-model-to-fight-chagas-disease/#new_tab) - Supported by almost $4 million in new funding, researchers at the University of Georgia and Texas A&M are using improved detection and treatment methods to understand Chagas disease, a serious, often overlooked illness affecting both dogs and humans. A team of researchers at the University of Georgia and Texas A&M University has received more than $4
- [Skidaway lab hosts USG scientists aboard R/V Savannah](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/05/08/rivero-calle-lab-hosts-usg-scientists-aboard-the-research-vessel-savannah/#new_tab) - A group of 10 scientists from institutions across the University System of Georgia (USG) joined researchers from the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography’s (SkIO) Rivero-Calle Lab for an educational cruise aboard the Research Vessel Savannah from April 28-30, 2025. The three-day cruise was designed to enhance the early-career scientists’ understanding of optical oceanography and to
- [A minority can influence whole group to change, study finds](https://ecology.uga.edu/2025/05/07/a-minority-can-influence-whole-group-to-change-study-finds/#new_tab) - Groups of social animals, including humans, can make complex decisions without a single central leader. Those choices aren’t always made by the majority, however. In fact, a relatively small number of individuals in a group can sway a much larger group to change one of their fundamental ways of life – at least in ants.
- [Buell, Perez elected to National Academy of Sciences](https://research.uga.edu/news/buell-perez-elected-to-national-academy-of-sciences/) - Academy membership recognizes distinguished and groundbreaking research achievements University of Georgia professors C. Robin Buell and Daniel R. Perez have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, the organization announced on April 29. Members are elected to NAS in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Membership is a widely accepted mark of
- [UGA biochemists create new tool to study biological process in parasites](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-biochemists-create-new-tool-to-study-biological-process-in-parasites/) - Researchers in the University of Georgia’s West Laboratory are interested in how unicellular parasites thrive in their environments. Focusing on post-translational modifications of proteins, particularly a crucial process called glycosylation, researchers are gaining insights into how this basic life process in parasites can lead to better treatments for diseases. Led by Distinguished Research Professor Christopher
- [AI may speed up the grading process for teachers](https://news.uga.edu/ai-may-help-speed-up-grading/#new_tab) - Large language models like Mixtral grade written responses faster but aren’t perfect Grading can be a time-consuming task for many teachers. Artificial intelligence tools may help ease the strain, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Many states have adopted the Next Generation Science Standards, which emphasize the importance of argumentation, investigation and data analysis. But
- [UGA Grand Farm breaks ground in Perry, Georgia](https://news.uga.edu/uga-grand-farm-breaks-ground-in-perry-georgia/#new_tab) - Agriculture innovation partnership strengthens connection between UGA and industry The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and North Dakota-based Grand Farm came together Friday to break ground on the University of Georgia Grand Farm, an agriculture innovation partnership in Perry, Georgia. UGA President Jere W. Morehead, Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Sen. Larry Walker,
- [Three graduate researchers honored in 20th year of E. Broadus Browne Awards](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10622/2025-e-broadus-browne-awards.html#new_tab) - For the 20th consecutive year, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) hosted the prestigious E. Broadus Browne Research Awards competition, resulting in three new graduate students being honored for their outstanding efforts in research and communication. In recognition of former Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Director Edmund Broadus Browne, the annual competition highlights some of
- [Harvesting solutions: Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference showcases the future of farming](https://research.uga.edu/news/harvesting-solutions-integrative-precision-agriculture-conference-showcases-the-future-of-farming/) - It’s a Thursday morning in the Perry (Ga.) Events Center, a high-ceilinged, white-walled open room that used to serve as an armory. It’s filled with just shy of 150 attendees of the 2nd Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference hosted by the University of Georgia’s Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture(IIPA). When the first conference was held two
- [Robinson elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences](https://research.uga.edu/news/robinson-elected-to-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences/) - The academy is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations of its kind Gregory Robinson, University of Georgia Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. One of the oldest and most prestigious organizations of its kind, the academy was founded in 1780, and its membership includes
- [Study reveals even common plants are threatened by climate change](https://ecology.uga.edu/2025/05/01/study-reveals-even-common-plants-are-threatened-by-climate-change/#new_tab) - New research from a team led by University of Georgia scientists reveals that even common plant species with a broad geographic distribution are at risk of decline based on climate change, potentially contributing to a loss in biodiversity. Published in Science , the study integrates ecological and evolutionary approaches to model past, present and projected climatic tolerances
- [UGA launches National Academy of Inventors chapter](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-launches-national-academy-of-inventors-chapter/) - The academy promotes innovation and the societal impact of academic inventions The University of Georgia officially launched its chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) during a kickoff event on April 28. The chapter will celebrate and support the achievements of inventors at UGA. Since its founding, NAI has promoted innovation and the societal impact of academic
- [Leisure hacking](https://www.terry.uga.edu/leisure-hacking/) - “Taking the office home with you” can be a precursor to burnout and workaholism, but new research finds surprising benefits for those who mix a little of their work into their leisure time. New research from University of Georgia William Harry Willson Distinguished Chair and Professor Jessica Rodell found people who spend their downtime listening to podcasts
- [Connecting canine & human health to fight Cushing’s Disease](https://research.uga.edu/news/connecting-canine-human-health-to-fight-cushings-disease/) - Imagine your body as a well-run newsroom. Each day, the editor-in-chief—in this case, the pituitary gland—provides assignments, keeping everything running smoothly. One day, however, the editor’s role is usurped by a rogue reporter who declares breaking news nonstop, flooding the newsroom with bulletins and sending everyone into overdrive. This is a bit like Cushing’s Disease.
- [UGA hosts civil engineering student symposium](https://news.uga.edu/uga-hosts-civil-engineering-student-symposium/) - From concrete canoe races on Lake Herrick to steel bridge construction outside the Driftmier Engineering Center and two-story wood structure building at the Intramural Fields, the University of Georgia campus was buzzing with engineering-related activity this spring. From March 6 to 8, the UGA College of Engineering hosted more than 700 students representing 19 universities from
- [CACHE receives Presidents’ Award of Distinction from Georgia CTSA](https://grady.uga.edu/news/cache-receives-presidents-award-of-distinction-from-georgia-ctsa/) - A multidisciplinary team from the Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems (CACHE) researching public health impacts through cutting-edge immersive media technologies is the recipient of the Presidents’ Award of Distinction from the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA). The award, presented at the Georgia CTSA’s annual conference in March, is given to a research team in recognition of
- [Smartphone apps claim to assess hot weather threats. But are they accurate?](https://news.uga.edu/smartphone-applications-dont-accurately-gauge-hot-weather-threats/) - A recent study from the University of Georgia found a smartphone application designed to assess heat-related risks frequently reported temperatures that were lower than those recorded through direct on-site measurements. The app also underestimated the necessity of activity modifications, such as shorter athletic practice schedules, moving physical activities indoors or more frequent water breaks. That could lead to
- [Using humor in communication helps scientists connect, build trust](https://news.uga.edu/using-humor-in-communication-helps-scientist-connect/) - Scientists aren’t comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That’s according to a new University of Georgia study that found when researchers use humor in their communication — particularly online — audiences are more likely to find them trustworthy and credible. “I think this should make scientists feel more comfortable
- [Study highlights the economic benefits of Georgia’s artificial reefs](https://gacoast.uga.edu/study-highlights-the-economic-benefits-of-georgias-artificial-reefs/) - A new study underscores the economic impact of Georgia’s artificial reef program, highlighting its value to the marine ecosystem and the state’s fishing industry. Conducted by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, the study provides the first economic assessment of the program, which has been managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal
- [Learning from generated communications](https://news.uga.edu/learning-from-generated-communications/) - When AI gets it wrong AI is not a perfect science. Although it’s being refined over time, this technology is bound to make mistakes — so there needs to be a plan for when that happens. Wenqing Zhao, a doctoral candidate in the department of advertising and public relations, has uncovered in her research that many communication
- [Spread of baker’s yeast tied to human migration](https://news.uga.edu/spread-of-bakers-yeast-tied-to-human-migration/) - Yeast is already a familiar ingredient to bakers and winemakers, but new research from the University of Georgia suggests it can also trace the footsteps of our ancestors. Humans domesticated baker’s yeast as early as 7000 BCE to make bread, beer, wine and sake. However, wild varieties of the same yeast species also live on trees. These domesticated
- [UGA’s School of Medicine leads cutting-edge cancer research](https://news.uga.edu/ugas-school-of-medicine-leads-cutting-edge-cancer-research/#new_tab) - Collaborative approach bridges research-to-clinic gap for personalized cancer treatment New research from the University of Georgia’s School of Medicine promises to accelerate the development of personalized cancer treatment. The project is led by Dr. Yana Zavros, UGA’s inaugural Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Molecular Medicine and a leading researcher in cellular and molecular translational medicine. Zavros and
- [Barbara McCaskill and the work of remembering](https://research.uga.edu/news/barbara-mccaskill-and-the-work-of-remembering/) - Barbara McCaskill grew up in a military family. Her father, Colonel John Lansdon McCaskill, Jr., served in the United States Army throughout her childhood, and her mother, Inez Owens McCaskill, was a registered nurse and military wife. Every 2 1/2 years, they relocated to a new assignment in the United States or Europe, where Barbara
- [UGA senior named a 2025 Truman Scholar](https://news.uga.edu/uga-senior-named-2025-truman-scholar/#new_tab) - International affairs and Russian undergraduate among 54 students chosen for scholarship nationwide University of Georgia senior Mercedes “Sadie” Bengs is one of 54 undergraduates from 49 colleges and universities across the nation to be selected as a 2025 Truman Scholar, a prestigious award given each year to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and commitment
- [Navicent Health, UGA partner on pacemakers for dogs](https://research.uga.edu/news/pacemakers-for-pets/) - Thank you for considering to make a donation to the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Your generous contributions will directly support our mission to advance animal health, education, and research. Please provide the requested information at UGA In-Kind Donation Form so that a member of our team can follow up with you to confirm your donation request and
- [Health Fair connects community with UGA resources](https://news.uga.edu/health-fair-connects-community-with-uga-resources/) - An interdisciplinary team hosted the event at the Health Sciences Campus The University of Georgia hosted the first Normaltown Community Health Fair on April 9 to connect with the neighbors of the Health Sciences Campus and highlight health and wellness resources. An interdisciplinary team of students and faculty ranging from the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical
- [Professor advances the future of security research, leadership at UGA](https://news.uga.edu/professor-advances-the-future-of-security-research-leadership-at-uga/) - Justin Conrad’s path into international security was shaped by a deep curiosity of world affairs and a commitment to understanding conflict. “I’ve always been fascinated by how the world works — how different cultures, politics and histories intertwine,” Conrad said. Conrad, the Gary K. Bertsch Director of the Center for International Trade and Security (CITS) and
- [Guy Palmer to discuss global health challenges in 2025 Boyd Lecture](https://research.uga.edu/news/guy-palmer-to-discuss-global-health-challenges-in-2025-boyd-lecture/) - Guy Palmer, a leading expert in global health and infectious diseases, will deliver the 2025 University of Georgia George H. Boyd Lecture on April 17 in the Coverdell Center. A Regents’ Professor of Pathology and Infectious Diseases at Washington State University, Palmer founded the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health and currently serves as senior director of Global
- [Three UGA undergraduates awarded Goldwater Scholarship](https://news.uga.edu/three-uga-undergraduates-awarded-goldwater-scholarship/) - From crop molecular genetics to estuarine mussels to computer experiments, three University of Georgia undergraduates have been honored for furthering research in their fields of study. Juniors Oscar de la Torre, Anderson Smith and Sloka Sudhin are among the 441 undergraduates from across the nation to be recognized as Barry Goldwater Scholars this spring. They have
- [Students earn prizes for creative responses to Libraries Undergraduate Research Awards](https://www.libs.uga.edu/news/students-earn-prizes-creative-responses-libraries-undergraduate-research-awards) - Zachary Stiles admitted that he made some mistakes when he started working on his research paper for a history class. But as the second-year history major worked through the process, he not only earned a great grade but $1,000 — the top prize in the University of Georgia Libraries Undergraduate Research Awards. For the award, Stiles
- [CAES student wins 2025 FABricate competition with poultry automation tech](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10609/fabricate-contest.html) - In the most competitive FABricate contest to date, Sean Snarey, a graduate student in agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, took home the $10,000 prize late last month for his automated poultry rehanging system. Through his company TLS, Snarey is developing a system to automate a labor-intensive
- [Georgia’s pre-K program boosts kindergarten readiness](https://news.uga.edu/georgias-pre-k-program-boosts-kindergarten-readiness/) - Children who attend school-based sites in Georgia’s universal pre-K program start kindergarten better prepared than their peers who do not attend any Georgia pre-K, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. But those academic gains fade by fourth grade. With his co-authors, Ishtiaque Fazlul, UGA assistant professor of international affairs and health policy and management
- [Financial well-being varies across generations](https://news.uga.edu/financial-well-being-varies-across-generations/) - Generations are already seen as unique in terms of values and beliefs. These differences may stretch into the realm of finance, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Financial well-being reflects a person’s ability to hold out against financial troubles and achieve their goals. If financial well-being is low, there can be negative impacts on a person’s
- [Carmical Sports Media Institute students cover March Madness through USA TODAY partnership](https://grady.uga.edu/news/carmical-sports-media-institute-students-cover-march-madness-through-usa-today-partnership/) - Sixteen students in the Sports Media Certificate program at Grady College are covering NCAA Tournament action, from first-round games to the women’s Final Four in Tampa, through a new partnership with the USA TODAY Sports Network. The partnership gives students the opportunity to work as credentialed journalists at major sports events, producing written stories and other multimedia
- [CURO Symposium breaks records with 700-plus presenters](https://news.uga.edu/curo-symposium-breaks-records-with-700-plus-presenters/) - The 26th annual symposium highlights research by students across 200 majors A record-breaking 723 undergraduates at the University of Georgia will present their research at the 26th annual CURO Symposium on April 7-8 at the Classic Center in downtown Athens — an increase of 100 students over the 2024 event. Hosted by the Center for
- [Fear of rejection influences how children conform to peers](https://news.uga.edu/fear-of-rejection-influences-how-children-conform-to-peers/) - Imagine you’re a child in a classroom, and your teacher tells everyone to form groups for a project. You sit and wait, watching as other kids pair up and wondering if anyone will pick you. This fear of rejection — familiar to many children and adults — can significantly impact how kids behave in their
- [Karumbaiah journeys from agtech to brain repair](https://news.uga.edu/associate-professor-journeys-from-agricultural-biotechnology-to-healing-the-brain/)
- [Can affordable cameras be a good alternative for individual behavior monitoring in dairy cows?](https://site.extension.uga.edu/dairy/2025/03/can-affordable-cameras-be-a-good-alternative-for-individual-behavior-monitoring-in-dairy-cows/) - Monitoring feeding and activity behavior in dairy and beef cattle has gained significant attention due to its strong association with productivity, efficiency, and animal welfare. Continuous behavioral monitoring in lactating cows allows farmers to detect early signs of illness, make informed breeding decisions, optimize nutrition, and improve heat abatement strategies. It also helps identify stress
- [School of Computing research improves AI for smartphones](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/research-improves-ai-smartphones) - As Machine Learning tools become increasingly commonplace, their ubiquity is accompanied by a growing need to use the tools on mobile devices. From the application side, the endless possibilities go well beyond common speech or image recognition. And the growing computational capacity of smartphones creates necessary room for improved hand-held AI. Researchers at the University
- [Museum collections reveal worldwide spread of butterfly disease](https://news.uga.edu/museum-collections-reveal-worldwide-spread-of-butterfly-disease/) - Butterfly collections are a common sight in museums, their brightly colored wings and unique patterns drawing the eyes of visitors. While these pinned specimens on display are stunning on their own, a new study from the University of Georgia explored how museum specimens can be used to track the spread of disease. Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (OE) is a
- [The end of Flu B in humans?](https://vet.uga.edu/new-influenza-research/) - The flu may never go away, but new research from the University of Georgia’s Center for Vaccines and Immunology (CVI) foretells the possible end of influenza B, a type of influenza that causes respiratory illness and disproportionately affects children and elderly populations. The findings of this research, featured in the latest issue of the journal Science Advances, has
- [RBC Director Steven Stice named AIMBE Fellow](https://research.uga.edu/news/rbc-director-steven-stice-named-aimbe-fellow/) - University of Georgia Regenerative Bioscience Center Director Steven Stice has been elected to the 2025 class of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. Stice, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar and D.W. Brooks Professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, was elected to the AIMBE by his peers
- [Five UGA faculty named 2024 AAAS Fellows](https://research.uga.edu/news/five-uga-faculty-named-2024-aaas-fellows/) - Five University of Georgia faculty have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, bringing the university’s total membership in the exclusive group to 50. UGA’s new Fellows, who are elected each year by the AAAS Council to recognize scientific achievements, are Melissa Mitchum of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- [UGA's Bik selected for National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellows program](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/ugas-bik-selected-national-academy-sciences-kavli-fellows-program) - The National Academy of Sciences selected University of Georgia faculty member Holly Bik as one of eighty-seven of the nation’s brightest young scientists from industry, academia, and government to take part in the National Academy of Sciences’ U.S. and international Kavli Frontiers of Science symposia for 2025. Bik attended the three-day "Kavli Frontiers of Science 2025”
- [Is your job making you happy? Insights from job satisfaction data](https://news.uga.edu/is-your-job-making-you-happy-insights-from-job-satisfaction-data/) - Sometimes at work, it’s not just a case of the Mondays. The level of dissatisfaction employees have with their job can last beyond the start of the week. New University of Georgia research has found that employers and policymakers might want to start paying attention because employee happiness contains critical economic information. Susana Ferreira, professor of agricultural
- [UGA hosts fourth annual Electric Mobility Summit](https://news.uga.edu/uga-hosts-fourth-annual-electric-mobility-summit/) - More than 200 leaders from industry, government and education gathered in Athens for the fourth annual University of Georgia Electric Mobility Summit on March 13 at the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Organized by the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility, the summit highlighted collaborative opportunities to support electric and future mobility adoption and to meet
- [UGA Theatre closes season with ‘Murder on the Orient Express’](https://news.uga.edu/uga-theatre-closes-season-with-murder-on-the-orient-express/) - UGA Theatre presents “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.” In Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s influential novel, the narrative of the novel is tightened, maintaining its original glamour and intrigue while infusing the drama with a wry sense of humor as the mystery unfolds. Performances will be held in the Fine
- [UGA's Hall named National Geographic Explorer](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/ugas-hall-named-national-geographic-explorer) - University of Georgia faculty member Cassandra Hall has been named a National Geographic Explorer, a National Geographic Society program that recognizes groundbreaking scientists, conservationists, educators, and storytellers. This year, 20 were selected from among 3000 applicants. National Geographic Explorers are exceptional individuals in their fields who receive funding and support from the Society to illuminate and protect
- [Walking the talk](https://cfr.uga.edu/for-researchers/scholar-spotlights/riana-anderson/) - Ask a White parent if they have had “the talk” with their children, and they would likely assume you are referring to a talk about sex. Ask the same question to a Black parent, and they might ask you to clarify which talk you mean. The other talk, and one they may give more often,
- [Understanding stressors female farmers face](https://news.uga.edu/understanding-stressors-female-farmers-face/) - Farm ownership is a demanding profession with significant mental health challenges. The unique pressures of the role, combined with severe mental health care barriers, affect farmers across the country. Recent research from the University of Georgia College of Public Health sheds light on the stressors female farm owners and managers face — challenges that can be overlooked in broader studies
- [Regents’ Professors to deliver UGA’s 2025 Charter Lecture](https://news.uga.edu/regents-professors-to-deliver-ugas-2025-charter-lecture/) - Two acclaimed faculty members at the University of Georgia will discuss their influential research in the fields of labor geography and infectious diseases during the 2025 Charter Lecture. Andrew Herod, Distinguished Research Professor in the department of geography in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and M. Stephen Trent, UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor in the department
- [Charleston’s forgotten herds: Researchers uncover the city’s colonial cattle economy](https://research.uga.edu/news/charlestons-forgotten-herds-researchers-uncover-the-citys-colonial-cattle-economy/) - If you were to visit Charleston, S.C., in the early 18th century, you would instantly be greeted with the smells and sounds of cattle. When British colonists first visited the area., in 1670, they found coastal marshes, open savannahs, thick pine forests, canebrakes, and a warm, humid climate. They brought with them various European crops
- [Improving acoustic telemetry: Study shows how wind affects fish tracking](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2025/03/18/improving-acoustic-telemetry-study-shows-how-wind-affects-fish-tracking/) - Researchers and fisheries managers who use acoustic telemetry to tag and track fish know of all the challenges involved. Fish tagging costs time and money, and the range that these tags can be detected changes with the environment. Findings in a new paper, led by UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography PhD student Frank McQuarrie, seek to
- [Pridemore named UGA Marienthal Professor](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/pridemore-named-uga-marienthal-professor) - University of Georgia faculty member William Pridemore has been named the inaugural Marienthal Professor in Sociology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The professorship was approved by the Georgia Board of Regents in fall 2024. Pridemore is currently Franklin Professor and head of the UGA department of sociology in the Franklin College. A Fellow
- [Highlighting 3 impactful women who lead UGA core research facilities](https://research.uga.edu/news/highlighting-3-impactful-women-who-lead-uga-core-research-facilities/) - At the University of Georgia, cutting-edge research isn’t just about big ideas—it's about having the right tools and expertise to bring those ideas to life. Behind the groundbreaking discoveries, a network of specialized core research facilities provides researchers with service and support for everything from bio-imaging and advanced computing to isotope geochemistry and complex carbohydrate
- [Carmichael, Kissinger named 2025 University Professors](https://news.uga.edu/carmichael-kissinger-named-2025-university-professors/) - Two University of Georgia faculty members have earned the distinction of University Professor, a title bestowed on those who have made a significant impact on the university in addition to fulfilling their regular academic responsibilities. The 2024–2025 University Professors are K. Paige Carmichael, Meigs Distinguished Professor in the department of pathology in the College of Veterinary
- [UGA research evaluates bat activity in winter](https://news.uga.edu/uga-research-evaluates-bat-activity-in-winter/) - Winter in the South can bring about a sharp change in conditions that impact forests and their many inhabitants. However, new research from the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources finds that, despite these seasonal shifts, forest management efforts are supporting healthy bat populations. As white nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease, ravages bat
- [UGA joins NextGenAI consortium to accelerate AI innovation, education](https://news.uga.edu/uga-joins-nextgenai-consortium-to-accelerate-ai-innovation-education/) - The University of Georgia is joining the NextGenAI consortium, a partnership with 14 other leading research institutions and technology company OpenAI to accelerate AI research and education. OpenAI, known for its generative AI technologies including ChatGPT, is committing $50 million in research grants, access to OpenAI’s tools and compute funding through the consortium. The initiative will
- [Storm surge virtual reality simulation designed to save lives](https://news.uga.edu/storm-surge-virtual-reality-simulation-designed-to-save-lives/) - Weather the Storm, a virtual reality simulation that takes users through the effects of storm surge to communicate its devastating and sometimes fatal consequences, is now available for download. The simulation aims to empower coastal residents to actively prepare for hurricanes. This simulation is available thanks to a partnership with University of Georgia, Clemson University, Georgia
- [Pioneering the future of healing at the Regenerative Bioscience Center](https://research.uga.edu/news/pioneering-the-future-of-healing-at-the-regenerative-bioscience-center/) - The Regenerative Bioscience Center (RBC) began in 2004 with just a handful of faculty and a bold vision. Today, it has grown into a thriving community of 44 members across eight colleges at the University of Georgia. More than a research center, RBC is a pioneer, launching the nation’s first and only regenerative bioscience program
- [Uncovering dementia’s environmental triggers](https://news.uga.edu/uncovering-dementias-environmental-triggers/) - A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk. Led by Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management Suhang Song, this meta-analysis demonstrates that factors including air pollution and access to green or blue spaces can significantly raise or lower the odds of cognitive decline
- [A Bug’s Life](https://news.uga.edu/a-bugs-life/) - They’re creepy, and they’re kooky. Mysterious and spooky. Some might even say they’re all together ooky. But instead of being beloved and quirky like the Addams Family, bugs are decidedly less welcome in our homes. While bees and butterflies often feel the public’s love, less conventionally attractive creepy-crawlies like cicadas and Joro spiders are left
- [College of Family and Consumer Sciences honors acclaimed alumna Anne Barge Clegg](https://research.uga.edu/news/college-of-family-and-consumer-sciences-honors-acclaimed-alumna-anne-barge-clegg/) - The College of Family and Consumer Sciences honored acclaimed bridal designer and University of Georgia alumna Anne Barge Clegg at a reception in Barrow Hall in recognition of a major gift that will enhance the college’s Historic Clothing and Textile Collection. The collection—which consists of around 3,000 objects, including garments, accessories, and textiles dating from the 1800s to
- [Driving the future: Yang advances transportation engineering through AI and education](https://research.uga.edu/news/driving-the-future-yang-advances-transportation-engineering-through-ai-and-education/) - Growing up, nothing fascinated Jidong Yang more than how things were built. It began when he learned about the Great Pyramid of Giza. He marveled at how such a large structure was built with so little technology. “I was so curious about the process, and it sort of became my motivation,” said Yang, associate professor
- [Handa, Orlando named Regents’ Entrepreneurs](https://research.uga.edu/news/handa-orlando-named-regents-entrepreneurs/) - The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved UGA’s Hitesh Handa and Ron Orlando as Regents’ Entrepreneurs at its Feb. 11 meeting. This honor acknowledges faculty members who have successfully transformed research into commercial applications. Initially granted for three years with the possibility of extension, the designation includes a one-time $10,000 cash award. Handa’s and
- [CAES graduate student works with faculty mentor to support farmer well-being](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10583/graduate-goals.html) - The future of farming depends on the health and success of farmers. The public needs farmers and farmers need support from the public — it's a mutual relationship essential to the long-term health of agriculture and humanity. This is the principle that drew doctoral student Elizabeth Abati to the University of Georgia to advocate for
- [CAES study uncovers antibiotic-resistant genes in Georgia surface and waste waters](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10587/uncharted-waters.html) - Antibiotics are commonplace — used to treat minor and major infections, prevent infection post-surgery, and treat our pets and livestock. But what happens if these life-saving drugs lose their efficacy? Issmat Kassem, assistant professor at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has asked this question for nearly two decades. “Antimicrobial resistance is
- [Alex Orso named dean of UGA’s College of Engineering](https://news.uga.edu/alex-orso-named-dean-of-ugas-college-of-engineering/) - Following a nationwide search, the University of Georgia has appointed Alessandro “Alex” Orso as the new dean of the College of Engineering, effective July 1. Orso currently serves as a professor in the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology and as director of Georgia Tech’s Scientific Software Engineering Center. He previously served
- [UGA Humanities Festival returns for its third year](https://news.uga.edu/uga-humanities-festival-returns-for-its-third-year/) - The University of Georgia will present its third annual Humanities Festival from March 11 to April 2, featuring more than 20 public lectures, conversations, performances and other events, including a trivia night and an open reception to honor recent accomplishments by the humanities community at UGA. Among the highlights are a National Book Award winner, a sitar player
- [Collaborative ‘Cupola’ project blends art, engineering, and music in mobile spectacle](https://research.uga.edu/news/collaborative-cupola-project-blends-art-engineering-and-music-in-mobile-spectacle/) - Last summer, the Lyndon House Arts Center played host to an exhibition led by Martijn van Wagtendonk, an associate professor in the University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Titled “Cupola: a Collaboration,” the sculpture began as a class project and grew into an oddly satisfying collection of objects, motion, and music. The collection
- [Innovation Gateway celebrates innovators and entrepreneurs](https://research.uga.edu/news/innovation-gateway-celebrates-innovators-and-entrepreneurs/) - For the first time since 2019, Innovation Gateway hosted an Innovation Celebration on Feb. 5, honoring University of Georgia inventors and entrepreneurs for their contributions over the past five years. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Gateway would host an annual luncheon to celebrate the achievements of UGA innovators over the preceding year. This year, it
- [Burnout from financial stress may lower job satisfaction](https://news.uga.edu/burnout-from-financial-stress-may-lower-job-satisfaction/) - If you’re stressed from one part of life, those worries could spill over into other areas Stress from work can often leave people feeling tired and overwhelmed. Anxiety in other parts of life could make this even worse, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Burnout is a familiar, exhausting feeling to many people. While
- [CAES vertical farming research sheds light on producing medicinal compounds](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10578/vertical-farming-for-medicine.html) - New research on using controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to grow plants with medicinal properties could lead to production methods that will increase one anti-cancer compound naturally produced by certain species of plants. The study, led by doctoral student Rebekah Maynard, was designed to identify crops to be used in medical treatments and to develop strategies to
- [Eight professors named NAI Senior Members](https://research.uga.edu/news/eight-professors-named-nai-senior-members/) - This year's UGA inductees represent a record for the institution. The National Academy of Inventors has selected eight University of Georgia researchers as 2025 NAI Senior Members, surpassing its own record of five inductees set last year. UGA now has 24 Senior Members overall.“We are thrilled to celebrate these latest UGA elections to the country’s leading organization
- [Assistant professor helps others find financial well-being](https://news.uga.edu/assistant-professor-helps-others-find-financial-well-being/) - Kimberly Watkins uses real-life examples to understand money issues in relationships By the time she was in middle school, Kimberly Watkins knew which bills her parents hadn’t paid by the color of the statement in the envelope. “There was always this cloud of mystery around money, so the only way to find out about it was to
- [UGA professor wins 2025 Sloan Fellowship](https://news.uga.edu/uga-professor-wins-2025-sloan-fellowship/) - Award recognizes outstanding early-career faculty for creative, innovative scientific research University of Georgia faculty member Pierrick Bousseau has been awarded a prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship to support his research for the next two years, the Sloan Foundation announced on Feb. 18. Bousseau, assistant professor in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences department of mathematics will receive
- [UGA School of Medicine granted candidate status by LCME](https://news.uga.edu/uga-school-of-medicine-granted-candidate-status-by-lcme/) - The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) announced on Feb. 14 that the University of Georgia School of Medicine has been granted candidate status for accreditation. Candidate status is a significant step in the accreditation process, indicating that the medical education program at the School of Medicine has made substantial progress toward meeting the accreditation standards
- [Ultrasounds could help process edible flowers as food ingredients](https://news.uga.edu/ultrasounds-could-help-process-edible-flowers-as-food-ingredients/) - Flowers like marigolds, roses may have a place in sustainable food production Many of the flowers lining store shelves for Valentine’s Day have been gifted at romantic dinners. But what happens to the flowers that went unsold? A new study from the University of Georgia explores how flowers can be repurposed as food ingredients, offering a more sustainable
- [Human presence at waterholes may change animal behavior](https://news.uga.edu/human-presence-at-waterholes-may-change-animal-behavior/) - Researchers found that mammals visited waterholes the same amount while tourists were watching, but not at the same times When tourists venture into nature, their thoughts are often focused on the animals they’ll get to see. But animals may also have them in mind, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. With how common
- [Branch named National Academy of Inventors Fellow](https://research.uga.edu/news/branch-named-national-academy-of-inventors-fellow/) - William “Bill” D. Branch, who holds the Georgia Seed Development Professorship in Peanut Breeding and Genetics in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been elected as Fellow for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Branch is the 17th UGA faculty member to receive this honor, which recognizes inventors whose innovations have had a
- [It’s easy going green: Green Labs making science more sustainable](https://research.uga.edu/news/its-easy-going-green-green-labs-making-science-more-sustainable/) - All scientists have one goal in mind: to make the world a better place. They work tirelessly in labs and in the field, collecting samples, testing experiments, and applying theories. Throughout the process, however, they’re inevitably left with large amounts of waste. It was something that began to concern Star Scott while she worked as
- [Longtime ASO music director to visit UGA as Delta Chair](https://news.uga.edu/longtime-aso-music-director-to-visit-uga-as-delta-chair/) - Robert Spano will have two public discussions and conduct a student workshop The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and the Hugh Hodgson School of Music will welcome renowned conductor and orchestra director Robert Spano to the University of Georgia on March 24 as the Willson Center’s annual Delta Visiting Chair for Global Understanding. Spano’s visit, which will
- [Institute for AI awards first interdisciplinary seed grants](https://news.uga.edu/institute-for-ai-awards-first-interdisciplinary-seed-grants/) - New grant program builds upon institute’s 40 years of discovery and innovation Four university-wide research projects designed to advance interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence have been awarded seed grants by the University of Georgia’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence. The grants, the first of their kind from IAI, are the latest step in the university’s strategic efforts
- [Skidaway looks back at eventful year of upgrades, impact](https://research.uga.edu/news/skidaway-looks-back-at-eventful-year-of-upgrades-impact/) - Over the past year, the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography has seen its share of accomplishments, upgrades, new additions, and impactful programs and research. The institute kicked off 2024 with the return of the R/V Savannah following a refit that consisted of equipment upgrades and a 12-foot extension. It closed the year with a successful Semester
- [Freezer Challenge drives sustainability, energy savings](https://research.uga.edu/news/freezer-challenge-drives-sustainability-energy-savings/) - Spring cleaning isn't just for your house. Now through July, UGA Green Labs is hosting the annual Freezer Challenge, a contest encouraging researchers to clean out and maintain ultra-low cold storage units. The Freezer Challenge is an international initiative backed by several sustainability organizations, promoting cold storage efficiency and energy savings. Green Labs Program Manager
- [UGA students document Georgia's historic gems](https://ced.uga.edu/uga-students-document-georgias-historic-gems/) - The FindIt Historic Resource Survey Partnership has been an essential initiative for over two decades, helping identify and document historic resources across Georgia. Managed by the College of Environment and Design’s (CED) Center for Community Design & Preservation (CCDP), the program trains master’s students in real-world inventory and analysis tactics. Through partnerships with organizations like
- [UGA veterinary medicine professor honored with prestigious Presidential Early Career Award](https://vet.uga.edu/presidential-early-career-award/) - Jesse Schank, an associate professor in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, is among 400 researchers named recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or PECASE, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on science and engineering professors in the early stages of their research careers. Schank’s research focuses
- [More chatter and less connection](https://www.terry.uga.edu/more-chatter-and-less-connection/) - Bots have been a fact of life on social media sites for almost a decade, but generative AI is changing and augmenting the role they play in discourse. While it’s hard to say how gen AI bots might effect our favorite social media platforms, one indicator may be the way bots have already changed user
- [CAES researchers study how parasitic wasps use ancient viruses to ensure survival](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10560/viral-protection.html) - CAES researchers study how parasitic wasps use ancient viruses to ensure survival By Maria M. Lameiras Supported by a $1.1 million award from the National Science Foundation, University of Georgia entomologists Gaelen Burke and Michael Strand are seeking answers about how parasitic wasp biology has developed to use viruses passed down from parent to offspring to ensure survival. Scientists have
- [Q&A with Jeb Byers: Mapping invasive species along global coastlines](https://research.uga.edu/news/qa-with-jeb-byers-mapping-invasive-species-along-global-coastlines/) - Growing up in the mountains of western North Carolina, Jeb Byers always spent his fair share of time in the outdoors. He loved running, playing with neighborhood friends, or just hiking, surrounded by nature. When he began pursuing his undergraduate degree at Duke University, that love pushed Byers toward biology. In the fall of his
- [Interdisciplinary insights from the Arts Collaborative](https://research.uga.edu/news/interdisciplinary-insights-from-the-arts-collaborative/) - What is the role of the arts in a research university? How can we sustain a culture of creativity and critical thinking? These are questions that animate the University of Georgia Arts Collaborative, a network of faculty, students, and community members working together to advance interdisciplinary projects through engagement with the arts. Recently, to expand
- [Season of giving: Reboot brings Innovation Bootcamp alumni together](https://research.uga.edu/news/season-of-giving-reboot-brings-innovation-bootcamp-alumni-together/) - ’Tis the season of giving, and Innovation Bootcamp alumni are doing just that. A group came together at Innovation Gateway’s latest Reboot event on Dec. 2, providing food, drinks, and networking opportunities for past Bootcamp participants. Reboot is a biannual event for Bootcamp alumni to get to know fellow participants from other cohorts through networking,
- [Study unveils dust patterns over time in the North Pacific](https://research.uga.edu/news/study-unveils-dust-patterns-over-time-in-the-north-pacific/) - Dust blown from the Earth’s continents falls into the oceans and fertilizes them with nutrients needed for plants, such as phytoplankton, to grow. This dust, rich with iron and other nutritious minerals, is critically important to ocean food chains and helps regulate the planet’s climate. A new paper, written by University of Georgia Skidaway Institute
- [GMOA reinstalls collection of African American artwork](https://georgiamuseum.org/gmoa_blog/uga-students-help-reinstall-larry-d-and-brenda-a-thompson-collection-at-the-museum/) - Over a decade ago, Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson donated 100 works by African American artists, both well known and obscure, to the Georgia Museum of Art. The Thompson Collection has become a vital resource for visitors exploring African American art, and works from it are always on view in the permanent collection galleries. This
- [Award-winning Rural Engagement Workshop selects new cohort](https://news.uga.edu/award-winning-uga-program-selects-2025-cohort/) - The Rural Engagement Workshop supports collaborative academic research A new cohort has been selected for the Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty. The award-winning interdisciplinary program leverages the community engagement experience of UGA’s public service and extension faculty to support collaborative academic research that benefits rural Georgia. The program was launched in 2021 by the Office
- [The Georgia Review to Receive $12,500 Award from National Endowment for the Arts](https://www.libs.uga.edu/news/georgia-review-receive-12500-award-national-endowment-arts) - The Georgia Review is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $12,500. This grant will support publication of issues of The Georgia Review. The NEA awarded 1,127 Grants for Arts Projects awards nationwide, totaling more than $31.8 million as part of the
- [Appalachia takes center stage in UGA Theatre production](https://news.uga.edu/appalachia-takes-center-stage-in-uga-theatre-production/) - 'John Proctor is the Villain' will be staged in the Cellar Theatre UGA Theatre’s next production is “John Proctor is the Villain” by Kimberly Belflower and directed by Sloan Elle Garner. Performances will be held in the Cellar Theatre of the Fine Arts Building at 255 Baldwin St. on Feb. 13-15, 19-22 at 8 p.m. and
- [The pesky business of pesticides](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/pesky-business-pesticides) - Pesticide-resistant crops create prosperous opportunities but spark concern about health for both humans and the environment. Agricultural biotechnology has created pesticide-resistant crops that are central to many Argentinian farmers. Franklin College faculty member Pablo Lapegna, associate professor of Sociology and Latin American and Caribbean Studies, explores the way these farmers view the pesticides sprayed on
- [Vacations are good for employee well-being, and the effects are long lasting](https://news.uga.edu/vacations-are-good-for-employees/) - Take longer holidays, incorporate physical activity to maximize health benefits If you’re like many Americans, you probably didn’t take all your vacation time this past year. Even if you did, it’s highly likely you didn’t fully unplug while off the clock. But you might want to change that if you want to improve your health
- [Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns can help mitigate wildfire risks](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10562/prescribed-burns.html) - As shocking images of the fire-blasted hills around Los Angeles demonstrate, wildfires have become an increasing concern in the United States, particularly in regions where suppression strategies have dominated for decades. A new study by University of Georgia researcher Yukiko Hashida examines how prescribed burns could play a key role in mitigating wildfire risks. “In the past
- [UGA's Schroeder elected MSA Fellow](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/ugas-schroeder-elected-msa-fellow) - University of Georgia faculty member Paul Schroeder is among the 2025 Fellows of the Mineralogy Society of America. Schroeder, professor of geology in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, is an expert in Clay Mineralogy and a Registered Professional Geologist. Research by his group focuses on understanding clay minerals and the detailed crystal-chemical characterization of
- [Being born into poverty negatively affects children’s behavior](https://news.uga.edu/being-born-into-poverty-negatively-affects-childrens-behavior/) - Children born into poor families are more likely to act out but where they grow up matters too Children born into poor families are more likely to exhibit aggressive, impulsive behaviors throughout childhood, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Previous research connects this type of behavior to a variety of poor outcomes. Children who
- [Sundar Bharadwaj named an AMA Fellow](https://www.terry.uga.edu/sundar-bharadwaj-named-an-ama-fellow/) - The American Marketing Association has selected Sundar Bharadwaj, who serves as the Coca-Cola Company Chair of Marketing, for its newest class of AMA Fellows. Bharadwaj, who joined the University of Georgia faculty in 2011, is the first Terry College of Business faculty member to be chosen for this lifetime achievement. Sundar is well-deserving of this prestigious
- [Georgia Museum of Art presents ‘Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection’](https://news.uga.edu/georgia-museum-of-art-presents-beyond-the-medici-the-haukohl-family-collection/) - The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will present the exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” from Feb. 1 to May 18. The exhibition comes from the largest and most important collection of Florentine baroque art outside of Italy, assembled over more than 40 years by Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl, an art
- [CAES scientists discover how cyst nematodes attack crops](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10552/cyst-nematodes.html) - People love the taste of sugar beets’ primary byproduct: white sugar. Soilborne cyst nematodes — parasitic, microscopic worms — enjoy the root vegetable, too, but as their sole food source. It’s an obstinate, expensive problem for farmers that researchers at the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) are working to solve. In a study
- [UGA student wins Radiolab contest to name one of Earth's quasi-moons](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/uga-student-wins-radiolab-contest-name-one-earths-quasi-moons) - Look to the sky – and ask Bulldog nation for support – and one of Earth's quasi-moons gets a cool new name, thanks to UGA student Clay Chilcutt. In May 2024, the science podcast Radiolab and the International Astronomical Union joined forces to launch a contest that invited listeners to help name one of Earth’s
- [Journey across America: Science meets adventure with Interdisciplinary Field Program](https://research.uga.edu/news/journey-across-america-science-meets-adventure-with-interdisciplinary-field-program/) - The University of Georgia’s Interdisciplinary Field Program, a 60-day experience that takes students from Sapelo Island, Georgia all the way to the Pacific Ocean, mixes geology, ecology, and anthropology into an epic road trip across America. They travel through 20 states and to 23 national parks and monuments, logging nearly 12,000 miles on the road
- [UGA sets record with three Schwarzman Scholars](https://news.uga.edu/uga-sets-record-with-three-schwarzman-scholars/) - These three students bring UGA’s total number of Schwarzman Scholars to 11 The University of Georgia and the Schwarzman Scholars program are both celebrating big achievements this year: UGA set a record with three Schwarzman Scholars in a single year, and the Schwarzman Scholars program announced its 10th class of recipients. The UGA recipients are seniors
- [College of Pharmacy receives $1M+ grant to combat opioid epidemic](https://news.uga.edu/pharmacy-receives-1m-grant-to-fight-opioids/) - Two-year project will connect rural Georgia communities to much needed support through local pharmacies Faculty in the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy received an almost $1.2 million grant from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic in rural Georgia. Jordan Khail The two-year project will equip pharmacists in smaller communities with the tools, training
- [Social media users more likely to invest in cryptocurrencies](https://news.uga.edu/social-media-users-likely-to-invest-in-crypto/) - YouTube, Reddit among platforms with highest crypto investment As social media grows, so too does awareness of cryptocurrencies. And hearing about them online may affect people’s behavior, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Cryptocurrencies, or “crypto,” are digital currencies used for both payment and investment. They’ve seen a surge in popularity over the
- [CAES food scientists study essential oil coatings to improve shelf life of organic produce](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10556/organic-shelf-life.html) - Organic fruits and vegetables often face a higher risk of spoiling and harboring foodborne pathogens than their conventional farming counterparts. Because organic growers and packers must adhere to higher production standards and restrictions on chemical additives, University of Georgia experts are exploring alternative methods for protecting organic products and consumers as part of a new $3.5 million grant from the
- [Sports Media senior wins top student paper award at international conference](https://research.uga.edu/news/sports-media-senior-wins-top-student-paper-award-at-international-conference/) - Two years ago, Cassidy Hettesheimer was struck by the challenges female athletes in “adventure” sports faced in marketing themselves to fans and sponsors. At the time, the journalism major was interning for the Cascadia Daily News in Washington, and the insights she gained stayed with her. A senior who is also earning a certificate from
- [Shelter from the storm: How Institute for Disaster Management keeps Georgia nursing homes safe](https://research.uga.edu/news/shelter-from-the-storm-how-institute-for-disaster-management-keeps-georgia-nursing-homes-safe/) - Curt Harris doesn’t care for the word, “No.” In his mind, it is often a barrier to progress. “No” shuts down cooperation and stifles creative thought. As the director of the University of Georgia College of Public Health’s Institute for Disaster Management (IDM), Harris has worked to build a culture grounded in a can-do attitude
- [Making self-driving cars safer, less accident prone](https://news.uga.edu/making-self-driving-cars-safer/#new_tab) - New AI model could enhance self-driving car safety Self-driving cars rely on artificial intelligence to predict where nearby cars will go. But when those predictions don’t match reality, that discrepancy can potentially lead to crashes and less safe roadways. That’s why a recent study from the University of Georgia developed a new AI model to make self-driving cars
- [Magnifying impact: UGA seeding formation of broad research teams](https://research.uga.edu/news/magnifying-impact-uga-seeding-formation-of-broad-research-teams/) - Flu and infectious disease. Climate change. Aging populations. Global food supply. Big problems require big solutions—and the world is full of big problems like these. Over the past several years, the University of Georgia has taken this statement as a challenge. And, with the help and support of a few carefully designed initiatives, UGA faculty
- [Mobility and education are reshaping Black accents in Georgia](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/mobility-and-education-are-reshaping-black-accents-georgia) - The vanishing Southern accent in Georgia has been well-documented, most recently by linguists from the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech in 2023. In a new study, the same research team shifted their investigation from the White population to the accents of Black Georgians, with results that highlight the effects of migration and education on
- [Top @UGAResearch Stories of 2024](https://research.uga.edu/news/top-ugaresearch-stories-of-2024/) - As the new year approaches, it’s time to reflect on 2024, a year full of exciting research achievements at the University of Georgia. UGA researchers have made their marks examining crucial topics like the health of water resources and urban infrastructure in the face of climate change, the causes of higher suicide rates among young
- [The future of media research resides at Grady College](https://research.uga.edu/news/the-future-of-media-research-resides-at-grady-college/) - For over 100 years, the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication has served as a destination for students building careers in journalism, media, advertising, public relations, and more. In recent years, the college has added new facilities to help researchers investigate how people process information and messages, the effects of virtual
- [Clinic combines law and science to protect land](https://ecology.uga.edu/2024/12/11/clinic-combines-law-and-science-to-protect-land/#new_tab) - Patrick Barry December 11, 2024 FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailShare When the idea of a clinic bringing ecology and law students together to serve as support for land conservation efforts was introduced, there wasn’t anything like it. Science and policy are inextricably linked, but there aren’t many other programs like UGA’s Land Conservation Clinic. “I think this particular clinic, with its
- [What is bird flu, and should you be worried?](https://news.uga.edu/should-you-be-worried-about-bird-flu/#new_tab) - December 20, 2024 by Jayne Roberts The extensive spread of H5N1 avian influenza on U.S. dairy farms is particularly worrisome, according to UGA flu researcher Mark Tompkins. (Getty Images) The spread of avian influenza is concerning. But people shouldn’t panic, says UGA flu expert. Commonly known as bird flu, the H5N1 avian influenza virus is found
- [CAES researchers look to reduce food waste by extending shelf life](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10543/fighting-food-waste.html#new_tab) - “Is this bread still good?” “I don’t know — check the expiration date.” “Use by,” “Sell by” and “Best by” dates on food packaging can be helpful indicators of how long a consumer can store a food item before eating, but often these dates lead to high quantities of wasted food. About one-fifth of food produced for
- [Two UGA students finalists in Radiolab contest to name one of Earth's quasi-moons](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/two-uga-students-finalists-radiolab-contest-name-one-earths-quasi-moons#new_tab) - Though they might not be seen, they can be named – voting is open through Dec. 31. Asteroids orbiting the sun in a similar path to Earth's, quasi-moons escort our planet on its journey a few centuries at a time. The science podcast Radiolab and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) — the organization that assigns official
- [Arts on display at UGA’s 13th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival](https://research.uga.edu/news/arts-on-display-at-ugas-13th-annual-spotlight-on-the-arts-festival/) - The University of Georgia’s outstanding arts programming, research, and scholarship were showcased throughout November during the 13th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival, featuring more than 50 events and exhibitions in the literary, performing, and visual arts. Highlights of the monthlong festival included the fourth annual Dodd Market, a concert by Grammy Award-winning violinist Maxim
- [Happy Holidays from the UGA Office of Research](https://research.uga.edu/news/happy-holidays-from-the-uga-office-of-research/) - From our Office of Research family to yours, here’s wishing everyone in Bulldog Nation and beyond a happy and healthy holiday season.
- [CAES food scientist named inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS](https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/casimir-akoh/index.html#new_tab) - Casimir Akoh With over 30 years of research at UGA, renowned CAES food scientist is named inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Akoh studies a vial in this 1993 lab photo Akoh, who studies lipids, examines a vial in his UGA laboratory in
- [Improving health in rural areas takes community](https://news.uga.edu/improving-health-in-rural-areas-takes-community/#new_tab) - Involving local leaders, churches integral in addressing chronic health problems With Type 2 diabetes on the rise, prevention measures are critical. But it’s often hard for people living in rural areas to access health care and lifestyle resources that can improve their health. Involving local leaders and churches could make all the difference in these communities,
- [Feeling GROVI: Research at the intersection of design, art and mathematics](https://art.uga.edu/news/feeling-grovi-research-intersection-design-art-and-mathematics#new_tab) - Mathematicians and visual artists seem like ready partners — both playfully think about space and symmetry. But how do they bring this shared vision into focus? Two University of Georgia faculty members found a way through a free yet elegant exploration of design, transforming multi-dimensional twists and knots into compelling objects and works of art.
- [UGA dedicates Ralston Center for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities](https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/uga-dedicates-ralston-center-for-behavioral-health-and-developmental-disabilities#new_tab) - On the day he announced sweeping reforms to the failed healthcare delivery system for Georgians with mental health challenges, the late state representative David Ralston simply said, “Hope won.” The bill Ralston championed in 2022 addressed systemic barriers to the quality and delivery of behavioral health services and required insurance companies to cover mental health
- [UGA plant biologist leads new advances in biotech](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/uga-plant-biologist-leads-new-advances-biotech#new_tab) - Alan Flurry The evolutionary lineage leading to Amborella diverged from all other flowering plant lineages approximately 150 million years ago. In 2013, an international research team co-led by UGA Plant Biology faculty member Jim Leebens-Mack and collaborators announced the newly sequenced genome of the Amborella trichopoda plant became the foundation for comparative analyses of genes tracing back to the
- [Long COVID-19 is costing Americans money](https://news.uga.edu/long-covid-costs/#new_tab) - Lower income groups more likely to experience food insecurity, inability to pay bills due to condition The COVID-19 pandemic panic that characterized the early 2020s may be gone. But the SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuing to wreak havoc on some Americans’ finances, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found that long COVID-19 is
- [Nothing lasts forever: Huang finds solutions to break down ‘forever chemicals’](https://research.uga.edu/news/nothing-lasts-forever-huang-finds-solutions-to-break-down-forever-chemicals/) - University of Georgia Professor Qingguo “Jack” Huang always wanted to do one thing: solve problems. Growing up in a small city in central China, Huang’s favorite subject in elementary school was math, granting him the opportunity to work on many problems. In high school, his passion transitioned to science, where he learned he could feed
- [Pharmacy, Vet Med assistant professor awarded $2.2M NIH grant to study cryptococcus](https://news.uga.edu/pharmacy-vet-med-professor-awarded-nih-grant/) - Researchers to focus on drug resistance, heat tolerance in one of the top fungal threats to human health Fungal pathogen expert Blake Billmyre recently was awarded a $2.2 million New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health. An assistant professor in the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and College of Veterinary Medicine, Billmyre will use the grant to
- [Fowl play: Why the hunt for Thanksgiving’s favorite bird could get tougher](https://news.uga.edu/turkeys-getting-harder-to-hunt/) - UGA study says hunting patterns could influence future turkey harvest The turkey may be the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving dinner table now, but harvesting the iconic holiday bird could become harder in the holidays to come. If hunters continue to follow their current strategies and prey continue their same routine, turkeys may become tougher to harvest
- [Planting seeds for Georgia’s cider industry](https://research.uga.edu/news/planting-seeds-for-georgias-cider-industry/) - The apples growing in the University of Georgia’s Heritage Apple Orchard have long histories in Southern kitchens. Some of the 139 varieties sat on tables as sweet dessert apples, while others were staple ingredients for everything from savory main courses to the all-American apple pie. Some also found their way into bottles. The common apple,
- [North Georgia hub fueling agricultural research at UGA](https://research.uga.edu/news/north-georgia-hub-fueling-agricultural-research-at-uga/) - Research in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) runs the gamut—from plants, animals and dairy science, and crop and soil sciences to entomology, food science and technology, and more. It’s an expansive agenda, too broad to be housed on the university’s 760-acre main campus. For that, CAES turns to its
- [Vellidis named director of Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture](https://research.uga.edu/news/vellidis-named-director-of-institute-for-integrative-precision-agriculture/) - College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Professor George Vellidis has been named director of the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA). His term began on Nov. 1, and he will serve as the unit’s first permanent director. “Dr. Vellidis has been a vital member of our UGA faculty for years and played a key role
- [New research connects peach reach to indigenous communities](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/new-research-connects-peach-reach-indigenous-communities#new_tab) - Long before there was a Peach State, indigenous communities saw the promise of peaches – originally introduced to North America by Spanish explorers. A new study published in Nature Communications shows that Indigenous political and social networks and land use practices played key roles in the peach’s adoption and dispersal across the continent: The researchers analyzed historical documents that
- [FACS researchers help lead groundbreaking bioplastics project](https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/facs-researchers-help-lead-groundbreaking-sustainable-bioplastics-project#new_tab) - A University of Georgia and University of Liverpool (UGA-UoL) collaborative faculty team has secured funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and UKRI Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for a project aimed at developing sustainable bioplastics. This achievement is a result of a collaborative effort with the University of Liverpool, showcasing the potential
- [Center for Family Research enters its 5th decade](https://research.uga.edu/news/center-for-family-research-enters-its-5th-decade/) - Forty years ago, Abraham Tesser, the newly appointed director of the University of Georgia’s Institute for Behavioral Research (now the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research), had an opportunity to influence the future of behavioral research at the university. Among other things, he recognized that there were scholars in different departments who were doing related work but
- [Science on the southern seas: A journal](https://research.uga.edu/news/science-on-the-southern-seas-a-journal/) - Editor’s note: From February to May 2023, Associate Professor Holly Bik led a group of researchers from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Department of Marine Sciences on a frigid voyage to Antarctica aboard the R/V Nathanial B. Palmer for 48 days, traversing a location no U.S. research vessel had gone in 22 years. They were searching the
- [Kyndra Higgins, Fall 2024 3MT® Winner](https://grad.uga.edu/kyndra-higgins-fall-2024-3mt-winner/) - On November 14, 2024, Kyndra Higgins, a doctoral candidate in the College of Engineering, was awarded the Grand Prize in the Fall 2024 UGA Three Minute Thesis Competition. 3MT® is a highly engaging international research competition which requires participants to explain their thesis or dissertation topic and its significance in three minutes or less using only a single, static
- [The metaverse lets audiences watch sports in a new way](https://news.uga.edu/metaverse-changing-sporting-events/) - Interacting with others, unique virtual experiences valued in shared digital spaces Virtual reality and the metaverse are setting the stage for new ways to watch sporting events. A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that users value the unique virtual interactions with others offered by digital events. The metaverse refers to digital shared spaces that operate
- [What’s the big deal about big data?](https://www.terry.uga.edu/whats-the-big-deal-about-big-data/) - Big data keeps getting bigger. With an estimated value of about $300 billion — and projected to flirt with the trillion-dollar mark within a decade — the data analytics market is one of the fastest-growing worldwide. From Instagram’s algorithm to Amazon’s pricing strategy to a hospital system’s patient records, information storage and analysis enhanced by
- [The women and stress behind rural farming in America](https://news.uga.edu/women-stress-rural-farming/) - Study highlights unique challenges of farming while raising a family, managing household If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t give too much thought to where your food comes from. And you likely pay even less attention to the people who supply it. Anna Scheyett But recent research from the University of Georgia suggests the unique stresses
- [UGA approved to grant Doctor of Medicine degree](https://news.uga.edu/uga-approved-to-grant-doctor-of-medicine-degree/) - The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia gave its final approval With its vote on Nov. 12, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the University of Georgia to grant a Doctor of Medicine degree from its School of Medicine. The vote came to the Board of Regents after
- [Students get their Spotlight on the Arts](https://news.uga.edu/students-get-their-spotlight-on-the-arts/) - Student performers and artists filled the outdoor stage at Tate Plaza for the Spotlight on the Arts Student Spotlight. For the first time this year, the annual showcase featured art for sale by UGA students in addition to performances.
- [Precision One Health Symposium highlights successes](https://news.uga.edu/precision-one-health-symposium-highlights-successes/) - The initiative demonstrates the possibilities for interdisciplinary research effort Researchers from various colleges and schools across the University of Georgia gathered for the inaugural Precision One Health Symposium to hear updates on collaborative research performed under the umbrella of the POH Initiative. Held Nov. 7 at the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, the symposium
- [UGA Grand Farm wins stage two of 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund competition](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10529/grand-farm-sba-grant.html) - Startups in the agricultural technology sector face significant barriers on the path to establishment, including access to training and capital. These barriers are heightened for underrepresented entrepreneurs seeking to start new companies. The University of Georgia Grand Farm, part of a historic partnership between UGA and Fargo, North Dakota-based Grand Farm, aims to change that — in part
- [Cohen adds flow cytometry imaging to Skidaway lab](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2024/11/13/cohen-lab-installs-new-advanced-flow-cytometer-with-imaging-capabilities/) - The University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography has received and installed a new, advanced flow cytometer with imaging capabilities in the lab of faculty member Natalie Cohen. The machine is currently being used by doctoral student Claire Zwiers Cook to analyze plankton samples from as far away as the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The new tool,
- [New mixed reality game may help kids be more active](https://news.uga.edu/vr-may-help-kids-be-more-active/) - New game blends real and virtual worlds, helping kids set and follow fitness goals Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Children participating in the study saw a significant increase in physical activity. Most kids don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity they
- [Songbird research could help protect threatened maritime grasslands](https://gacoastuga.shorthandstories.com/good-will-bunting/index.html) - Diane Klement knew exactly who she had in her mist net before she even reached it. The familiar flash of red, blue and green feathers gave him away—it was Macho Man, a painted bunting she had encountered many times before. For the past two years, Klement, a graduate student at the University of Georgia, has
- [The Wild Turkey Doc: Chamberlain translates innovative research to impactful conservation](https://research.uga.edu/news/the-wild-turkey-doc-chamberlain-translates-innovative-research-to-impactful-conservation/) - Mike Chamberlain grew up hunting turkey in Virginia. Wandering the woods, he was accustomed to hearing their distinct gobble. As years passed, though, he heard fewer birds cry out. At the time, he wasn’t certain why. But when the opportunity came to study wild turkeys for his doctoral research, those days in the Virginia woods moved
- [UGA's Dorsey selected to receive Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/ugas-dorsey-selected-receive-simons-foundation-pivot-fellowship) - University of Georgia faculty member Alan T. Dorsey is one of eight 2024 Simons Foundation Pivot Fellows. The program supports researchers who have a strong track record of success and achievement in their current field, as well as a deep interest, curiosity and drive to make contributions to a new discipline. Professor of physics in the UGA
- [Georgia Power, UGA share mission to make Georgia better](https://research.uga.edu/news/georgia-power-uga-share-mission-to-make-georgia-better/) - Georgia Power is an ideal partner to the University of Georgia because the company is on the ground with Georgia communities every day. From its work with the Archway Partnership to research collaborations with UGA faculty, Georgia Power’s impact is felt across campus. “Georgia Power and Southern Company are always there asking what they can
- [People engaging in self-harm find support on Reddit. But is that community helping them?](https://news.uga.edu/people-engaging-in-self-harm-find-support-on-reddit/) - Social posts suggest Redditors view self-injury as a problem but find the behavior addictive A new study from the University of Georgia suggests people posting in Reddit’s r/selfharm community are likely seeking support for negative emotions. While sharing traumatic events online can be cathartic, the researchers caution that subreddits can’t provide the same type of mental health help
- [How do free-range chickens influence farm sustainability?](https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/scratching-the-surface/index.html) - Researchers in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are using molecular genetics to determine how pastured and free-range chickens influence the ecosystem on farms where crops and livestock are raised together. Supported by a $749,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, entomology doctoral student Sofia Varriano and
- [UGA researchers unveil the development of a novel quantum computing algorithm](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/uga-researchers-unveil-development-novel-quantum-computing-algorithm) - A new quantum algorithm developed by University of Georgia statisticians addresses one of the most complex challenges in single-cell analysis, signaling significant impact in both the fields of computational biology and quantum computing. While traditional approaches struggle to handle the immense amount of data generated from measuring both RNA and protein expression in individual cells, the
- [New generation of plankton imaging systems offer flexibility](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2024/11/05/new-generation-of-plankton-imaging-systems-offer-flexibility/) - A team of researchers led by University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) scientist Adam Greer is using a new generation of modular shadowgraph imaging systems to study plankton, allowing for more versatile and affordable approaches to researching the small, mysterious organisms in a wider range of freshwater and marine environments. In a new paper, recently published
- [High levels of omega-3, omega-6 may protect against cancer](https://news.uga.edu/fish-oil-protects-against-cancer/) - Fish oil supplements could help guard against overall risk of developing cancer In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers. The study relied on data from more than 250,000 people
- [Nathan Chasen sees the art behind parasites](https://research.uga.edu/news/nathan-chasen-sees-the-art-behind-parasites/) - Nathan Chasen doesn’t just see parasites within the infectious diseases he studies. He sees art. Blending his scientific background with some industrial-grade artistic chops, Chasen creates metal cast sculptures of the parasites he studies for the mentors who have guided him throughout his academic career. “I’ve had some great mentors who have really gone to
- [Teiger Foundation awards $75K for 'Beverly's Athens' curatorial project](https://art.uga.edu/news/teiger-foundation-awards-75000-beverlys-athens-curatorial-project-supported-athenaeum-and-uga) - August 27, 2024 — The Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia is thrilled to announce that curators Mo Costello and Katz Tepper have received the 2024 Single Project Grant from Teiger Foundation—a private foundation devoted exclusively to supporting contemporary art curators. Teiger Foundation has awarded Costello and Tepper $75,000 to support the
- [Skidaway lab installs state-of-the-art isotope ratio mass spectrometry system](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2024/10/31/skio-lab-installs-state-of-the-art-isotope-ratio-mass-spectrometry-system/) - The UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography’s (SkIO) Skidaway Island Stable Isotope Laboratory has received and installed a new, advanced isotope ratio mass spectrometry system, enabling scientists to analyze stable isotopic composition in both solids and complex mixtures of compounds, such as amino acids or DNA. The system is also ideal for training both undergraduate and
- [SREL scientists use peanut shells, rice husks to clean up toxic mercury](https://srel.uga.edu/turning-trash-into-treasure-how-scientists-are-using-peanut-shells-and-rice-husks-to-clean-up-toxic-mercury-in-our-environment/) - In the wake of Hurricane Helene and the recent flooding across the Southeast, it is crucial to understand the environmental impact of such events. Flooding historically causes sediment disruption which spreads harmful contaminants like mercury. These events can allow for toxic levels of mercury to enter the food web, posing serious risks to wildlife and
- [Between the hedges and between the genomes](https://news.uga.edu/between-the-hedges-and-between-the-genomes/) - UGA course maps out genetic lineage of iconic Sanford Stadium hedges The iconic stretch of greenery that spans across Sanford Stadium just got a major ancestry test. And after a careful whole genome analysis—forged by a love for the hedges and UGA history—a Franklin College of Arts and Sciences faculty member and his students found that the
- [Rodrigues named dean of the UGA School of Law](https://news.uga.edu/rodrigues-named-dean-of-the-uga-school-of-law/) - Usha R. Rodrigues, associate dean for faculty development, M.E. Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law and University Professor, has been named the next dean of the University of Georgia School of Law. She will begin her new role on Jan. 1, 2025, when Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge steps down as dean after 10 years
- [UGA researcher links broken corn chromosomes to cancer](https://news.uga.edu/corn-chromosomes-and-cancer/) - Kelly Dawe receives $1.8M NIH grant to answer fundamental questions on genetic sources of cancer University of Georgia plant biologist Kelly Dawe is connecting genetic mutations in corn to an identical, toxic process in cancers. The process, called the breakage-fusion-bridge cycle, causes dramatic changes in chromosome number and structure, which in turn lead cancer-related genes to metastasize.
- [UGA dedicates first phase of Science and Ag Hill modernization](https://news.uga.edu/uga-dedicates-first-phase-of-science-and-ag-hill-modernization/) - The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 30 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of renovations to modernize research and instruction facilities and infrastructure on UGA’s Science and Ag Hill. This area of campus, located just south of Sanford Stadium, includes buildings dedicated to a variety of scientific disciplines such as
- [UGA again ranks No. 1 in new research-based products](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-again-ranks-no-1-in-new-research-based-products/) - UGA industry partners and startups released a record 66 new products The University of Georgia once again ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of commercial products to market based on its research, according to an annual survey conducted by AUTM. For nine straight years, UGA has placed in the top two and has never appeared
- [Nearly 6% of pregnant women report marijuana use](https://news.uga.edu/pregnant-women-report-marijuana-use/) - Study highlights need for education around effects, risks of marijuana use A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks. The study highlights the importance of education surrounding marijuana
- [Shepherd receives National Academies award for science communications](https://news.uga.edu/shepherd-receives-award-for-science-communications/) - Renowned scientist has built a career on communicating weather and climate science to the general public J. Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Geography in the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, was the top prize winner in the National Academies’ Research Scientist: Later Career category of
- [Thermal imaging may help fruits, veggies stay fresher longer](https://news.uga.edu/thermal-imaging-improves-produce/) - Technology helps monitor temperature fluctuations, could help reduce food waste, improve quality Before your favorite produce arrives at the grocery store, it must be carefully harvested and maintained across long stretches of time. A recent University of Georgia review suggests new temperature measuring technologies could make that process much simpler, amid growing agricultural challenges fueled
- [Georgia Bio awards recognize UGA inventor, corporate partners](https://research.uga.edu/news/georgia-bio-awards-recognize-uga-inventor-and-corporate-partners/) - University of Georgia Professor Qingguo “Jack” Huang, Delta Innovation Hub resident company Dalan Animal Health, and Athens manufacturer Meissner Corporation were recognized for their achievements in the life science industry at Georgia Bio’s Georgia Life Sciences Summit, held Oct. 21-22 in Atlanta. Presented by Georgia Bio, the state’s life science trade association, the Golden Helix
- [Innovation Gateway partners with Center for Black Entrepreneurship on new SBA grant](https://research.uga.edu/news/innovation-gateway-partners-with-center-for-black-entrepreneurship-on-new-sba-grant/) - Innovation Gateway will continue supporting startups and technology-based small businesses affiliated with the University of Georgia—thanks, in part, to the renewal of the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Grant. In partnership with the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE), Innovation Gateway is one of 49 grant recipients in 2024, receiving $200,000 to support proposals for Small
- [Machine learning may lead to better flu vaccines](https://ecology.uga.edu/machine-learning-may-lead-to-better-flu-vaccines/) - A team led by scientists at UGA’s Odum School of Ecology has developed an algorithm that can accurately predict how a seasonal flu virus is expected to evolve. Such information may allow seasonal flu vaccines to be updated more quickly, leading to reduced infections and deaths. Published in the journal Proceedings B, the research describes a
- [The Investigator: Jenkins puts her mind to use for health equity](https://cfr.uga.edu/for-researchers/scholar-spotlights/august-jenkins-spotlight/) - August Jenkins was an avid fan of the CSI (Crime Scene Investigator) television series throughout her youth. Fascinated by the science behind discovering and analyzing clues to finding criminals, she started imagining it as a career. During high school in metro Detroit where she grew up, AJ, as she is known, joined a forensics club
- [Thompson works to build sustainable food systems](https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/jennifer-jo-thompson/) - What can you tell us about your journey to work in academia? I grew up in Detroit. I did not grow up in an agricultural area, but I did have a family that always gardened, cooked and ate fresh and seasonal food. Generations of people on both sides of my family have had big gardens
- [UGA uses AI, robotics to improve Georgia’s Vidalia sweet onion crop](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10512/vidalia-ai.html) - The Vidalia onion. Beloved across the country — so much so that it garnered a $200 million farm gate value in 2022 — but only grown in 20 counties surrounding the town of Vidalia in southeast Georgia, where special soil properties produce a sweet onion that is even sweeter. The conditions that make this region
- [New report estimates economic impact of UGA’s School of Medicine](https://news.uga.edu/new-report-estimates-economic-impact-of-ugas-school-of-medicine/) - School promises to be a boon to Georgia and the surrounding region The University of Georgia’s School of Medicine will generate between $1.8 billion and $2.3 billion in cumulative economic impact on the state of Georgia by 2040, according to an analysis conducted by the nationally recognized consulting firm Tripp Umbach. The report emphasizes improvements
- [New study details open-source vision-language model for biomedical applications](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/new-study-details-open-source-vision-language-model-biomedical-applications) - The potential of applications using Artificial Intelligence is quickly venturing into the medical field, with implications for patients and practitioners. A new study published in Nature Medicine presents an open-source multimodal vision-language foundation model, BiomedGPT, for various biomedical applications. AI techniques have also demonstrated potential in solving a wide range of biomedical tasks, including radiology
- [Blaney Awarded NSF CAREER and ECR Awards to Examine Transfer Trajectories in Computer Science](https://ihe.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/blaney-awarded-nsf-career-and-ecr-awards-examine-transfer-trajectories-computer) - Dr. Jennifer M. Blaney, a newly appointed Associate Professor of Higher Education, will serve as principal investigator on two new NSF Awards – the CAREER Award valued at more than $625,000 and the EDU Core Research (ECR) Award, valued at almost $1.5 million. The NSF CAREER Award is a competitive funding opportunity awarded to faculty
- [Moving Up](https://www.terry.uga.edu/moving-up/) - Student-founded Dawgtown Moving clinches UGA Entrepreneurship Idea Accelerator prize Dawgtown Moving, a student-owned moving company with over 20 employees, took home $2,500 at the UGA Entrepreneurship Program’s Idea Accelerator pitch contest. The company, founded by criminal justice major Clay Proper and finance student Josh Sussman, launched in January 2023. Dawgtown Moving wowed the Idea Accelerator
- [When good founders go bad](https://www.terry.uga.edu/when-founders-go-bad/) - From Steve Jobs and Apple to Jeff Bezos and Amazon, some brands are inextricably connected to their founders. But what happens to a company’s reputation when its founder is shown to be a scoundrel? University of Georgia consumer psychology researcher Julio Sevilla wanted to know what happens when “main character” CEOs and founders are booted
- [President's Annual Report outlines UGA's impact](https://par.uga.edu/ar/2024/) - Empowering Future Leaders and Innovators UGA Students are achieving tremendous success across the board. From setting new academic records to conducting advanced research, our students are unleashing their potential and preparing to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Achieving Excellence Elevating Learning Supporting Student Well-Being Improving Lives in Georgia and beyond We are agents
- [How you interact with your kid could shape how they play with their peers](https://news.uga.edu/playtime-between-caregivers-and-kids-teaches-toddlers-social-skills/) - Playtime between caregivers and kids teaches toddlers important social skills The way parents and their children play together may be the framework for how kids will treat other children, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. Figuring out how to approach new social situations is key for toddlers, and research suggests that
- [Spotlight on the Arts festival celebrates the arts at UGA](https://news.uga.edu/spotlight-on-the-arts-festival-celebrates-the-arts-at-uga/) - This November, the visual, literary and performing arts take center stage at the University of Georgia with more than 50 events and exhibitions during the 13th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival. Highlights of the monthlong festival include the fourth annual Dodd Market, a concert by Grammy Award-winning violin soloist Maxim Vengerov, a UGA Theatre
- [Taste of history: UGA Heritage Apple Orchard now bearing fruit](https://research.uga.edu/news/taste-of-history-uga-heritage-apple-orchard-now-bearing-fruit/) - On a fine day at the University of Georgia Heritage Apple Orchard, you can see the fringing peaks of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest rising around like a hedgerow, guarding against whatever forces might encroach. When Stephen Mihm looks over the tops of the 275-odd dwarf apple trees that constitute the orchard, he sees more than
- [Virtual reality game used to help students in science classes](https://news.uga.edu/virtual-reality-game-used-to-help-students-in-science-classes/) - Methods of communication beyond speech, writing could be essential for multilingual students Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. In the United States, English is the main language used in classrooms.
- [The monarch butterfly may not be endangered, but its migration is](https://news.uga.edu/monarch-butterfly-may-not-be-endangered-but-its-migration-is/) - Breeding population of monarchs is stable, but they’re dying off on their way to Mexico With vigorous debate surrounding the health of the monarch butterfly, new research from the University of Georgia may have answered the biggest question plaguing butterfly researchers. Why are the wintering populations declining while breeding populations are stable? Published by the
- [UGA, ACCGov pilot study diverts 19 tons of organic materials to composting](https://newmaterials.uga.edu/uga-accgov-pilot-study-diverts-19-tons-of-organic-materials-to-composting/) - A pilot program co-managed by researchers from the UGA New Materials Institute to study curbside collection of food scrap and other organic waste in Athens-Clarke County resulted in more than 19 tons of collected material in three months, along with the community’s desire for more. The study, co-managed by researchers from the University of Georgia
- [Study reveals how eel ear bones provide insights into trace metal sources on the continental shelf](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2024/10/15/study-reveals-how-eel-ear-bones-provide-insights-into-trace-metal-sources-on-the-continental-shelf/#more-14489) - Scientists from the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) have discovered that the ear bones of moray eels provide important clues about the sources of trace metals on the outer continental shelf. By studying the trace metals found in these non-migratory fish, scientists can better predict areas of significant ocean activity, such as
- [Nuss elected to Mastership in American College of Physicians](https://news.uga.edu/nuss-elected-to-mastership-in-american-college-of-physicians/) - It honors her contributions to the science and art of medicine Dr. Shelley Nuss, campus dean of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership and founding dean of the UGA School of Medicine, has been elected to Mastership status in the American College of Physicians. To be elected to Mastership, nominees must have Fellowship status
- [Researchers separate plant growth and disease resistance](https://research.uga.edu/news/researchers-separate-plant-growth-and-disease-resistance/) - Breakthrough technology may lead to higher crop yields and more resilient plants Researchers at the University of Georgia have identified a promising approach to addressing a longstanding challenge for plant geneticists: balancing disease resistance and growth in plants. The breakthrough could help protect plants from disease in the future while also promoting higher biomass yields to
- [UGA celebrates National Manufacturing Day with Georgia AIM](https://engineering.uga.edu/uga-celebrates-national-manufacturing-day-with-georgia-aim/)
- [Building a Noah’s Ark for Southern apples](https://research.uga.edu/news/building-a-noahs-ark-for-southern-apples/) - The University of Georgia’s Heritage Apple Orchard, located at the Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center (GMREC) in Blairsville, was created in 2021 to restore and preserve rare and heirloom apple varieties that were once part of a thriving North Georgia apple industry. The orchard not only serves as a research hub but also as
- [UGA partners with FDA to test U.S. dairy supplies for avian influenza](https://news.uga.edu/uga-partners-with-fda-to-test-dairy-supplies-for-avian-influenza/) - Pasteurization appears to kill the virus present in milk, but raw products may pose an infection risk The University of Georgia is partnering with the Food and Drug Administration to test U.S. dairy supplies for avian influenza. UGA is one of five institutions nationwide helping to ensure the safety of dairy products during the Highly Pathogenic
- [Lilong Chai’s research looks to a cage-free future for poultry farming](https://research.uga.edu/news/lilong-chais-research-looks-to-a-cage-free-future-for-poultry-farming/) - Cage free. The term seems self-explanatory enough. Step inside a cage-free poultry house, and the reality is not far detached from the perception. A soft bed of wood shavings or sand litters the ground. Step carefully, as it’s likely you’ll find an egg or two scattered randomly underfoot. And there are chickens everywhere, freely roaming
- [$10 million grant to fund national GenAI center at UGA](https://news.uga.edu/10-million-grant-to-fund-national-genai-center-at-uga/) - The project will support GenAI in middle school science classrooms The University of Georgia received a five-year, $10 million grant from the Institute of Education Sciences to establish a research and development center that will provide national leadership on best practices for using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in schools, strengthening competence in GenAI in middle school science
- [‘People, Parasites and Plagues’ podcast kicks off new season](https://research.uga.edu/news/people-parasites-and-plagues-podcast-kicks-off-new-season/) - Join University of Georgia’s infectious disease experts David Peterson and Kim Klonowski every other Friday on the “People, Parasites and Plagues” podcast as they dive into the captivating world of pathogens and the journey of scientific discovery. “People, Parasites and Plagues” began airing in 2021 with a focus on infectious disease research at the University
- [Great Commitments: William Kisaalita](https://research.uga.edu/news/great-commitments-william-kisaalita/) - Without electricity, there’s no way to keep milk cool in rural Africa. Engineering professor William Kisaalita is changing that. Read full story
- [Use your own cells to fight disease](https://research.uga.edu/news/use-your-own-cells-to-fight-disease/) - Steven Stice, GRA Eminent Scholar of Regenerative Medicine at the University of Georgia, believes one solution to combat the cost of chronic disease is producing cell-based therapies—products designed to cure and promote self healing—in much larger quantities and more consistent quality. Learn more at the Regenerative Bioscience Center website.
- [Researchers discover gene needed to make pair of invasion organelles](https://research.uga.edu/news/researchers-discover-gene-needed-to-make-pair-of-invasion-organelles/) - Click the play button to hear an audio excerpt of Vasant Muralidharan discussing the cellular mechanics of malaria infection. [su_audio url=”https://research.uga.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/10/organelles.mp3″] The parasite that causes malaria was discovered more than 125 years ago, but much is still unknown about this complex, single-celled organism. Researchers in the University of Georgia’s Center for Tropical and Emerging Global
- [Getting the flu and then your shot may benefit immunity](https://news.uga.edu/getting-the-flu-and-then-your-shot-may-benefit-immunity/) - New animal study suggests natural immunity from infection may boost immune response In a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health, University of Georgia researchers found that natural immunity from previous flu infections has a significant impact on how well future influenza vaccinations work. That may mean if you’re one of the unlucky estimated 1
- [New hazard maps may predict rust disease in loblolly pine trees](https://news.uga.edu/new-hazard-maps-may-predict-spread-of-disease-in-loblolly-pine/) - Models focused on climate and genetics can help determine which areas are most vulnerable to fusiform rust New models developed by University of Georgia researchers may help guide the fight against rust disease, according to a new study. Fusiform rust is one of the costliest diseases in the timber industry and is especially damaging to the loblolly
- [RBC team receives $3.7M award to study new TBI treatment](https://research.uga.edu/news/rbc-team-receives-3-7m-award-to-study-new-tbi-treatment/) - Can the brain heal itself after a traumatic injury? Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) represent a promising treatment that could help the brain self-repair, and University of Georgia researchers have received a $3.7 million award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to study MSCs’ potential for treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). MSCs
- [Prominent physiologist named GRA Eminent Scholar in Molecular Medicine](https://news.uga.edu/prominent-physiologist-and-translational-scientist-named-gra-eminent-scholar/) - Yana Zavros will lead new UGA School of Medicine’s research enterprise, recruit additional faculty researchers Prominent gastric cancer researcher Yana Zavros was announced as the University of Georgia’s inaugural Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Molecular Medicine. She will be UGA’s 18th current GRA Eminent Scholar. The Georgia Research Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is
- [CAES combats invasive spotted lanternfly threatening U.S. farms and vineyards](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10487/spotted-lanternfly-control.html) - The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive insect pest that first arrived in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since spread to 16 additional states in the Eastern U.S., has state governments urging residents to be on the lookout and to use caution when moving firewood. The insect’s preference for feeding on the tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) —
- [New North Georgia weather radar fills coverage gap](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/new-north-georgia-weather-radar-fills-coverage-gap) - A new weather radar system – a collaboration among three Georgia institutions of higher education - comes online at a critical time in hurricane season to protect people and property across the metro region and beyond: Installed recently at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), an X-band weather radar purchased two years ago by the Georgia Institute of
- [Georgia vegetable production may expand as a result of climate change](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10479/expanding-vegetable-production.html) - Changing weather patterns are influencing cropping systems and where certain crops can be successfully grown. Researchers in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) recently published a study in the journal Sustainability examining the feasibility of expanding fresh vegetable production in Georgia as increased temperatures and more frequent and extreme droughts threaten producers in the
- [UGA, Delaware project studies where ocean meets air](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/where-ocean-meets-air) - A National Science Foundation collaborative project between researchers from the University of Delaware and the University of Georgia to better understand how nutrients, pollutants and organic matter are exchanged between the air and the sea recently conducted a research cruise in the North Atlantic Ocean. The cruise aboard UD’s Research Vessel Hugh R. Sharp to study
- [Rhodes named executive director of the UGA Innovation District](https://news.uga.edu/rhodes-named-executive-director-of-the-uga-innovation-district/) - New leader brings track record of leadership in innovation and commercialization The University of Georgia is accelerating its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship with the appointment of an executive director to lead its growing Innovation District. J. Chris Rhodes, director of industry partnerships and project-based learning in UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, will begin
- [UGA Classics still going strong after nearly 240 years](https://news.uga.edu/no-so-ancient-history/) - Et docere et rerum exquirere causas Translation: To teach and inquire about the nature of things.” When students make their way to the top of the Miller Learning Center, they may notice the Latin phrase above—the university’s motto—carved into the walls. Although Latin is considered an “ancient language,” more University of Georgia students can translate the
- [Skidaway receives NASA funding to study North Atlantic circulation](https://www.skio.uga.edu/2024/09/17/nick-foukal-receives-nasa-swot-funding-to-study-circulation-along-northwest-atlantic-shelf/) - University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) physical oceanographer Nick Foukal, along with two collaborators from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), have received $919,000 in funding from the NASA Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) program to study the ocean circulation of the Northwest Atlantic continental shelf using data collected by the NASA SWOT satellite. The region,
- [CyanoTRACKER partnering on algal blooms across the U.S.](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/cyanotracker-partnering-algal-blooms-across-us) - The CyanoTRACKER project, a collaboration between University of Georgia researchers, collects and integrates community reports, remote sensing data and digital image analytics to detect and differentiate between regular algal blooms and Cyanobacyerial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs). As the frequency and magnitude of CyanoHABs have grown, particularly in the summer months, CyanoTRACKER offers accurate, cost-effective, and targeted monitoring
- [People aren’t volunteering as much these days. What gives?](https://news.uga.edu/people-arent-volunteering-as-much/) - New study links U.S. decline in volunteering to economic conditions Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn’t played as big a role in many Americans’ lives. New research from the University of Georgia suggests the economy may be to blame. The researchers found that people
- [Linguistics at UGA: Studying accents and dialects across the United States](https://research.uga.edu/news/linguistics-at-uga-studying-accents-and-dialects-across-the-united-states/) - All accents have stories, and University of Georgia researchers are telling them. Linguists Margaret Renwick and Jon Forrest from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences turned heads in 2023 after publishing a study about Georgia’s fading Southern accent. The Southern drawl—extending and stretching out vowel sounds in words like taste (tuh-eest) or back (bahyuck)—is disappearing, and younger generations in Georgia are less
- [New funding for UGA faculty to address rural issues](https://news.uga.edu/new-funding-for-uga-faculty-to-address-rural-issues/) - The seed grants connect academic faculty and outreach faculty on major projects The Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty at UGA has announced the list of funded faculty seed grants to address issues in rural Georgia. The grants offer funding between $5,000 and $10,000 for faculty from across the University of Georgia to engage with rural
- [Drew Abney bridges parenting, teaching & psychology through research](https://research.uga.edu/news/drew-abney-bridges-parenting-teaching-psychology-through-research/) - There’s a common thread between parenting, teaching, statistics, and engineering for Drew Abney. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, he always dreamed of being a high school teacher— specifically, a wood shop and engineering design teacher. His mother, however, had a different future in mind for him. “My mom used to say I should be
- [Postpartum women filled more benzodiazepine prescriptions during pandemic](https://news.uga.edu/postpartum-women-filled-more-benzo-prescriptions-during-pandemic/) - Diagnoses of postpartum depression, anxiety and SSRI prescriptions didn’t increase during COVID-19 New research from the University of Georgia suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may have had an unexpected side effect for postpartum women: more benzodiazepine prescriptions. The new study found that the pandemic didn’t lead to increases in postpartum depression or anxiety diagnoses. But it did prompt a
- [Charting new waters: How a new public access database seeks to enhance fisheries management](https://warnell.uga.edu/news/stories/fisheries/2024/charting-new-water-with-fishage-database) - A research team at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is transforming fisheries management with the launch of FishAge, the world’s first publicly available reference database of known-age fish structures. Led by Dr. Marty Hamel, the project addresses a critical challenge in fisheries science: accurately determining fish age. The FishAge
- [University of Georgia signs first Intergovernmental Support Agreement to engineer a more resilient U.S. Navy](https://iris.uga.edu/2024/09/10/university-of-georgia-signs-first-intergovernmental-support-agreement-to-engineer-a-more-resilient-u-s-navy/) - ATHENS, GA – Through the first ever Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between an academic institution and Navy Region Southeast, the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) will work to help the United States Navy ensure the security of our national assets, infrastructure, and missions. With increasing threats due to climate change,
- [Scott Jackson returns to UGA as GRA Eminent Scholar](https://research.uga.edu/news/scott-jackson-returns-to-uga-as-gra-eminent-scholar/) - Renowned plant genetics researcher Scott Jackson has returned to the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) as the inaugural Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Synthetic Biology. GRA Eminent Scholars are internationally renowned scientists recruited to Georgia’s leading research universities in collaboration with the Georgia Research Alliance. GRA Eminent Scholars are distinguished by the significance
- [CAES economist recognized as emerging leader for work supporting farmers](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10478/emerging-leader-award.html) - For Yangxuan Liu, her career as an associate professor of agricultural and applied economics feels like equal parts coincidence and fate. “I was initially involved in agriculture because of my family farm in China. During breaks from school as a child, I would go visit my grandparents and work in their fields where they grow corn,
- [Richard T. Griffiths establishes support fund for Student Innovation in Journalism](https://grady.uga.edu/news/richard-t-griffiths-establishes-support-fund-for-student-innovation-in-journalism/) - Richard T. Griffiths, formerly a news executive with CNN, has established a support fund for Grady College journalism students engaged in innovation projects. Students receiving the support will be known as Griffiths Innovators and will participate in a variety of projects through the Journalism Innovation Lab, which is part of the college’s Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation,
- [Meet the new leader of UGA’s Center for Research and Education at Wormsloe](https://www.libs.uga.edu/news/meet-new-leader-ugas-center-research-and-education-wormsloe#new_tab) - The University of Georgia Libraries welcomes archaeologist and researcher Mary Socci as executive director of the Center for Research and Education at Wormsloe (CREW), an interdisciplinary research site on the Georgia coast. In her position, Socci will facilitate research, education and public outreach at one of Georgia’s most ecologically and historically significant sites. CREW, a unit of the UGA Libraries,
- [Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine headed to clinical trials](https://research.uga.edu/news/intranasal-covid-19-vaccine-headed-to-clinical-trials/) - University of Georgia-based startup CyanVac LLC received federal funding to support a comparative Phase 2b clinical trial of CVXGA, the company’s intranasal vaccine candidate designed to protect against COVID-19. As part of the award from Project NextGen, a federal initiative based in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), CyanVac will sponsor a randomized,
- [UGA installs one of country’s most powerful NMR spectrometers](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-installs-one-of-countrys-most-powerful-nmr-spectrometers/) - The University of Georgia Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (CCRC) is now home to a new, multimillion-dollar 1.1 gigahertz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, giving UGA one of the most powerful such instruments in the world. The approximately 10-ton machine was installed at CCRC on June 25 with the help of a large construction crane. Counterweighted
- [CAES experts study oil production to boost Georgia’s peanut power](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10470/peanut-oil.html) - A new study by experts in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is seeking to increase the value of Georgia’s peanut crops for new markets while reducing losses caused by aflatoxin, a consistent threat to the No. 1 peanut-producing state in the United States. The four-year, $490,000 grant will take a systems-based approach
- [Keep on the grass](https://discover.caes.uga.edu/keep-on-the-grass/index.html) - When the University of Georgia Bulldogs step between the hedges at Sanford Stadium, the grass on Dooley Field needs to look perfect. More importantly, though, it needs to help safeguard the health of athletes who compete on it. Gerald Henry plays a big role in the latter. The UGA Athletic Association’s endowed professor in environmental turfgrass leads a
- [New research challenges long-standing paradigm on planet formation](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/new-research-challenges-long-standing-paradigm-planet-formation) - Two theories of planet formation have long-dominated astronomy - the first theory, “core accretion,” posits that planets grow slowly from particles of dust ultimately forming pebbles, then boulders, which coalesce to form planets over tens of millions of years. The second theory – “gravitational instability,” in which planets form quickly from direct collapse of gas
- [New findings give insight into diversity, adaptability of North Atlantic microeukaryotes](https://research.uga.edu/news/new-findings-give-insight-into-the-diversity-and-adaptability-of-microeukaryotes-in-the-north-atlantic/) - New research led by University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) scientist Natalie Cohen shows how microeukaryote communities in the western North Atlantic Ocean change with depth, from phytoplankton in the surface to fungi in the deep sea, offering new insights into the crucial, yet obscure microorganisms. There are billions of microeukaryotes living in
- [A new public health enemy #1](https://news.uga.edu/a-new-public-health-enemy-1/) - As antimicrobial resistance grows, the world faces a deadly adversary few predicted: fungus. The battle against pathogenic fungi is raging, and UGA researchers are on the frontlines. The Last of Us Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, and Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, are two of the few humans fighting for survival against a fungal plague
- [Dance and music move in concert for joint faculty member’s research](https://news.uga.edu/dance-and-music-move-in-concert-for-joint-faculty-members-research/) - Entering her sixth year at the University of Georgia as associate professor of music and women’s studies in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Rumya Putcha has a lot to be excited about. From new opportunities in writing and research to the continued success of her first book, opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration between her shared roles in
- [How cheerful is that water bottle?](https://news.uga.edu/how-cheerful-is-that-water-bottle/) - New research connects happy keywords to happier shoppers and may help marketers make better use of online ads New research from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business shows consumers use “happier” words to search for products when they are in a good mood. Researchers have connected those positive search terms with an increased likelihood of clicking
- [Office of Research welcomes new faculty, graduate students at orientation events](https://research.uga.edu/news/office-of-research-welcomes-new-faculty-graduate-students-at-orientation-events/) - The University of Georgia kicked off the 2024-25 academic year with new faculty and graduate student orientations in August. At the beginning of the month, UGA welcomed more than 200 new faculty members and over 700 new graduate students at the two events, which featured various units from across campus. The two-day New Faculty Orientation
- [UGA receives $18M NSF award to democratize glycoscience](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-receives-18m-nsf-award-to-democratize-glycoscience/) - The University of Georgia Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (CCRC) is one of the world’s leading research organizations in its field. Over its nearly 40-year history, CCRC faculty have garnered many millions of dollars in research funding, not to mention a catalogue of scholarly publications and prestigious awards. At the same time, despite its sterling scientific
- [UGA researchers develop ‘instant’ version of trendy golden milk latte](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10466/instant-golden-milk.html) - Nestled among cappuccinos and traditional espresso lattes, a unique, golden-hued beverage has grown increasingly popular on cafe menus over the past several years. Recently advertised as a caffeine-free, healthy coffee alternative, “golden” turmeric milk is a fancified version of haldi doodh — a traditional Indian beverage often used as an at-home cold remedy. Now researchers
- [Work like a dog: Anna Santos bridging gap for police canine care](https://research.uga.edu/news/work-like-a-dog-anna-santos-bridging-gap-for-police-canine-care/) - The first time Anna Santos climbed astride a horse her feet couldn’t even reach the stirrups. Like a miniature package of cargo, she rode upon the animal’s broad back, balancing as best a small child could. “I was teeny tiny,” Santos remembered, thinking back to her childhood when she grew up on her family farm.
- [Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% over a decade](https://news.uga.edu/type-2-diabetes-increased-by-almost-20/) - Age, race, income level, obesity all factor in risk of diabetes diagnosis Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% between 2012 and 2022, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found an increase in diabetes among all sociodemographic groups. But non-Hispanic Black people were particularly hard hit by the disease,
- [Queen Bee: Berry turns a sweet hobby into research & impact](https://research.uga.edu/news/queen-bee-berry-turns-a-sweet-hobby-into-research-impact/) - Jennifer Berry has always been interested in insects. As a child, she would spend time in the woods behind her house, fascinated by the multi-legged life that lived among the trees. In summers, Berry visited her grandparents’ Missouri farm, where her grandfather would take her to a buzzing tree to collect bits of honeycomb. After
- [Studying mystery irises at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens](https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/experts-study-mystery-irises-at-coastal-georgia-botanical-gardens/index.html#new_tab) - The Rivers of Iris exhibit at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (CGBG) is flourishing, but the technicolor blooms aren’t the only things attracting attention. Stan Gray, volunteer iris curator at CGBG, and Brian Shamblin, an associate research scientist with UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, are growing several mystery irises at the
- [Building a more sustainable world](https://news.uga.edu/building-a-more-sustainable-world/#new_tab) - UGA partners with Boehringer Ingelheim in creating a course to promote better business practices Boehringer Ingelheim began operations nearly 140 years ago as a small chemical manufacturing company in rural Germany and has grown into a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation. The private, independently owned business thrives in 130 communities with a workforce population of a
- [Engineering collaborates on $22M advanced cancer imaging project](https://engineering.uga.edu/uga-engineering-collaborates-on-23-million-advanced-cancer-imaging-system-project/#new_tab) - Peter Kner is on a mission to revolutionize cancer treatment. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden announced Tuesday an almost $23 million award to create an imaging system giving doctors the ability to scan a tumor during surgery and determine within minutes whether any cancer tissue has been left behind. Peter Kner, professor at
- [Student project tackles coastal flooding on Sapelo Island](https://engineering.uga.edu/student-project-tackles-coastal-flooding-on-sapelo-island/#new_tab) - UGA Emergency Preparedness, Marine Institute partner with College of Engineering for hands-on learning Students in the College of Engineering collaborated with the UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness and Insurance & Claims Management (OEP/ICM) and the UGA Marine Institute (UGAMI) on Sapelo Island on a yearlong capstone project to develop flood control techniques for the UGAMI campus.
- [Bringing resilience home: doctoral student Luciana Iannone Tarcha begins project to install flood sensors in São Paulo, Brazil](https://engineering.uga.edu/bringing-resilience-home-doctoral-student-luciana-iannone-tarcha-begins-project-to-install-flood-sensors-in-sao-paulo-brazil/#new_tab) - How far would you move for a job you’re passionate about? Doctoral student Luciana Iannone Tarcha moved fields–and continents–to study flooding, a major problem in her home state of São Paulo, Brazil. With her latest project, she hopes to bring the technology she’s working with back to where her career began. Tarcha first went to
- [Progress continues on UGA School of Medicine](https://research.uga.edu/news/progress-continues-on-uga-school-of-medicine/) - In February, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents authorized the University of Georgia to establish a new independent School of Medicine. In the time since, the university has hit many important milestones toward the establishment of this critical new school. In June, Flad Architects was named as the design firm for the new
- [Five UGA scholars granted NSF CAREER awards](https://research.uga.edu/news/five-uga-scholars-granted-nsf-career-awards/) - Five UGA scholars have received Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) foundation awards in 2024 from the National Science Foundation for their research and potential as academic role models. The awardees are assistant professors Melanie Reber (Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry), Christopher Newton (Department of Chemistry), Qin Lu (College of Engineering),
- [The ever-shifting river](https://rivercenter.uga.edu/7488-2/#new_tab) - In and around the state of Assam, India, Anuja Mital is known as “The Turtle Lady.” “Even though I say that I’m a freshwater ecologist, I’m working on the floodplains!’ People really don’t seem to care,” she laughed. “They just think of me as the turtle person. So I kind of own that now.” But
- [At risk of high cholesterol? Taking fish oil may help](https://news.uga.edu/fish-oil-supplements-fight-risk-of-high-cholesterol/#new_tab) - Study finds omega-3 supplements reduce genetic risk of high total cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride levels Fish oil supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. and abroad, with about two out of every 25 people popping the popular omega-3 pills. And a new study from the University of Georgia might encourage a new population to start looking
- [Join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Aug. 23-24](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10455/pollinator-census.html#new_tab) - As summer draws to a close, nature enthusiasts, gardeners and residents across the Southeast are gearing up for an exciting citizen science project – the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Scheduled for Aug. 23-24, this annual event invites participants from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to join forces in counting pollinators, collecting valuable data
- [Coyotes are everywhere. Should you be concerned?](https://news.uga.edu/coyotes-are-everywhere/#new_tab) - New footage from collared urban coyotes shows they don’t want to see you any more than you want to see them Georgia’s capital is home to more than 6 million people, a bustling film and music scene, and one of the most adaptable species in the U.S.: the coyote. And now, thanks to new video footage
- [UGA startup CytoNest Inc. launches its 1st commercial product](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-startup-cytonest-inc-launches-its-first-commercial-product/) - University of Georgia startup CytoNest Inc. released its first commercial product, a fiber scaffold that optimizes cell manufacturing and tissue engineering, last month. The product, called CytoSurge 3D fiber scaffold, has applications in cell research, biopharmaceuticals, cell therapeutics, and cultured meat and seafood development. UGA is ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for number of
- [Study suggests more cost-efficient, carbon friendly method for sustainable aviation fuel production](https://research.uga.edu/news/study-suggests-more-cost-efficient-carbon-friendly-method-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production/) - Biofuel generated from logging residues could make switching to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more cost-efficient and carbon friendly than previously thought, according to new research from the University of Georgia. In a recent journal article Puneet Dwivedi, a professor of sustainability sciences in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, proposed developing SAF from
- [UGA students protect the Georgia coast](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-students-protect-the-georgia-coast/) - Georgia’s coastal marshes make up an estimated one-third of all salt marshes on the east coast and are home to crabs, shrimp, and fish that are important to Georgia’s economy. Students from the University of Georgia spent their spring break earlier this year cleaning up the Georgia coastline and learning how to protect marine wildlife.
- [Fading the heat: UGA flipping the script on heat safety](https://research.uga.edu/news/fading-the-heat-uga-flipping-the-script-on-heat-safety/) - The 2002 movie “Junction Boys” depicts the infamous summer of 1954, when legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant took the helm of Texas A&M University’s team and pushed his players so hard that one nearly died from heat stroke. After days of multiple practices, late nights, and excessive heat, Bill Schroeder collapsed on the field,
- [UGA supports African research network breeding climate-adapted peanuts](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10449/groundnut-improvement-network-for-africa.html#new_tab) - More than 4,000 miles separate the capital cities of Senegal in West Africa and Uganda in East Africa. If you drove eight hours a day, it would take you more than two weeks to make the journey. Yet both countries grow peanuts and, like other countries across Africa, farmers there rely on peanuts as a
- [Into the depths: Exploring hydrothermal vents in the Gulf of California](https://research.uga.edu/news/into-the-depths-exploring-hydrothermal-vents-in-the-gulf-of-california/) - When Samantha Joye and her fellow researchers once again set sail into the Gulf of California, they weren’t sure what to expect. Joye had been studying hydrothermal vents in the area for over 15 years—her first expedition taking place in 2009—but hadn’t returned since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With help from a National
- [NIH renews support of studies of bacterial metabolism and physiology](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/nih-renews-support-studies-bacterial-metabolism-and-physiology#new_tab)
- [Farming under the influence?](https://news.uga.edu/farming-under-the-influence/#new_tab) - Faced with multiple barriers to care, stressed U.S. farmers are turning to alcohol to cope A new University of Georgia study reveals that one in five U.S. farmers report binge drinking when they experience high levels of stress. The paper underlines the link between farmers using alcohol to cope with stress. Farming is a uniquely stressful vocation. Farmers
- [IoB’s Tao breaks convention in studying habitat fragmentation](https://research.uga.edu/news/iobs-tao-breaks-convention-in-studying-habitat-fragmentation/) - When an ecosystem faces the challenge of habitat fragmentation, ecologists and conservation biologists traditionally have encouraged population dispersal to give species the best overall chance of survival. However, new research by Yun Tao, assistant research scientist in the University of Georgia’s Institute of Bioinformatics, suggests the opposite approach may be the way to go. These
- [Vegetarian diet benefits aren’t one-size-fits-all](https://news.uga.edu/vegetarian-diet-benefits-arent-one-size-fits-all/#new_tab) - Study highlights genetic basis for different health benefits, consequences When it comes to determining if a vegetarian diet is right for you, genetics are an important part of the equation, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Michael Francis For many, vegetarianism leads to health benefits like lowered cholesterol and decreased risk of heart
- [Natalie Cohen named 2024 Simons Early Career Investigator](https://research.uga.edu/news/natalie-cohen-named-2024-simons-early-career-investigator/) - Natalie Cohen, assistant professor of marine sciences in the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2024 Simons Early Career Investigator. The three-year grant provides $810,000 to fund her work tracking shifts in phytoplankton physiology along continental shelf ecosystems. A researcher in biological oceanography, Cohen is interested in how
- [Samsung, UGA to develop new digital health experience](https://news.uga.edu/samsung-uga-to-develop-new-digital-health-experience/#new_tab) - Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch combines data from UGA study and AI technologies Why do we feel tired and sluggish one day and filled with energy the next? While there are many factors when it comes to measuring energy levels, users of the upcoming Galaxy Watch may come closer to answering these questions based on their personalized
- [Finding musical inspiration everywhere with James Naigus](https://research.uga.edu/news/finding-musical-inspiration-everywhere-with-james-naigus/) - James Naigus found his love for music through film. While growing up and watching movies like “Star Wars,” Naigus found himself enthralled with the John Williams score that accompanied the epic adventures of Luke Skywalker & co. Now Naigus is an assistant professor of horn in the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music,
- [Plant power: How UGA plant geneticists are tackling the climate crisis](https://research.uga.edu/news/plant-power-how-uga-plant-geneticists-are-tackling-the-climate-crisis/) - With record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather escalating, the threats posed by climate change are intensifying. But the plants of tomorrow—small and humble though they might be— could help us meet the massive challenges of our warming planet. Plant genetics research at the University of Georgia spans schools, departments, disciplines, and centers. From the College of
- [Science you can peel](https://research.uga.edu/news/science-you-can-peel/) - South Georgia growers are poised for citrus to bear fruit
- [Collecting raspberry and peach seeds from Down Under](https://research.uga.edu/news/collecting-raspberry-and-peach-seeds-from-down-under/) - Researchers will use the seeds to breed new varieties for Georgia and the Southeast
- [Plant science program encourages undergrads to think about careers on the greener side](https://research.uga.edu/news/plant-science-program-encourages-undergrads-to-think-about-careers-on-the-greener-side/) - REEU program drew students from as far away as New Mexico
- [UGA researchers secure over $1 million to understand how microbes help grass thrive](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-researchers-secure-over-1-million-to-understand-how-microbes-help-grass-thrive/) - Understanding microbes could help develop more sustainable and stress-tolerant crops
- [Grant to help researchers study how plants interact with their microbiomes](https://research.uga.edu/news/grant-to-help-researchers-study-how-plants-interact-with-their-microbiomes/) - UGA researchers are working to understand thIs interaction to breed more sustainable crops.
- [New ornamental blueberries from UGA were bred for home landscapes](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story.html?storyid=8015#new_tab) - For years, University of Georgia plant breeder Scott NeSmith has created blueberry varieties for the commercial market. Now, he’s introduced a series of blueberry plants bred for home gardeners. Blueberries have to travel long distances to get from farmers to consumers. These berries must be extremely firm when they’re picked so they can withstand mechanical
- [UGA peanut researchers win accolades for international impact](https://www.caes.uga.edu/news-events/news/story.html?storyid=8044&story=Peanut-Research#new_tab) - Peanut researchers from the University of Georgia met with hundreds of peanut scientists from around the world earlier this week to discuss the international impact of peanut research and to recognize top researchers. With a “Peanuts Around the World” theme, the annual meeting of the American Peanut Research and Education Society was held in Auburn,
- [African peanut breeders explore diversity in genes of local varieties](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story.html?storyid=8065#new_tab) - Richard Oteng-Frimpong, a groundnut breeder with CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute in Northern Ghana has a brother, who is in the military. The solider brother bragged last year that the region where he was stationed has the best tasting groundnut in all of Ghana, a variety called “Chinese” that is popular throughout the country. Understandably curious,
- [Making athletic fields safer, tougher and more environmentally friendly](https://research.uga.edu/news/making-athletic-fields-safer-tougher-and-more-environmentally-friendly/) - UGA's Gerald Henry is perfecting the science behind performance testing football and recreation fields, keeping athletes safer on the turf.
- [Photogenic phenotyping](https://research.uga.edu/news/photogenic-phenotyping/) - Ph.D. candidate Leynar Naranjo’s image of phenotyping won third place at the annual meeting of the National Association of Plant Breeders’ 2019 photo contest. The image shows the tools he used to phenotype—or determine an organism’s observable traits—one of the new UGA Abelia hybrids, developed from one of his interspecific crosses. Naranjo, who works with
- [CAES researchers fight fungi, unlock genetic mysteries and study insect societies](https://southscapes.caes.uga.edu/issues/fall-2019/research/research-round-up.html#new_tab) - PEANUT PROGENITOR Working to understand the genetics of peanut disease resistance and yield, researchers led by scientists at the University of Georgia have uncovered the peanut’s complicated evolution. Researchers working as part of the International Peanut Genome Initiative have previously pinpointed one of the peanut’s two wild ancestors and shown that the peanut is a
- [UGA Trial Gardens flourish with Plants of Distinction, industry partners](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-trial-gardens-flourish-with-plants-of-distinction-industry-partners/) - During the last 40 years, the UGA Trial Gardens has blossomed into one of the nation’s top plant breeding facilities and research resources for plant sciences. From industry partners and researchers to students and the general public, the unique gardens provide a wide range of valuable assets. Created in 1982 by Allan Armitage and Michael
- [UGA’s wheat breeding program releases three new wheat varieties for 2020](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story.html?storyid=8495&rss#new_tab) - Three new wheat varieties released this year by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ wheat breeding program are the product of more than a dozen years of work by breeders on the UGA Griffin campus. When it comes to cultivating new varieties of wheat, patience is key, as it takes an
- [Heritage Orchard to reclaim Georgia’s forgotten apples](https://research.uga.edu/news/heritage-orchard-to-reclaim-georgias-forgotten-apples/) - The names tick off like racehorses or colors from some fancy catalog: Carolina Red June, Duchess of Oldenburg, Hewe’s Crab and Rabun Bald, Limbertwig and Nickajack and Parks’ Pippin, and many more. But these aren’t paint chips—they’re apples, hundreds of varieties that thrived in orchards across North Georgia a century ago, before an evolving apple
- [Upgraded grazing: Basic science leads to better alfalfa](https://research.uga.edu/news/upgraded-grazing-basic-science-leads-to-better-alfalfa/) - At its core, basic science is a never-ending quest to uncover how the universe works. It all starts with a single question that, through research, multiplies, evolves, and often finds something completely new. “That’s the beauty of basic research,” said Zheng-Hua Ye. “You try to solve a puzzle, and it can lead to an unexpected
- [UGA establishes new, local blueberry research orchard](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story.html?storyid=8616&rss&utm_source=CAES+Newswire&utm_campaign=c3b077469f-Newswire_Non_Media_Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4cb3048305-c3b077469f-35714541#new_tab) - Native to North America, blueberries are the most-recently commercially domesticated fruit in the U.S. Just a little over a century ago researchers began studying this wild berry with an intent to develop improved varieties for commercial cultivation. Fast forward 100 years and the U.S. is now the world’s largest producer of this “super food,” with
- [Keeping rare plants alive during a pandemic](https://news.uga.edu/unsung-hero-will-rogers/?utm_source=ugatoday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ugatoday-20210412#new_tab) - Will Rogers is an essential worker for imperiled plant species When SARS-CoV-2 hit, Will Rogers, a conservation research professional at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, was immediately listed as an essential worker. And for good reason. “I had living collections, a lot of federally and state protected plants,” said Rogers, who cares for imperiled
- [New peanut has a wild past and domesticated present](https://news.uga.edu/new-peanut-wild-past-domesticated-present/#new_tab) - Researchers dig into the past to create new varieties to improve production The wild relatives of modern peanut plants have the ability to withstand disease in ways that peanut plants can’t. The genetic diversity of these wild relatives means that they can shrug off the diseases that kill farmers’ peanut crops, but they also produce tiny
- [The Plant Center: A nexus for plant research at UGA](https://research.uga.edu/news/the-plant-center-a-nexus-for-plant-research-at-uga/) - The University of Georgia Plant Center is a collection of faculty and scientists from across multiple campuses who share common interests in plant science. From basic science in plant biology and genomics to highly applied projects in genetics and plant breeding, researchers run the gamut of plant-based research. More than 60 faculty are affiliated with
- [Master gardener: John Ruter talks ornamental plant breeding](https://research.uga.edu/news/master-gardener-john-ruter-talks-ornamental-plant-breeding/) - John Ruter realized at a young age that he belonged in a garden. He came to UGA in 1990 to serve as the nursery crop research specialist at the Tifton Campus after earning bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in horticulture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the University of Tennessee and the University of Florida,
- [In the nursery with John Ruter](https://research.uga.edu/news/in-the-nursery-with-john-ruter/) - John Ruter, Allan M. Armitage Professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and UGA’s 2021 Inventor of the Year, talks about his research in developing ornamental plant cultivars.
- [Plant breeders at UGA, UF work together to toughen up turf](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/8779/Home-Turf.html#new_tab) - When the University of Georgia Bulldogs take the field against the University of Florida Gators for their annual football rivalry on Saturday, the teams will be playing in neutral territory at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. But the grass they are playing on could be considered home turf for the Dawgs. The Tifway 419
- [Red and Black and . . . Orange?](https://news.uga.edu/georgia-citrus/) - Some of Georgia’s newest cash crops are among the sweetest. Learn how UGA is helping shepherd the state’s growing citrus industry. Like many south Georgians, Wayne Hanna’s yard includes a citrus tree. For years, he’s picked fruit from it for breakfast or an afternoon snack, but the convenience of homegrown fruit carries with it a
- [Peanut researchers create disease-resistant hybrids](https://news.uga.edu/peanut-researchers-create-disease-resistant-hybrids/#new_tab) - Georgia farmers produce half the peanuts grown in the U.S. each year, using proven production practices to fight disease in the field. In fact, modern peanut varieties carry little genetic defenses against some of the more devastating diseases, so peanut farmers carefully consider when to plant, whether to irrigate and when to apply fungicide and insecticide
- [Industry partnerships yield new turf facilities on UGA Griffin campus](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/8872/Griffin-Turf-Partnerships.html#new_tab) - Any time you walk through a park, play a recreation-league soccer game or enjoy an afternoon on the golf course, you are using the products of the multibillion-dollar turfgrass industry. In Georgia alone, turfgrass covers 1.8 million acres, making it one of the largest agricultural commodities in the state, employing more than 100,000 people with
- [Turfgrass Research Field Day draws hundreds to UGA-Griffin](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/9025/2022-turfgrass-research-field-day.html#new_tab) - By Ashley N Biles Clint Waltz speaks at a lectern on an outdoor stage, which is decorated with a banner that reads, "Welcome to the University of Georgia Griffin Campus." Two men, David Buntin and Doug Hollberg, are seated on the right side of the stage. Clint Waltz, UGA Extension turfgrass specialist, welcomes the crowd
- [CAES produces Ph.D. plant breeders ready for top green industry jobs](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10059/plant-breeding-phds.html#new_tab) - By Amanda Budd Evan McCoy, left, and Wayne Parrott look up to trellised soybeans, growing in a UGA greenhouse among rows of tables full of soybeans and other plants Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics Director Wayne Parrot, pictured at right, looks at gene expression in soybean plants with graduate student Evan McCoy inside
- [The Bulldogs behind the perfect jack-o’-lantern](https://news.uga.edu/bulldogs-behind-perfect-jack-o-lantern/#new_tab) - The quest for the perfect pumpkin each fall doesn’t start at the local patch. In fact, it starts up to 10 years prior for researchers like University of Georgia plant geneticist Cecilia McGregor. McGregor leads breeding efforts in the selective pumpkin variety called the “Orange Bulldog,” following the retirement of the program’s founder, horticulturist George Boyhan.
- [Take a tour of UGA’s Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden](https://research.uga.edu/news/take-a-tour-of-ugas-latin-american-ethnobotanical-garden/) - At first glance, UGA’s Latin American Ethnobotanical Garden might seem like a curious collection of plants from Latin American and the Caribbean. Look closer, though, and there’s an important story being told: thousands of years of indigenous knowledge coming to life for visitors to experience first-hand. Since opening in 1998, the garden has expanded to
- [Field to jar: Breeding the Best Peanut](https://discover.caes.uga.edu/breeding-the-best-peanut/#new_tab) - Whether they show up whole in a candy bar, are transformed into a sandwich spread or lend earthy notes to a spicy curry, peanuts are an important part of foodways in the U.S. and of cuisines from around the world. Georgia is the No. 1 peanut-producing state in the U.S., growing approximately 52% of the
- [Trees for the future: Developing climate-adapted pecans](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10171/climate-adapted-pecans.html#new_tab) - Georgia is the nation's leading pecan-producing state — and University of Georgia researchers intend to keep it that way. Working with an international team of experts, four faculty from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) have received a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture award for the second
- [Gerald Henry’s turfgrass research helps grow fields fit for champions](https://research.uga.edu/news/gerald-henrys-turfgrass-research-helps-grow-fields-fit-for-champions/) - When the two-time reigning national champion Georgia Bulldogs step between the hedges at Sanford Stadium this fall, Dooley Field needs to look the part. More importantly, though, it needs to help safeguard the health of athletes who compete on it. Gerald Henry plays a big role in the latter. The University of Georgia’s Athletic Association
- [UGA forges path to understanding plant disease](https://discover.caes.uga.edu/path-to-understanding-plant-disease/index.html#new_tab) - More than a century of research at the University of Georgia underpins the field of plant pathology and pieces together the complex relationship between microbes and plants. By Emily Cabrera Thread connecting microbes to a leaf For more than a century, generations of researchers in the University of Georgia's Department of Plant Pathology have been
- [Research and beauty collide at the Trial Gardens](https://research.uga.edu/news/research-and-beauty-collide-at-the-trial-gardens/) - Visual beauty meets functional research at the University of Georgia Trial Gardens. Located on South Campus, the gardens are home to seeds and plants from nearly every plant breeding company worldwide, grown to service UGA research, teaching, and new crop introduction. "The Trial Gardens are the premier campus test site in the southeast for the
- [Carver augments UGA’s network in disease ecology](https://ecology.uga.edu/carver-augments-ugas-network-in-disease-ecology/#new_tab) - When he was in elementary school, Scott Carver wrote a letter to the zoo in Wellington, New Zealand, near where he grew up. He had a question: “Can I have one of your lemurs for a week?” The zoo replied with a very polite letter, but unfortunately, the answer was no. Despite the lack of a lemur,
- [UGA's School of Medicine: Just what the doctor ordered](https://news.uga.edu/just-what-the-doctor-ordered-2/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia is establishing a new School of Medicine. It will transform the institution and the state. Converging factors are putting a strain on Georgia’s health care system. The state’s population is surging, and the medical workforce is struggling to keep up. With 11 million residents, Georgia is now the nation’s eighth most
- [Multidrug-resistant fungi found in commercial soil, compost, flower bulbs](https://news.uga.edu/multidrug-resistant-fungi-in-soil-compost-flower-bulbs/#new_tab) - Named a critical public health threat by WHO, Aspergillus fumigatus is potentially deadly to immunocompromised That pile of soil you bought at the home improvement store may contain more than just dirt, according to new research from the University of Georgia. A new UGA study found high levels of multidrug-resistant fungi in commercially available compost, soil and flower
- [Family stress can lead to work-related guilt for military](https://news.uga.edu/family-stress-can-lead-to-work-related-guilt-for-military/#new_tab) - Study highlights how family dynamics impact work-related stress and enrichment for service members When one family member is stressed, the whole family may feel it. And this stress can boil over into their work life, including military service. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, when service members struggle to cope with the personal
- [Rebuilding the Brain](https://news.uga.edu/rebuilding-the-brain/#new_tab) - Researchers in UGA’s Regenerative Bioscience Center harness the body’s natural healing ability and turn it up to 11. In most respects, May 6, 2022, was a typical school day for Amy Paulk Grist. Tift County High School buzzed with end-of-the-year activities. Tift County is the only high school serving Tifton, Georgia, a mostly rural community off I-75,
- [Pearl millet wins approval from honey bees and other pollinators](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10436/pearl-millet-for-pollinators.html#new_tab) - Pearl millet, an annual grass used for grain and forage, can be a good food source for honey bees and hover flies, according to a recent study. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences researchers studied the impact of pearl millet as a source of insect
- [UGA and Grand Farm announce agriculture innovation partnership in Perry, Georgia](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10434/uga-grand-farm.html#new_tab) - Today, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and Grand Farm, a leading innovator in agricultural technology, announced a collaboration to create a robust regional agricultural innovation ecosystem. Situated on 250 acres in Perry, Georgia, next to the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter and at the heart of the state's agricultural landscape, CAES and Grand Farm
- [Business Engagement promotes economic growth in Athens](https://news.uga.edu/business-collaboration-to-bring-600-jobs-to-athens/#new_tab) - Vaccine company works with UGA’s Office of Business Engagement to connect with researchers and students When Boehringer Ingelheim decided to expand the strategy of its successful veterinary medicine business model, the company’s leaders looked to the University of Georgia’s Office of Business Engagement for support. “The partnership has been extraordinary,” said Cindy Edge, Boehringer Ingelheim’s business
- [John Burke and the charisma of sunflowers](https://research.uga.edu/news/john-burke-and-the-charisma-of-sunflowers/) - John Burke has always known people with a passion for science. Growing up in Minnesota with a science teacher for a father, Burke spent his free time exploring the outdoors and collecting snakes, salamanders, and turtles with his two older brothers. All three would go on to pursue careers in science. Burke continues the family
- [Parents are overwhelmed. It may affect their kids’ relationship with food](https://news.uga.edu/parents-are-overwhelmed/#new_tab) - Mothers are particularly stressed, as are families with more children, less money Most parents have been there. It’s the end of a long workday, which also included managing your children’s schedules and after-school activities. You’re exhausted, and the kids just won’t eat their broccoli. You ask nicely. Cajole. Outright beg. Finally, you’ve had it and
- [Managing the ebb & flow of the I-85 corridor](https://research.uga.edu/news/managing-the-ebb-flow-of-the-i-85-corridor/) - Editor’s note: The data visualizations in the story below were created by Kevin Samples, GIS research analyst with the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems. They are intended to augment the research descriptions, not represent the research conclusions themselves. These visualizations can help viewers understand the environmental trends and phenomena addressed in the research. U.S. Interstate
- [Black youth are paying an emotional toll due to racism](https://news.uga.edu/black-youth-pay-emotional-toll-because-of-racism/#new_tab) - The brain tries to protect Black youth from perceived discrimination. It may come at a mental health cost. A new study from the University of Georgia suggests some Black youth are internalizing racial discrimination, which may increase their rates of depression and anxiety. The analysis is part of a national study that followed over 1,500 Black
- [Innovation Gateway hits the road to connect entrepreneurs to early-stage funding](https://research.uga.edu/news/innovation-gateway-hits-the-road-to-connect-entrepreneurs-to-early-stage-funding/) - Innovation Gateway, along with the Center for Black Entrepreneurship and the UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Morehouse, cohosted the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) America’s Seed Fund 2024 Road Tour stop on May 14 in Atlanta. The tour connected entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. Also
- [UGA alumni come together to support cancer research](https://news.uga.edu/uga-alumni-come-together-to-give-back/#new_tab) - Knox Martin Foundation supports memory of UGA alumnus, funds cancer research Knox Martin spent his life inspiring others. Now, his legacy fuels brain cancer research. In September 2017, Martin was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Even with this diagnosis, as well as numerous surgeries and treatments, he continued his studies at
- [Shifting sands: The changing epidemiology of Cryptococcus infections](https://rx.uga.edu/shifting-sands-the-changing-epidemiology-of-cryptococcus-infections/#new_tab) - While common illnesses such as pneumonia, strep throat, and urinary tract infections dominate most discussions about infectious diseases, Dr. Daniel Chastain—a board-certified infectious diseases and HIV pharmacist and a Clinical Associate Professor at the College of Pharmacy’s extended campus in Albany—focuses on a different threat: Cryptococcus. This fungus, found worldwide, receives little attention or resources despite
- [Faucette named UGA’s third Beinecke Scholar](https://news.uga.edu/faucette-named-ugas-third-beinecke-scholar/#new_tab) - The UGA senior was one of 19 students across the nation to receive the honor this year Jordyn Faucette organizes her life around her opportunities, and saying yes to them is among the many reasons the rising University of Georgia senior was one of 19 students across the nation to be awarded the Beinecke Scholarship this
- [Seed grants for faculty research cultivate new external funding at Terry College](https://www.terry.uga.edu/seed-grants-for-faculty-research-cultivate-new-external-funding-at-terry-college/#new_tab) - Internal grants have supported 21 new research projects focused on innovation and sustainability By Terry College of Business Posted June 3, 2024 Since 2021, the Terry College of Business has supported research into innovation and sustainability through an early investment grant program that has helped attract almost $250,000 in external funding. Supported by private donations, seed grant funding for
- [Southern SARE grant program seeks best practices on preventing food loss and waste](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10430/addressing-food-waste.html#new_tab) - A new national grant program administered by the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program will pump more than $10.2 million into research to address food loss and waste in the region. Supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the SARE Community Foods Project Food Loss and Waste Training and Technical
- [For the love of salt marshes: Michelle Covi fights for coastal resiliency](https://research.uga.edu/news/for-the-love-of-salt-marshes-michelle-covi-fights-for-coastal-resiliency/) - It’s not the pristine sandy beaches or kitschy seafood restaurants that draw Michelle Covi to the coast. Those are fine. Nice, even, on a warm summer day. She’s drawn, instead, to something most vacationers don’t consider. Salt marshes. “They are these incredible ecosystems and worlds that are unlike other environments,” she said. This love has
- [Chris King to serve as interim VP for research](https://news.uga.edu/chris-king-to-serve-as-interim-vp-for-research/#new_tab) - Since 2013, he has served as an associate vice president for research overseeing the Office of Research Integrity and Safety Chris King has been appointed interim vice president for research at the University of Georgia, effective July 1, 2024. King has served as an associate vice president for research since 2013, overseeing the Office of
- [Shepherd to serve as panelist at NAS ‘State of the Science’ event](https://news.uga.edu/shepherd-to-serve-as-panelist-at-nas-state-of-the-science-event/#new_tab) - The inaugural address will take place on June 26 in Washington, D.C. National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt will discuss how U.S. science and innovation are positioned to respond to rising global competition and shifting priorities for the nation’s economy, security, public health and well-being at the first State of the Science address on June 26 in
- [People are altering decomposition rates in waterways](https://news.uga.edu/people-are-altering-decomposition-rates-in-waterways/#new_tab) - Faster decomposition could exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions, threaten biodiversity Humans may be accelerating the rate at which organic matter decomposes in rivers and streams on a global scale, according to a new study from the University of Georgia, Oakland University and Kent State University. That could pose a threat to biodiversity in waterways around the world and increase
- [New ‘Tif3D’ turfgrass promises superior putting-green performance](https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/tif3d-promises-putting-green-performance/index.html#new_tab) - The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences turfgrass breeding program has a long history of bringing superior turfgrass varieties to the global market
- [UGA food scientists are securing the future of food](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10411/future-of-food.html#new_tab) - With a climbing global population that continues to grow since surpassing 8 billion in 2022, steadily rising food prices, changing consumer preferences and growing interest in more sustainable production methods, the challenges to the world’s food systems continue to intensify. World-renowned food processing and engineering faculty in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are training
- [Current medical training perpetuates anti-obesity bias](https://news.uga.edu/medical-school-isnt-teaching-doctors-about-nutrition/#new_tab) - Focusing on other measures of health instead of BMI, weight could make an impact on global health challenges Nutrition is a key determinant of health. But American physicians aren’t receiving effective training to counsel patients on the topic, according to a new paper from University of Georgia researchers. Current medical training focuses on weight and body mass
- [Planting seeds of success at Innovation Bootcamp](https://research.uga.edu/news/planting-seeds-of-success-at-innovation-bootcamp/) - Since its inception in 2019, Innovation Bootcamp has provided entrepreneurs with building blocks of success. An on-ramp to entrepreneurship, the program helps participants develop their “why” statement, streamline pitches, and build leadership necessary for success in business. In 2021, a $1.25 million grant from the Truist Foundation helped the program expand these resources to local
- [Stress bragging may make you seem less competent, less likable at work](https://news.uga.edu/stress-bragging-may-make-you-seem-less-competent-less-likable-at-work/#new_tab) - Also known as busy bragging, complaining about how stressed you are can also cause burnout in co-workers While work is occasionally stressful for everyone, some people wear stress as a badge of honor. They’re taking one for the team and want to tell you all about it. New research from the University of Georgia Terry
- [Mariah Cady putting Rhodes Scholarship to work for refugees](https://research.uga.edu/news/mariah-cady-putting-rhodes-scholarship-to-work-for-refugees/) - University of Georgia undergraduate student Mariah Cady didn’t earn her Rhodes Scholarship selection for just one thing. Her academic background includes diverse fields of study like international affairs and Russian language, which she applied on a yearlong scholarship for critical language studies in Almaty, Kazakhstan. There, she worked on refugee and forced migration studies, among
- [Too much of a good thing?](https://www.terry.uga.edu/too-much-of-a-good-thing/#new_tab) - Marketing researcher finds that the way to avoid consumer burnout is paying attention to details By Terry College of Business Posted May 20, 2024 A person eating chips out of a bowl They say variety is the spice of life, but what if eating, listening or watching the same thing on repeat, rather than constantly
- [Law School dean to return to faculty after decade of impressive service](https://news.uga.edu/law-school-dean-to-return-to-faculty-after-decade-of-impressive-service/#new_tab) - Under Rutledge's leadership, the school has been rated the No. 1 or No. 2 Best Value Law School by National Jurist for seven straight years Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge, dean of the University of Georgia School of Law since 2015, announced today that he will return to the faculty at the end of the calendar
- [Georgia's Brood XIX is here: Periodical cicadas make their mark on the Southeast](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10419/2024-cicada-emergence.html#new_tab) - The headlines are rolling in: “Trillions of cicadas set to emerge …”, “Homeowners call police over noisy cicadas …”, “How to cook cicadas …” There is no doubt about it: The periodical cicadas have arrived. “Brood XIX (Brood 19) is Georgia’s only 13-year cicada. The Great Southern Brood is the largest periodical cicada brood in North
- [Researchers to develop tool to predict measles outbreaks](https://news.uga.edu/researchers-to-develop-tool-to-predict-measles-outbreaks/#new_tab) - A grant from the Gates Foundation will propel this effort A research team led by faculty at the University of Georgia and Pennsylvania State University has received a $583,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a new model to predict measles outbreaks worldwide. This funding is part of a global effort to
- [SREL herpetology website relaunches with fresh imagery](https://research.uga.edu/news/srel-herpetology-website-relaunches-with-fresh-imagery/) - The Southeastern United States is home to an incredible array of reptiles and amphibians species. To help both specialists and the public alike learn more about the species living in the region, the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Laboratory recently relaunched the website for its extensive herpetology program. SREL, which is based on the
- [Program increases collaboration for rural engagement](https://news.uga.edu/program-increases-collaboration-for-rural-engagement/#new_tab) - It will expand the impact of UGA’s research and connect it to practical applications in Georgia communities The interdisciplinary Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty, launched by Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost S. Jack Hu and Vice President for Public Service and Outreach Jennifer Frum, brings together academic faculty and public service faculty.
- [UGA-Tifton demonstration lab to fuel innovation in precision agriculture](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10413/tifton-demo-lab.html#new_tab) - With the global population expected to increase from 8 billion to 9.7 billion by 2050, agricultural researchers and producers are faced with the looming challenges of how to feed a growing world. A key tool in the effort to propel Georgia’s No. 1 industry into the future is the expanding field of integrative precision agriculture
- [The future of work means thriving through change](https://news.uga.edu/the-future-of-work-means-thriving-through-change/#new_tab) - Gerald Kane prepares students for careers where evolution is given and digital transformation is key Whether you’re a business analyst or a graphic designer, the last three years have offered a sometimes-unsettling preview of how artificial intelligence might change the future of work. But you can take comfort, according to author and UGA management information
- [UGA doctoral student wins multiple accolades during 2023-24](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/uga-doctoral-student-wins-multiple-accolades-during-2023-24#new_tab) - Saurabh Anand, a multilingual rhetorician, and an ESL writing pedagogue originally from India, has enjoyed a tremendous academic year with state and international awards for his scholarship. In 2023 he was awarded the John R. Stowe Cultural Immersion Grant by The Georgia TESOL Association and a Future Leader Award from the International Writing Center Association. 2024 brought a Short-term Research Grant
- [Microbiologist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences](https://news.uga.edu/microbiologist-elected-to-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences/#new_tab) - Aaron P. Mitchell is the 12th University of Georgia faculty member to be elected to the academy Aaron P. Mitchell, Distinguished Research Professor and head of the department of microbiology at the University of Georgia, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor societies.
- [Head-starting & Mojave desert tortoise conservation](https://srel.uga.edu/the-power-of-progress-head-starting-and-the-future-of-mojave-desert-tortoise-conservation/) - Researchers from the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory in collaboration with the University of California, Davis, recently conducted a study in the Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County, California, to further investigate the effectiveness of head-starting as a conservation tool for the Mojave desert tortoise. This species is currently listed as “Threatened”
- [Kia commits $1M to UGA’s initiative on e-mobility](https://news.uga.edu/kia-commits-1m-to-ugas-initiative-on-e-mobility/) - The donation will support scholarships, fellowships and other opportunities related to e-mobility The University of Georgia is bolstering its position as a leader in the advancement of electric mobility for Georgia and its citizens thanks to a $1 million gift from Kia to the UGA College of Engineering and the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility. “The
- [From disaster zone to living laboratory: Chernobyl provides test bed for UGA researchers](https://research.uga.edu/news/from-disaster-zone-to-living-laboratory-chernobyl-provides-test-bed-for-uga-researchers/) - Thirty-eight years ago, the city of Pripyat, Ukraine, was rocked by the explosion of a nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. In the days following, families fled their homes and a region filled with a bustling city, numerous villages, and agricultural communities became, almost at once, deserted. Imagine a place like that today.
- [Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression. Are they safe?](https://news.uga.edu/magic-mushrooms-can-treat-medication-resistant-depression-are-they-safe/) - New research suggests psilocybin has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants Commonly referred to as “magic mushrooms,” psilocybin is a promising alternative treatment for people with medication-resistant depression and anxiety. Previous studies have suggested that the psychedelic fungi can have positive effects for patients suffering from some mental illnesses, but one question remains: Is psilocybin actually
- [College of Engineering dean named provost at Ohio University](https://news.uga.edu/college-of-engineering-dean-named-provost-at-ohio-university/) - Donald J. Leo will begin his new position on July 1 Donald J. Leo, UGA Foundation Professor in Engineering and dean of the University of Georgia College of Engineering, has been named the next executive vice president and provost at Ohio University. He will begin his new position on July 1, 2024. “Serving as dean of
- [UGA breaks ground on new medical education and research building](https://news.uga.edu/uga-breaks-ground-on-new-medical-education-and-research-building/) - The groundbreaking was a "transformational moment at the University of Georgia" The University of Georgia broke ground Friday on a new medical education and research building that will significantly expand teaching and research capabilities at the university’s future School of Medicine. Located on UGA’s Health Sciences campus, preliminary plans for the building include medical simulation suites, standardized
- [The collaborative magic of making a musical](https://stories.uga.edu/little-shop-of-horrors) - As a dramaturg, one of Sloan Elle Garner’s roles is to advocate for the playwright, even if that playwright has been dead for 400 years. “I believe every play was written to present the truth of the world as the playwright sees it,” she explained. Garner, who is a Ph.D. student in the University of
- [AAAS elects 3 more UGA faculty as Fellows](https://research.uga.edu/news/aaas-elects-3-more-uga-faculty-as-fellows/) - This year honorees are Marguerite “Peggy” Brickman, Olin “Gene” Rhodes Jr. and Victor Thompson Three University of Georgia faculty have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the organization announced on April 18, bringing the university to 45 total members of the exclusive group. Fellows are elected each year by the
- [CURO ignites passion for research with student symposium](https://research.uga.edu/news/curo-ignites-passion-for-research-with-student-symposium/) - University of Georgia undergraduate students came together to showcase their individual research projects and achievements on April 8-9 at the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) Symposium. For 25 years, the CURO Symposium has served as an opportunity to highlight the breadth and depth of undergraduate research across multiple disciplines. CURO enables undergraduates to engage
- [Two UGA juniors named 2024 Goldwater Scholars](https://news.uga.edu/two-uga-juniors-named-2024-goldwater-scholars/) - The designation is the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences University of Georgia juniors Elaine “Lainey” Gammon and Sara Logsdon are among 438 undergraduates across the nation to be recognized as Barry Goldwater Scholars in 2024, earning the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields
- [ACC, UGA team up to compost](https://news.uga.edu/acc-uga-launch-joint-compost-program/) - The pilot is conducted by the ACC’s Solid Waste Department and UGA’s New Materials Institute In late January, nearly 400 steel trash cans appeared at the ends of driveways in Athens’ Normaltown, Boulevard and Cobbham neighborhoods, attracting neighbors’ curiosity. The bins advertised the launch of a compost pilot program jointly conducted by the Athens-Clarke County
- [Supporting healthy habits](https://news.uga.edu/students-benefit-healthy-school-lunches/) - Study shows all students benefit from healthy school lunches School lunches have come a long way from square pizza and fish sticks, and students across the board are benefiting from improved nutritional standards in the cafeteria. A new study from the University of Georgia found that children from all walks of life improved their diet
- [UGA geneticist gets to take risks with new seed grant](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-geneticist-gets-to-take-risks-with-new-seed-grant/) - Tania Rozario, assistant professor in the Department of Genetics and member of the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, recently received a seed grant from the Hypothesis Fund to develop a new approach to advance tapeworm research. Her natural inquisitiveness and willingness to tackle tough questions has led to this moment. As a child
- [Meet the winners of the 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition](https://grad.uga.edu/13th-annual-uga-3mt-competition-results/#new_tab) - Thank you to all the students who participated in this year’s University of Georgia Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition. This year’s 3MT® competition drew over 70 submissions from students in departments across UGA’s campuses. Ten students advanced to the finals after scoring well with a team of judges during the preliminary heats. The 3MT® annual
- [Distinguished professors bring wealth of experience to roles with CVM](https://vet.uga.edu/distinguished-professors-cvm/) - What makes a professor distinguished? In the College of Veterinary Medicine, it’s a clinician who sees the need for 24/7 emergency care for animals and builds a program to provide just that. And it’s researchers who dive deep into the mechanisms of well-known but little understood diseases in hopes of minimizing their effects on future
- [Burg receives Presidential Award for mentoring](https://research.uga.edu/news/burg-receives-presidential-award-for-mentoring/) - University of Georgia vice president for research Karen Burg was one of a dozen named recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring by President Joe Biden.
- [Karen Burg named Vice President for Research at UGA](https://research.uga.edu/news/karen-burg-named-vice-president-for-research-at-uga/) - Karen J.L. Burg, a noted researcher in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine with an outstanding record of academic leadership, has been named vice president for research at the University of Georgia. Burg holds the Harbor Lights Chair in Small Animal Studies in the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine and previously served as vice president for
- [Shepherd to receive AAG Presidential Achievement Award](https://www.franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/shepherd-receive-aag-presidential-achievement-award#new_tab) - The American Association of Geographers (AAG) announced University of Georgia faculty member Marshall Shepherd as one of two 2024 Presidential Achievement Award winners. The AAG Presidential Achievement Award, established by the AAG Council to recognize individuals who have made long-standing and distinguished contributions to the discipline of geography, honors up to two recipients per year.
- [Creature Comforts partners with UGA wheat breeder to create 2024 Get Comfortable brew](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10396/blending-science-and-philanthropy.html#new_tab) - Wheat breeders spend years meticulously crossing varieties to coax the best traits out of each species, carefully propagating plant varieties that are healthier, heartier and better suited for the environments where they are grown. Professional brewmasters are equally painstaking when choosing the components that will give their beers a specific flavor profile. These two exacting
- [UGA graduate programs among nation’s best in new rankings](https://news.uga.edu/uga-graduate-programs-among-nations-best-in-new-rankings/#new_tab) - The University of Georgia’s graduate and professional programs are among the nation’s best, according to the 2024 edition of “Best Graduate Schools” from U.S. News and World Report. In this year’s rankings, several UGA schools, programs and specialties earned places in the top 10. “UGA’s graduate and professional students enjoy a world-class experience thanks to
- [Detail Dawgs takes home $10,000 in UGA Entrepreneurship Venture Prize](https://www.terry.uga.edu/detail-dawgs-takes-home-10000-in-uga-entrepreneurship-venture-prize/#new_tab) - University of Georgia senior Jack TerHaar liked having a clean car and hated working at his bar job in downtown Athens. That was the inspiration behind Detail Dawgs, TerHaar’s car detailing business and the winner of the UGA Entrepreneurship Program’s third annual Venture Prize Competition. TerHaar, who studies real estate and finance at the Terry
- [Much ado about Shakespeare: UGA’s Iyengar highlights modern relevance of Britain’s famous bard](https://research.uga.edu/news/much-ado-about-shakespeare-ugas-iyengar-highlights-modern-relevance-of-britains-famous-bard/) - As a schoolgirl in 1970s England, Sujata Iyengar was drawn to the language of Shakespeare. But still, she harbored some hostility toward his work, which was presented as something everyone should already know. Iyengar’s parents had emigrated from India to work as physicians for the National Health Service, and she felt obliged to pursue a
- [Using robotics to help sort onions on Georgia farms](https://research.uga.edu/news/using-robotics-to-help-sort-onions-on-georgia-farms/) - During the pandemic, labor problems became acute on many farms in Georgia and across the country. Farms once staffed by humans to bring produce from the field to stores for purchase were suddenly short-staffed, and the global supply chain was severely impacted. A team of researchers led by School of Computing Professor Prashant Doshi is
- [Flavor of Georgia grand prize goes to New Creation Soda Works](https://news.uga.edu/flavor-of-georgia-grand-prize-goes-to-new-creation-soda-works/) - The company won for their product, PECHES Georgia Peach Soda New Creation Soda Works won the grand prize at the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest for their product, PECHES Georgia Peach Soda. A family-owned company based in Bishop, Georgia, New Creation Soda Works started selling their soda syrups at a local farmer’s market in 2015.
- [Researchers unveil faster, more accurate COVID testing technique](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/researchers-unveil-faster-more-accurate-covid-testing-technique) - With new cases, hospitalizations and mortality rates holding steady in many parts of the world, University of Georgia researchers have developed a faster detection technique for COVID-19. In a new study published in Advanced Materials Interface, the UGA research team describes the rapid diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2 detection and quantification directly from human nasopharyngeal swabs using surface-enhanced Raman
- [Study underlines role of past injustices in medical mistrust](https://news.uga.edu/study-underlines-role-of-past-injustices-in-medical-mistrust/) - Memory of Tuskegee impacted vaccine uptake among Black Americans in the South Black Americans living in Tuskegee, Alabama, closer to the location of the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study, were much slower to get their COVID-19 vaccines compared to white neighbors, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers. Published online this week in the
- [UGA to recognize groundbreaking achievements at 2024 Research Awards](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-to-recognize-groundbreaking-achievements-at-2024-research-awards/) - As the spring semester starts winding down, each year the University of Georgia’s Honors Week marks a time to celebrate exceptional performance in the classroom, in the service arena—and in research, as faculty and graduate students are recognized for their contributions to scientific discovery. Celebrating its 45th year, UGA’s Research Awards banquet and ceremony pay
- [UGA to celebrate CURO Symposium’s 25th anniversary](https://news.uga.edu/uga-to-celebrate-curo-symposiums-25th-anniversary/) - Annual event will be held April 8-9 On April 8-9, more than 620 students will present their research at the CURO Symposium at the Classic Center in downtown Athens. Hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, the annual event is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. The CURO Symposium begins on April 8 at 10:20 a.m.
- [Pool Protection Technologies founders make big splash in 2024 FABricate pitch contest](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10394/2024-fabricate-contest.html) - Another successful cycle of the University of Georgia’s FABricate Entrepreneurial Initiative wrapped up Tuesday night at the Delta Innovation Hub, with a sustainable pool-maintenance solution winning the $10,000 grand prize. Pool Protection Technologies, founded by UGA College of Engineering students Garrett Stigall and Guy Gober, highlighted its high-quality sound-amplifying machine (SAM) that treats algae growth in pools. Using ultrasonic
- [Jenna Jambeck named 2024 SEC Professor of the Year](https://news.uga.edu/jenna-jambeck-named-2024-sec-professor-of-the-year/) - Renowned plastic pollution expert previously awarded MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ Jenna Jambeck, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Georgia, was named the 2024 SEC Professor of the Year on Thursday for her decades of work investigating the global scale of plastic pollution and galvanizing efforts to address solid waste and marine
- [Can a cup of tea keep COVID away?](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10391/covid-tea.html) - Malak Esseili, a virologist with UGA's Center for Food Safety in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has found that certain teas can inactive the SARS-CoV-2 virus in saliva.
- [Young Black men are dying by suicide at alarming rates](https://news.uga.edu/young-black-men-dying-by-suicide-at-alarming-rates/) - New study suggests racism, childhood trauma may be to blame for suicidal thoughts One in three rural Black men reported they experienced suicidal ideation or thoughts of death in the past two weeks, reports a new study from the University of Georgia. Childhood adversity and racism may hold much of the blame. Suicide is the second leading cause
- [Research team finds thriving wildlife populations in Chernobyl](https://research.uga.edu/news/nuclear-fallout/) - A team of international researchers, including James Beasley, assistant professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and the Warnell School Forestry and Natural Resources, has discovered abundant populations of wildlife at Chernobyl, the site of the 1986 nuclear accident that released radioactive particles into the environment and forced a
- [30 years after Chernobyl, UGA camera study reveals wildlife abundance in CEZ](https://research.uga.edu/news/30-years-after-chernobyl-uga-camera-study-reveals-wildlife-abundance-in-cez/) - While humans are now scarce in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, continued studies—including a just-published camera study conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory—validate findings that wildlife populations are abundant at the site.
- [Life after Chernobyl](https://research.uga.edu/news/life-after-chernobyl/) - In the early morning hours of April 26, 1986, an unexpected power surge at the Chernobyl Nuclear Complex in Soviet Ukraine triggered a catastrophic explosion in one of the plant’s four reactors, which spewed radioactive fallout that blanketed much of the northern hemisphere. Widely regarded as the worst nuclear accident in history, the Chernobyl disaster
- [Life returns to Chernobyl](https://research.uga.edu/news/study-reveals-wildlife-is-abundant-in-chernobyl/) - A scavenger study provides additional evidence that wildlife is abundant in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
- [Radioactive tadpoles reveal contamination clues](https://news.uga.edu/radioactive-tadpoles-contamination/#new_tab) - Tadpoles can be used to measure the amount of radiocesium, a radioactive material, in aquatic environments, according to new research from University of Georgia scientists. Whether from nuclear accidents, global fallout from weapons testing, or production of nuclear energy, tadpoles could be used to determine the extent and severity of radioactive contamination. James C. Leaphart, lead
- [Abandoned Chernobyl villages could save a rare species](https://news.uga.edu/abandoned-chernobyl-villages-saving-horses/#new_tab) - According to a research team at the University of Georgia, abandoned dwellings in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone provide shelter for an endangered equine species and a resource for conservationists who want to ensure their survival. Peter Schlichting, a former postdoctoral researcher at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, used motion-activated cameras to capture over 11,000 images
- [Study shows animal life thriving around Fukushima](https://news.uga.edu/animal-life-thriving-around-fukushima/#new_tab) - Nearly a decade after the nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan, researchers from the University of Georgia have found that wildlife populations are abundant in areas void of human life. The camera study, published in the Journal of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, reports that over 267,000 wildlife photos recorded more than 20 species, including wild
- [10 years after Fukushima, animals reclaim the landscape](https://news.uga.edu/10-years-after-fukushima-animals-reclaim-landscape/#new_tab) - In the decade since a tsunami washed over the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan, triggering the second-largest nuclear disaster in history, the surrounding towns have struggled to return to normal. But that’s not the case for the wildlife living in the area. For the animals living in this mountainous coastal landscape, the absence
- [Using snakes to monitor Fukushima radiation](https://news.uga.edu/using-snakes-to-monitor-fukushima-radiation/#new_tab) - Researchers placed tiny GPS trackers on rat snakes to track their movements at Fukushima Ten years after one of the largest nuclear accidents in history spewed radioactive contamination over the landscape in Fukushima, Japan, a University of Georgia study has shown that radioactive contamination in the Fukushima Exclusion Zone can be measured through its resident snakes.
- [CAIS study wins national award for public archaeology](https://research.uga.edu/news/cais-study-wins-prestigious-award-for-public-archaeology/) - The University of Georgia’s Center for Applied Isotope Studies took part in an interdisciplinary study that has been awarded the 2024 Outstanding Public Archaeology Initiative Award by the Society for American Archaeology. The award recognizes special projects that engage the public through exhibits, lesson plans, products, and other outreach activities. CAIS, the Charleston Museum, and
- [Forging the future of computing at UGA](https://research.uga.edu/news/forging-the-future-of-computing-at-uga/) - Computer science isn’t a new discipline at the University of Georgia. For decades, the degree has trained students for careers in software development, computer system support, or information technology departments that exist at virtually every large company in America. Recent years, however, have shown just how expansive our technological advancements can be. From the growth
- [Growing our gas: UGA moving biofuels closer to market](https://research.uga.edu/news/growing-our-gas-uga-moving-biofuels-closer-to-market/) - As the world grapples with how to reduce its carbon footprint, it’s clear there’s no silver bullet solution for climate change. It will take a multifaceted approach to scale back fossil fuel usage and find more sustainable alternatives. Several UGA researchers are working on promising pathways like bioenergy and bioproducts, forms of renewable energy and
- [Embark Georgia receives $1.1 million to expand efforts](https://news.uga.edu/embark-georgia-receives-1-1-million-to-expand-efforts/#new_tab) - This follows a previous gift of $750,000 from the same foundation A statewide network led by the University of Georgia is receiving a boost of financial support to improve educational outcomes for youth who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness. Embark Georgia received $1.1 million from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation’s Child Well-Being Fund to continue
- [Ness to lead McBee Institute of Higher Education](https://news.uga.edu/ness-to-lead-mcbee-institute-of-higher-education/#new_tab) - A faculty member since 2009, Ness currently serves as a professor of higher education and graduate coordinator Erik Ness, a distinguished higher education researcher, teacher and academic leader, has been named the next director of the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia following a national search. A member of the McBee Institute faculty
- [Tompkins named director of Center for Vaccines & Immunology](https://vet.uga.edu/mark-tompkins-appointed-director-of-cvi/#new_tab) - MARK TOMPKINS IS APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF UGA CENTER FOR VACCINES AND IMMUNOLOGY By Amy H. Carter March 20, 2024 Mark Tompkins, Ph.D., UGA Athletic Association Distinguished Professor in Virology and Immunology, has been appointed director of the Center for Vaccines and Immunology (CVI) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Established in 2015, the CVI is made up of
- [Beshoy Morkos wants to engineer faster factories](https://news.uga.edu/engineering-faster-factories/#new_tab) - AI can improve manufacturing in many ways, but it’s a challenge for companies to implement when trial and error is on the table. That’s where the UGA Innovation Factory comes in. This space in the Interdisciplinary STEM Research Building 1 features some of the latest AI technology, as well as simulated factory lines, allowing UGA students and researchers to
- [Esther Kim named PRWeek Outstanding Student of the Year](https://grady.uga.edu/news/esther-kim-named-prweek-outstanding-student-of-the-year/) - Esther Kim named PRWeek Outstanding Student of the Year March 18, 2024 Esther Kim, a fourth-year public relations major, was named Outstanding Student in the nation by PRWeek, one of the industry’s leading trade publications. Kim was named Outstanding Student at the PRWeek US Awards gala in New York City on March 14, 2024, attended
- [Unprecedented Hunger Study addresses gaps in food assistance programs](https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/unprecedented-hunger-study-addresses-gaps-in-food-assistance-programs) - Food insecurity, indicated by a lack of consistent access to nutritious foods, continues to affect Georgia families and poses unique obstacles to charitable food assistance programs trying to address the need. The 2023 Georgia Hunger Study, conducted by an interdisciplinary team of University of Georgia researchers in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Human Services and Feeding Georgia,
- [Skidaway Institute to berth new research vessel in collaboration with Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary](https://research.uga.edu/news/skidaway-institute-to-berth-new-research-vessel-in-collaboration-with-grays-reef-national-marine-sanctuary/) - The University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is home port to a new research vessel as part of its collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS), a live-bottom reef located 19 miles due east of Sapelo Island The new vessel, named the R/V Gannet, can carry
- [Geneticist explores sea turtle ecology through DNA analysis](https://news.uga.edu/geneticist-explores-sea-turtle-ecology-through-dna-analysis/#new_tab) - Brian Shamblin’s genetic tagging work opens door to answering conservation questions When Brian Shamblin started his undergraduate career as a plant biology major, he never could have predicted his future career path in wildlife conservation genetics. So how did the shift happen? “Completely by accident,” Shamblin said. Growing up on his grandparents’ hobby farm, Shamblin tended to
- [Cox Automotive gift boosts e-mobility initiative at UGA](https://news.uga.edu/cox-automotive-gift-boosts-e-mobility-initiative-at-uga/#new_tab) - Contribution will support scholarships, research, electric mobility access for Georgians A significant gift from Cox Automotive to the University of Georgia is helping the university spearhead efforts to make electric mobility accessible to all citizens in Georgia and establish the state as a global leader in electric mobility innovation. The commitment will enhance the UGA College
- [Stronger humans and human companions](https://news.uga.edu/medicine-stronger-humans-and-human-companions/#new_tab) - Jon P. Mochel and the newly hired faculty of the Precision One Health Initiative are ready to improve the health of both animals and humans. As the new director of this initiative in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mochel will connect on-campus resources and partnerships to bridge the gap between human and veterinary medical research as part of a
- [Carolina Acosta-Alzuru receives 2024-25 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award](https://grady.uga.edu/news/carolina-acosta-alzuru-receives-2024-25-fulbright-distinguished-scholar-award/#new_tab) - Dr. Carolina Acosta-Alzuru, a professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, has received a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award to conduct research in Turkey, furthering her work studying Turkish television dramas. In fall 2024, Acosta-Alzuru (MA ’96, PhD ’99) will spend
- [Nuss named founding dean of UGA School of Medicine](https://news.uga.edu/nuss-named-founding-dean-of-uga-school-of-medicine/) - Dr. Shelley Nuss has served as campus dean of the AU/UGA Medical Partnership since 2016 Dr. Shelley Nuss, campus dean of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, has been named founding dean of the University of Georgia School of Medicine. Nuss has served as campus dean of the AU/UGA Medical Partnership since 2016. In her
- [Consumer interest in sustainability should influence how retailers market local food](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10378/environmental-impact-of-food.html) - Two recently published studies by University of Georgia researchers show that the consumers surveyed believe buying local is a more sustainable option, but they also value the convenience of online shopping and prefer that retailers provide basic information about the environmental impact of local products in the digital marketplace. Driven by increasing consumer interest in
- [Youth enrichment activities could harm mental health](https://news.uga.edu/youth-enrichment-activities-could-harm-mental-health/) - New study shows negative effects from adding new enrichment activities In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers found that the time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—including tutoring, sports, school clubs and even homework—is negatively affecting their mental health. The study also found that any additional enrichment activities are unlikely to benefit students academically.
- [Few-Demo named Fellow of National Council on Family Relations](https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/few-demo-named-fellow-of-national-council-on-family-relations) - April Few-Demo, professor and head of the department of human development and family science in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the National Council on Family Relations. The NCFR confers Fellow status to living members on the basis of their outstanding contributions to the discipline of family science. Fellows are nominated
- [UGA joins collaboration to study oscillations in coastal environments](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/uga-joins-collaboration-study-oscillations-coastal-environments) - The Simons Foundation has awarded $8.4 million to support collaborative research in coastal tidal marshes, via a cluster of seven linked project awards through its Life Sciences division. The project, “Ecosystem on the Edge: How Coastal Marsh Plants and Microbes Thrive in an Oscillating Environment,” is led by Zoe Cardon at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
- [Could iPhones replace microscopes in early STEM education?](https://research.uga.edu/news/could-iphones-replace-microscopes-in-early-stem-education/) - Widespread ownership of modern smartphones could make for more accessible—and equitable—microscopy in many elementary and middle school classrooms. According to University of Georgia research, iPhone cameras can serve as adequate alternatives to traditional grade-school optical microscopes when paired with more cost-efficient magnification devices. Historically, microscopes have been crucial in shaping early STEM education, offering students
- [Diego Huet exchanges microscope for camera to capture nature’s beauty](https://research.uga.edu/news/diego-huet-exchanges-microscope-for-camera-to-capture-natures-beauty/) - When he’s not in his lab studying parasites at the University of Georgia’s Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, you can find Diego Huet around Athens parks with his camera. He’s not snapping pictures of sunsets or creeks or anyone posing from a nearby park bench. He’s looking for the tiniest creatures he can
- [UGA receives $5.2M to combat labor trafficking](https://news.uga.edu/uga-receives-5-2m-to-combat-labor-trafficking/#new_tab) - Award supports financial capability programs for vulnerable populations The University of Georgia will receive $5.2 million from the U.S. Department of State to expand a multi-institutional effort to combat labor trafficking in Malawi and Zambia. The new award adds to $2.2 million already committed to the UGA-based Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach (CenHTRO)
- [UGA Professor Receives International Scientific Achievement Award](https://warnell.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/uga-professor-receives-international-scientific-achievement-award#new_tab) - CJ Tsai, W.N. “Hanks” Haynes Professor in Forest Biotechnology and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar at the University of Georgia, has been a named a recipient of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Scientific Achievement Award. This distinguished peer-nominated award recognizes an individual’s achievements and advancements in the field of forestry or forest
- [Family-centered intervention could mitigate impacts of racial discrimination](https://research.uga.edu/news/family-centered-intervention-could-mitigate-impacts-of-racial-discrimination/) - Racial discrimination, whether in the form of subtle comments, exclusion, blatant hostility or demeaning stereotypes, affects Black American youths' development and mental health. But researchers at the University of Georgia’s Center for Family Research (CFR) have found new evidence that the Strong African American Families (SAAF) program can help. SAAF is a seven-session program for
- [Glass act: Inside UGA's Scientific Glass Blowing Shop](https://news.uga.edu/glass-act/#new_tab) - The need for glass in research is ubiquitous. Glass holds chemicals and houses reactions, and it’s durable and easy to clean when the experiment’s over. But where does all that glassware come from? At UGA, the Scientific Glass Blowing Shop creates glassware and the everyday essentials scientists and students need all across campus. It all
- [Two CTEGD trainees receive AHA fellowships](https://research.uga.edu/news/two-ctegd-trainees-receive-aha-fellowships/) - Baihetiya “Barna” Baierna, a cellular biology graduate student in Silvia Moreno’s laboratory, received an American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship. It will fund her training for the next two years as she studies the mitochondrion of Toxoplasma gondii. Baierna grew up wanting to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a scientist. “My mom worked for the
- [Preventing child trafficking through community bylaws in Sierra Leone](https://research.uga.edu/news/preventing-child-trafficking-through-community-bylaws-in-sierra-leone/) - In Sierra Leone’s native Krio language, there exists a term “menpikin” that refers to children who are being raised by an individual other than their biological parent. It’s a common tradition in the country—one that comes with benefits, but many challenges as well. Abuse of the menpikin tradition in the country is known to have
- ['Favored by the Muses' brings theater history to life](https://research.uga.edu/news/favored-by-the-muses-brings-theater-history-to-life/) - A forgotten piece of theater history came to life— with a modern artistic twist—during the University of Georgia’s Spotlight on the Arts festival in November. “Favored by the Muses” celebrated the life and works of America’s first published Black female poet, Phillis Wheatley Peters, and the 150th anniversary of her poetry collection “Poems on Various
- [AI is everywhere](https://news.uga.edu/ai-is-everywhere/#new_tab) - Think of artificial intelligence. The first things to come to mind might be robots or virtual reality. Perhaps smart home technology and chatbots. The complex algorithms created and honed to expedite data analysis are probably far from the top of the list. But the truth is that’s the future of AI. AI is powering our
- [J. Todd Petty named dean of Warnell School](https://news.uga.edu/j-todd-petty-named-dean-of-warnell-school/#new_tab) - A UGA alumnus, his election followed a national search J. Todd Petty, chair of the department of forestry and environmental conservation at Clemson University, has been named the next dean of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. “Dr. Petty brings a distinguished record as a researcher, educator and
- [Franklin triple-major seeks to serve her community through interdisciplinary approaches](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/franklin-triple-major-seeks-serve-her-community-through-interdisciplinary#new_tab) - Some may say that Rayna Carter has a lot on her plate for a second-year student, but it’s all about service for her. She wants to make her time at college count by using her time and skills to help as many people as possible. “I've always been passionate, not just about leadership but about
- [Dr. Cornelius Recognized for Decades of Industry Work](https://ssw.uga.edu/dr-cornelius-recognized-for-decades-of-industry-work/#new_tab) - Spotlighting Service: UGA Professor, Researcher Recognized for Decades of Industry Work Yours in service. They are only three words, but Llewellyn Cornelius uses this signature to conclude his email messages to the colleagues, students and individuals he serves on a daily basis. In his more than 30 years spent in social work and higher education,
- [Valentine Nzengung named Regents’ Entrepreneur](https://research.uga.edu/news/valentine-nzengung-named-regents-entrepreneur/) - The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved Valentine Nzengung as Regents’ Entrepreneur at its Feb. 13 meeting. Nzengung is the third UGA faculty member to receive this honor. The distinction recognizes innovative faculty members who have demonstrated success in translating research into a commercial setting. It lasts for an initial period of three
- [Five professors named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors](https://research.uga.edu/news/five-professors-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors/) - The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has selected five University of Georgia researchers as 2024 NAI Senior Members, the largest single induction for the university in its history. UGA now has 16 Senior Members overall. NAI Senior Members recognize faculty, scientists, and administrators for their ability to innovate and commercialize new technologies. UGA’s 2024 inductees
- [UGA researchers work to deploy GeoAI in a changing world](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-researchers-work-to-deploy-geoai-in-a-changing-world/) - A trio of new University of Georgia research efforts focused on optimizing geospatial artificial intelligence to enhance and contribute to public safety and resilience, ultimately benefiting communities, society, and the environment. The capability to deploy GeoAI for real-time usage will enable first-responders to react rapidly to changes in terrain around the world resulting from climate
- [UGA to present 2nd annual Humanities Festival](https://news.uga.edu/uga-presents-second-annual-humanities-festival/) - The March 11-22 festival highlights richness, diversity of research and practice in the humanities The University of Georgia Humanities Festival returns for its second year on March 11-22. Building on the success of the inaugural celebration in 2023, this year’s festival will feature lectures, conversations, performances, networking opportunities and bookend keynote events with Oxford Professor of
- [UGA professor wins 2024 Sloan Fellowship](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/uga-professor-wins-2024-sloan-fellowship#new_tab) - UGA faculty member Natalie Cohen has been awarded a prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship to support her research for the next two years, the Sloan Foundation announced on Feb. 20. Cohen, assistant professor in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences department of marine sciences will receive $75,000 from her fellowship over the next two years. One of
- [$1.8 million grant to improve post-concussion driving safety](https://coe.uga.edu/news/2024-02-1-8-million-grant-to-improve-post-concussion-driving-safety/#new_tab) - Driving is a highly complicated activity that requires a combination of motor, visual, and cognitive skills to avoid catastrophic accidents. But these skills are often impaired after individuals suffer mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions. In fact, more than 3.8 million concussions occur annually in the United States, but only 44% of concussed individuals reduce
- [Newest round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants awarded](https://research.uga.edu/news/newest-round-of-presidential-interdisciplinary-seed-grants-awarded/) - Ten university-wide projects devoted to advancing interdisciplinary research across multiple application areas have been awarded Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants as part of the 2023 cohort. The Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant Program was launched in 2017 and offered again in 2019 and 2021 through a partnership between the offices of Research and Public Service and Outreach.
- [Doggedness and heart: UGA Cancer Center tackles cancer’s hardest questions](https://research.uga.edu/news/doggedness-and-heart-uga-cancer-center-tackles-cancers-hardest-questions/) - Dr. Yaguang Xi began his career in the 1990s as a practicing surgeon. But after helping perform a procedure that, while technically successful, still couldn’t save his 17-year-old patient from a recurrence of deadly gastric cancer, he began thinking more deeply about the disease’s root causes. “I thought we had saved her, but we couldn’t,”
- [Momany elected to American Academy of Microbiology](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2024/momany-elected-american-academy-microbiology#new_tab) - University of Georgia faculty member Michelle Momany is one of 65 new fellows elected to the American Academy of Microbiology, Class of 2024. Fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology, the honorific leadership group within the American Society for Microbiology, are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process, based on their records of scientific achievement and
- [Clinical assistant professor is also a lifelong learner](https://news.uga.edu/clinical-assistant-professor-is-also-a-lifelong-learner/) - Christina Proctor helps students get comfortable discussing difficult health topics If you asked Christina Proctor to describe herself in just a few words, it would be lifelong learner. And as a clinical assistant professor in the UGA College of Public Health, each day brings something new to learn. “As an instructor, you can never stop learning. There’s
- [UGA food scientists build toolbox for organic growers to address food safety concerns](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10370/organic-food-safety.html#new_tab) - University of Georgia researchers in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are part of a $3.5 million grant designed to assist organic producers in meeting both National Organic Program standards and food safety requirements. Abhinav Mishra, an associate professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Food Science and Technology, and Govindaraj Dev Kumar, an assistant professor with the
- [UGA to launch new School of Medicine](https://news.uga.edu/uga-to-launch-new-school-of-medicine/#new_tab) - With its vote on Feb. 13, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents authorized the University of Georgia to establish a new independent School of Medicine in Athens. The initiation of a school of medicine at Georgia’s flagship university comes at a time when the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. In recent
- [Joro spiders well poised to populate cities](https://news.uga.edu/joro-spiders-poised-to-populate-cities/#new_tab) - Study suggests invasive spider tolerates urban landscape better than most native spiders The Jorō (Joro) spider was first spotted stateside around 2013 and has since been spotted across Georgia and the Southeast. New research from the University of Georgia has found more clues as to why the spider has been so successful in its spread. The study found
- [UGA FoodPIC empowers food startups for successful launch and growth](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10354/foodpic-helps-startups.html) - Starting a company from the ground up is a daunting endeavor, but data shows a steady climb in startups in the United States over the past decade, with more than 330,000 businesses entering the market in 2023. Jim Gratzek, director of the University of Georgia’s Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center (FoodPIC), earned his doctorate in food
- [When Puliyur met Sheba: UGA researchers find success collaborating in life and lab](https://research.uga.edu/news/when-puliyur-met-sheba-uga-researchers-find-success-collaborating-in-life-and-lab/) - As their busy day in India ended, Puliyur and Sheba MohanKumar joined a Zoom call to discuss their successful research careers, their company, and how they juggle it all with their lives as a married couple. The duo, professors and researchers in the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, met at Madras Veterinary College
- [Meixner blends law, psychology, neuroscience in teaching & research](https://news.uga.edu/assistant-professors-new-course-blends-law-psychology-neuroscience/) - John Meixner helps students become analytical thinkers Understanding that “psychology affects every single aspect of law,” assistant professor John B. Meixner Jr. is teaching a brand new class this spring at the School of Law. Titled “Law and the Mind,” the course will be a mixture of law, psychology and neuroscience and include such topics
- [Mapping the economic value of pollinators](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10362/economics-of-pollination.html) - From beetles to butterflies, pollinators are a beautiful and integral part of nature. And these tiny creatures may be more economically important to agricultural and ecological systems than previously thought. In a recent project by the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, economist Sharon Kane and plant protection expert Becky Griffin have put together a county map displaying
- [Exploring effects of climate change in the mountain lakes of Ecuador](https://research.uga.edu/news/exploring-effects-of-climate-change-in-the-mountain-lakes-of-ecuador/) - Chimborazo Province in Ecuador is a major agricultural center. Changes in freshwater availability and agricultural sustainability affect the province, with important cultural and economic implications for the region. In September 2023, researchers from the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Department of Geography traveled to collaborate with local Ecuadorian scientists on an investigation
- [Homelessness leads to more drug, alcohol poisoning deaths](https://news.uga.edu/homelessness-leads-to-more-drug-alcohol-poisoning-deaths/#new_tab) - Study says reducing homelessness by 25% could save thousands of lives from dying by overdose Reducing homelessness by 25% could save almost 2,000 lives lost to opioid overdoses, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Published by Health Affairs, the study is the first to suggest that increased homelessness likely causes increased overdose deaths from drugs
- [UGA stroke treatment headed to clinical trial](https://news.uga.edu/uga-stroke-treatment-headed-to-clinical-trial/#new_tab) - First of its kind cell therapy targets brain inflammation caused by stroke A new therapeutic for stroke based on University of Georgia research will soon enter clinical trials. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the new drug, known as AB126, to enter a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial, which is expected to begin in the first
- [Understanding differences in nonconformity](https://news.uga.edu/understanding-differences-in-nonconformity/#new_tab) - UGA study looks at qualities of mavericks and contrarians Stand out individuals often capture our attention, especially in the United States. According to a recent University of Georgia study, not all nonconformists are the same. Although on the surface, several “stand out” individuals may look the same, they are likely different from one another in several
- [Local knowledge yields quicker, bigger sales](https://www.terry.uga.edu/location-location-location/#new_tab) - Want to sell your home for top dollar? Find someone who loves your neighborhood like you do By Terry College of Business Posted January 25, 2024 “Location, location, location” may be the mantra when choosing the right home, but new research from the University of Georgia finds it also might be key when choosing the right real
- [Supporting international students](https://news.uga.edu/supporting-international-students/#new_tab) - Wisnu Pradana approaches education, research through inclusive lens Wisnu Pradana is seeking ways to understand others. As a language and literacy educator and doctoral student in the Mary Frances Early College of Education, Pradana aims not only to educate but also support students from all backgrounds. Pradana came to the University of Georgia in 2017
- [Museum of Art receives $1M+ grant to enhance galleries](https://news.uga.edu/museum-of-art-receives-1m-grant-to-enhance-galleries/#new_tab) - The grant from the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation is the largest in the museum’s history The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia recently received a major grant from the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation to reimagine and reinstall the museum’s permanent collection galleries. The $1,085,000 grant is the largest in the museum’s history. The
- [Women farm owners more apt to binge drink](https://news.uga.edu/women-farm-owners-more-apt-to-binge-drink/#new_tab) - Farmers experience higher levels of work-related stress compared to other industries and the public A study from the University of Georgia reveals a concerning pattern of binge drinking among women who own or manage farms. The study, which was recently published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, surveyed 987 farmers across the U.S. about
- [Innovation Bootcamp launches new alumni program](https://research.uga.edu/news/innovation-bootcamp-launches-new-alumni-program/) - Innovation Bootcamp alumni came together on Jan. 17, 2024, for Innovation Gateway’s first Reboot event. Reboot is a series of events for Bootcamp alumni to get to know participants from previous cohorts through networking and sharing updates on their entrepreneurial journey. This kickoff mixer included a Q&A discussion with Skylar Security CEO Jamine Moton and
- [Study questions benefit of new Alzheimer’s drug](https://news.uga.edu/study-questions-benefit-of-new-alzheimers-drug/#new_tab) - The research suggests the drug’s hefty cost, time burden and potential side effects may not be worth the minimal benefit Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration fully approved the first drug shown to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests that patients and caregivers may not experience
- [Assistant professor shares experiences to teach food safety](https://news.uga.edu/assistant-professor-shares-experiences-to-teach-food-safety/) - by Cal Powell Carla Schwan is an assistant professor and UGA Extension food safety specialist in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA) Carla Schwan found a passion for food microbiology She didn’t realize it at the time, but Carla Schwan’s passion for food microbiology began in a hospital bed in rural
- [The future of the H-2A visa program in Georgia](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10353/h-2a-program.html#new_tab) - By Emily Cabrera An essential part of the U.S. agricultural industry, the H-2A program offers a lifeline for farmers facing seasonal labor shortages. The program enables them to hire migrant workers on a temporary basis when attempts to hire domestic workers are unsuccessful. Yet, as the agricultural sector navigates the delicate balance between productivity and financial
- [New UGA Poultry Science Building welcomes its first students](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10352/new-poultry-science-building.html#new_tab) - As students return to campus fresh from holiday break, one building is welcoming students for the very first time. Situated on University of Georgia’s South Campus, the 70,000-plus square-foot Poultry Science Building is the new home of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Department of Poultry Science. “At UGA, we have been conducting transformational poultry research, instruction
- [It takes a village: CenHTRO works to slow human trafficking](https://research.uga.edu/news/it-takes-a-village-cenhtro-works-to-slow-human-trafficking/) - Life in rural Sierra Leone offers few economic opportunities to parents like Baindu Momoh and even fewer to her children. Surviving through subsistence farming and small-scale trading, Baindu has struggled to feed and educate her daughter. So when a distant relative living in a larger town offered to take Baindu’s daughter into her home and
- [Looking up : CAES alumnus joins UGA-Griffin faculty to expand food production through controlled environment agriculture](https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/andrew-ogden/index.html) - For plant breeder Andrew Ogden, things are looking up. Way up. A new assistant professor in the University of Georgia Department of Horticulture at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Ogden focuses on breeding members of the cucurbit family — namely melons and squash — in a vertical greenhouse environment. An asset to the UGA Griffin campus, Ogden joins
- [UGA environmental law professor tackles complex climate issues](https://rivercenter.uga.edu/uga-environmental-law-professor-tackles-complex-climate-issues/) - Water has always been an undercurrent in Adam Orford’s life and career. The attorney practically grew up on Alaskan seas. With a penchant for music and languages, his career might have branched a dozen ways, but he now serves as UGA’s environmental law professor. And it’s all almost by accident. Needing marketable skills after graduating with
- [Pain-based weather forecasts could influence actions](https://news.uga.edu/pain-based-weather-forecasts-could-influence-actions/) - Study shows desire for new forecasts, potentially altered behavior when risk is high For individuals who experience chronic pain, weather can be a significant factor in their day-to-day plans. In a recent study from the University of Georgia, about 70% of respondents said they would alter their behavior based on weather-based pain forecasts. Christopher Elcik, geography/atmospheric sciences lecturer
- [CAES researchers secure $4 million to tackle silverleaf whitefly problem](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10346/whitefly-research.html) - In 2017, an outbreak of a small, white bug — about a millimeter in size — swept through south Georgia, causing widespread damage totaling more than $150 million to the vegetable industry that year. Now fully established throughout the state, silverleaf whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) have proven to be a persistent threat to numerous economically important
- [Providing the CARE our seniors need—and deserve](https://research.uga.edu/news/providing-the-care-our-seniors-need-and-deserve/) - More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number will more than double, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The CARE (Cognitive Aging Research and Education) Center at the University of Georgia College of Public Health is developing research to support people with dementia as well as their care partners. In
- [Makerspace director found the perfect mix of thinking and doing](https://news.uga.edu/makerspace-director-found-the-perfect-mix-of-thinking-and-doing/) - Andrew Johnson took an unconventional path to becoming an emerging technologies librarian Andrew Johnson isn’t just a thinker. He’s also a doer. A first-generation college student who worked in an auto body shop while falling in love with literature, Johnson’s unconventional academic path and eclectic interests laid the foundation for his career as the emerging technologies
- [CenHTRO’s Anna Cody works to make an impact in children’s lives](https://research.uga.edu/news/cenhtros-anna-cody-works-to-make-an-impact-in-childrens-lives/) - Growing up, Anna Cody was always taking care of kids. The older sister of three brothers in a military family, she often found herself babysitting. Others may have gotten annoyed, but Cody loved it. When she began her undergraduate degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, she knew she wanted to work with young people in some
- [Symposium highlights UGA’s interdisciplinary AI and data science research and scholarship](https://news.uga.edu/symposium-highlights-ugas-interdisciplinary-ai-and-data-science-research-and-scholarship/) - 7 hours ago by Mike Wooten Ian Bogost, center, of Washington University in St. Louis speaks during a panel discussion at the AI and Data Science Across Disciplines Symposium on Nov. 30 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Meg Mittelstadt, left, director of UGA’s Center for Teaching and Learning, and Tianming
- [Diego Huet zeroes in on parasite that affects thousands each year](https://research.uga.edu/news/diego-huet-zeroes-in-on-parasite-that-affects-thousands-each-year/) - From an early age, Diego Huet has been interested in the unusual and fascinating found in the natural world. His early encounters with animals, plants and insects nurtured his curiosity about nature. Their striking colors and sometimes strange shapes drew his interest, and even today he continues to capture them through macro photography. It was
- [Decoding of aspen tree genome reveals new satellite DNA](https://warnell.uga.edu/news/stories/2023/decoding-aspen-tree-genome-reveals-new-satellite-dna-0) - A project to decode the genome of aspen trees has revealed a new wrinkle in how chromosomes are constructed—and it may have larger evolutionary implications, according to researchers at the University of Georgia. Using new, high-powered sequencing and assembly technologies, Ran Zhou, a postdoctoral associate in the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources,
- [School counselors report prevalence of vaping, gaming issues among adolescents](https://news.uga.edu/school-counselors-report-prevalence-of-vaping-gaming-issues-among-adolescents/) - But most report a lack of formalized training in these two addictive behaviors Addictive behaviors often develop during adolescence and can lead to issues with mental and physical health. Despite these consequences, most high school counselors, who are positioned to address these issues, report a lack of formalized training in two addictive behaviors—vaping and internet gaming,
- [CAES researcher explores ancient wheat genomes to improve diversity in bread wheat](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10342/bread-wheat-genomics.html#new_tab) - University of Georgia plant genomics expert Robin Buell is part of an international team seeking to mine an untapped genetic resource for wheat improvement by sequencing the genomes of ancient varieties representing the worldwide diversity of bread wheat. The two-year project— called the Wheat Diversity Project — is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and
- [Larry Hornak: Encouraging investigators to team up & think big](https://research.uga.edu/news/larry-hornak-encouraging-investigators-to-team-up-think-big/) - In 2020, Professor Larry Hornak from the University of Georgia College of Engineering was appointed associate vice president in the Office of Research (OoR) with the responsibility of overseeing integrative team initiatives. Building on the momentum of the 2017 launch of UGA’s Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant program and OoR’s existing Office for Proposal Enhancement, Hornak
- [Talent and creativity take center stage in UGA’s 12th Spotlight on the Arts festival](https://research.uga.edu/news/talent-and-creativity-take-center-stage-in-ugas-12th-spotlight-on-the-arts-festival/) - The University of Georgia’s outstanding arts programming and research were on full display at the 12th annual Spotlight on the Arts festival in November. With more than 65 events and exhibitions, it was a rich celebration of the literary, performing and visual arts on campus. Highlights of the festival included a performance by seven-time Grammy
- [Active learning intervention challenges race-based medicine](https://franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2023/active-learning-intervention-challenges-race-based-medicine) - Despite ongoing efforts in the corporate world and academia to untangle and correct inaccurate notions about race and biology, strong currents of belief and practice continue to challenge what can appear to be a broader awareness. For example, although race has no biological basis, medical school training curricula tend to misrepresent race and reinforce biologically-essential
- [Hu, Sellers named National Academy of Inventors Fellows](https://research.uga.edu/news/hu-sellers-named-national-academy-of-inventors-fellows/) - UGA Provost Jack Hu and Professor Holly Sellers were elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
- [Black patients less likely to receive lifesaving stroke treatments](https://news.uga.edu/black-patients-less-likely-to-receive-stroke-treatments/#new_tab) - Minority patients who do get treatment for ischemic stroke have longer hospital stays Almost 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. African Americans and other people of color have a substantially higher risk of experiencing a stroke than their white counterparts. And they’re also significantly more
- [Top @UGAResearch stories of 2023](https://research.uga.edu/news/top-ugaresearch-stories-of-2023/) - Reflecting on the year 2023, University of Georgia researchers contributed to groundbreaking advancement in vaccines and health care, to the rejuvenation of American chestnut trees, to surprising revelations about the shy nature of Joro spiders, and much more. Here are highlights of 12 of our most noteworthy research stories from this year: Call it a
- [CAES researchers spearhead development of new soybean cyst nematode-resistant cultivars](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10334/scn-resistant-cultivars.html#new_tab) - Plant-parasitic nematodes cause billions of dollars in annual yield losses and represent a major impediment to meeting the challenge of feeding an ever-growing global population. One plant-parasitic nematode, the soybean cyst nematode (SCN), has been a long-standing focus of research and innovation in the Melissa G. Mitchum Lab at the University of Georgia College of
- [CAES leads effort to tackle emerging threat to watermelon, cucumber production](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10336/usda-cucurbit-grant.html#new_tab) - Seven East Coast states harvested nearly 102,000 acres of watermelon and cucumber in 2019 and 2020, representing more than 62% ($410 million) and 45% ($180 million) of the U.S. production of the two crops, respectively. Growers of cucurbits — which include melons, pumpkin, squash and cucumbers — face numerous challenges in production, leading to decreased
- [AI takes center stage at 2nd annual School of Computing Research Day](https://research.uga.edu/news/ai-takes-center-stage-at-2nd-annual-school-of-computing-research-day/) - Led by a new director and with a year of momentum behind it, the University of Georgia School of Computing (SOC) held its second annual SOC Research Day on Nov. 17 to celebrate the rapidly growing prominence of computing research across the university. Held in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, the event pulled together
- [Fostering a cat can ease loneliness](https://news.uga.edu/fostering-a-cat-can-ease-loneliness/#new_tab) - A great deal of research has focused on dogs, but this study is one of the first to demonstrate that cat companions are also beneficial No one needs science to tell them that dogs make faithful and loving companions. Cats, on the other hand, could use the endorsement. The University of Georgia and Brenau University
- [UGA receives multiyear grant to address obesity in Georgia](https://news.uga.edu/uga-receives-multiyear-grant-to-address-obesity-in-georgia/#new_tab) - The funds will be used to improve access to healthy foods and physical activity The University of Georgia has been awarded $804,000 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve access to healthy foods and physical activity in Georgia counties with high rates of obesity. Two decades after being named an epidemic, high
- [Art and AI collide for Associate Professor John Gibbs](https://research.uga.edu/news/art-and-ai-collide-for-associate-professor-john-gibbs/) - University of Georgia Associate Professor John Gibbs always wanted to be involved in artificial intelligence. As far back as the late 1970s and early 1980s, when he was preparing to enter college, he was fascinated by how neural networks modeling the human brain might revolutionize technology and bring it closer to the worlds depicted in
- [UGA hosts Senators Manchin, Blunt at first Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility](https://news.uga.edu/uga-hosts-senators-manchin-blunt-at-first-johnny-isakson-symposium-on-political-civility/#new_tab) - On Nov. 10, the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs hosted Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) for the inaugural Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility, an event that celebrates the late senator’s legendary qualities of decency, statesmanship, and dedication to common sense problem-solving in the public interest.
- [Joint faculty member directs inclusive stage productions](https://news.uga.edu/joint-faculty-member-directs-inclusive-stage-productions/#new_tab) - Daniel Ellis highlights new voices within inherited repertoire Daniel Ellis joined the UGA faculty in 2021 as an academic professional in opera and theatre for the Hugh Hodgson School of Music and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ theatre and film department. In this position he is a teacher, stage director, producer, collaborator and
- [UGA dedicates Truist Plaza](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-dedicates-truist-plaza/) - The University of Georgia, Truist Bank and the Truist Foundation dedicated the new Truist Plaza outside of UGA’s Delta Innovation Hub on Nov. 3, recognizing Truist’s support for the University’s innovation and entrepreneurial community. The new outdoor gathering space commemorates a 2021 grant of $1.25 million from the Truist Foundation. Located at the interface of
- [Study investigates using telemedicine for flu diagnosis](https://news.uga.edu/study-investigates-using-telemedicine-for-flu-diagnosis/#new_tab) - Almost a quarter of Americans now opt for a telehealth visit, which can mean rewriting some of the rules clinicians depend on to make diagnostics decisions. Imagine you’re feeling achy. You have a cough, and you might have a fever. It’s flu season, so you want to have a doctor check you out. Almost a
- [Impact of food nutrition labels on retail pricing and consumer purchasing](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10317/food-labels.html#new_tab) - The Nutrition Facts labels on the back of packaged food help consumers by breaking down the ingredients and nutritional value of the product. That information is supposed to help consumers make informed food choices, but do these labels provide a complete picture of what “healthy” really means? And does the way information is provided on
- [Harnessing genetics to combat climate change](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10333/2023-dwb-lecture.html#new_tab) - Without direct intervention, food systems could be the largest contributor to environmental pollution by mid-century. This warning — and more importantly, the research efforts in place to make change — were highlighted in Edward Buckler’s keynote address at the 2023 D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards. Buckler, a research geneticist with the Agricultural Research Service, the
- [Study offers insights into movement of wild pigs](https://news.uga.edu/study-offers-insights-into-movement-of-wild-pigs/#new_tab) - Recent research highlights the potential for problems when pigs are relocated, often illegally for hunting When introduced into a new area, wild pigs will roam. A lot. That’s one finding from a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia who followed the movements of relocated wild pigs—also referred to as feral hogs—over several
- [UGA Aquarium volunteers monitor coastal nest boxes](https://news.uga.edu/uga-aquarium-volunteers-monitor-coastal-nest-boxes/#new_tab) - The program involves tracking the nesting and breeding behaviors of common birds, including eastern bluebirds and Carolina chickadees With a pair of binoculars and data sheets in hand, Beth Webster heads out the back door of the University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium to her first stop, a wooden nest box just outside
- [Imperiled frogs are dying off at alarming rates. Here’s what researchers know.](https://rivercenter.uga.edu/imperiled-frogs-are-dying-off-at-alarming-rates-heres-what-researchers-know/#new_tab) - Below towering trunks of pine, among wiregrass and wildflowers, rain falls and pools together to create wetlands in the longleaf pine ecosystem of the southeastern United States. Known as ephemeral wetlands, these important habitats go through cycles of being completely dried and refilled. Their temporary waters will become the first home for many species of
- [Revitalizing its legacy, UGA-Tifton invests in the next century of research and innovation](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10261/uga-tifton-renovations.html#new_tab) - To meet the needs of a rapidly changing agricultural landscape and a growing campus population, the University of Georgia Tifton campus is undergoing crucial infrastructure upgrades to bring its more than century-old facilities up to 21st-century standards. Michael Toews, assistant dean for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on the Tifton campus, said the
- [Guarding the gardeners of the forest](https://news.uga.edu/guarding-the-gardeners-of-the-forest/#new_tab) - Ph.D. student Jorge Rojas researching conservation efforts for tapirs A radiocollared tapir. Tapirs are endangered herbivores that look like a small rhino, with a nose that resembles a short trunk and lives in Central and South America. (Photo by Michiel Van Noppen) Jorge Rojas is protecting living fossils. Those “fossils” are Baird’s tapir, an endangered
- [Deer dynamics: Student helps unlock mysteries of chronic wasting disease](https://warnell.uga.edu/news/stories/2023/deer-dynamics-student-helps-unlock-mysteries-chronic-wasting-disease#new_tab) - Hundreds of GPS collars. Thousands of movements tracked across the mountains. Millions of photographs. These are the elements now being assembled to give researchers a clearer picture of chronic wasting disease, a highly contagious, deadly disease affecting a large number of deer and elk in Arkansas. A trio of researchers collects samples from fawns. A
- [Can fences hold back nature?](https://srel.uga.edu/can-fences-hold-back-nature/#new_tab) - How do fences affect wildlife movement patterns? This question has been trending in wildlife management for decades. From mountain lions in Los Angeles crossing freeways to fences in our own backyards repelling deer, wild pigs, and squirrels, how do human-made barriers affect wildlife? James Beasley, a professor with the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology
- [Wild pig populations in U.S. can be managed](https://research.uga.edu/news/wild-pig-populations-in-u-s-can-be-managed/) - Recent conservation efforts have proven effective at controlling wild pig populations in the Southeastern United States, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Within 24 months of the start of control efforts in the study area located around the Savannah River
- [UGA undergrad brings science vividly to life](https://research.uga.edu/news/uga-undergrad-brings-science-vividly-to-life/) - Daniel Sina Rouhani is just finishing up his second year as a UGA undergrad, but this genetics and biochemistry double major has already put together a portfolio that would be the envy of many college graduates. Rouhani is the founder of the 3D design studio ExonScientific, which develops new techniques in digital graphic design to
- [UGA partners with Fort Valley State University to launch new student research program](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/8892/Rising-Scholars-Internship.html#new_tab) - Published on 03/17/22 UGA partners with Fort Valley State University to launch new student research program By Jordan Powers for CAES News The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is now accepting applications for a new internship program with Fort Valley State University (FVSU) slated for summer 2022. The Rising Scholars Internship is an opportunity for students from FVSU to
- [Inaugural class of Rising Scholars spends summer conducting research with CAES](https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/9008/rising-scholars.html#new_tab) - By Caroline Hinton As the inaugural class of Rising Scholars, ten Fort Valley State University students have spent the summer on UGA's Athens campus conducting research in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The students stand in front of Conner Hall on UGA's Athens campus. As the inaugural class of Rising Scholars, ten Fort
- [Student logs where wildlife and people collide](https://news.uga.edu/student-logs-where-wildlife-and-people-collide/#new_tab) - 7 hours agoby Cole Sosebee Lavendar Harris sets a trail camera in the forest near Lake Herrick. (Photo by Brett Szczepanski/UGA) Lavendar Harris analyzes thousands of images to understand Athens-area wildlife When Lavendar Harris is scrolling through images on her laptop, she isn’t looking at memories of the last home football game. Instead, she’s combing
- [ER physician turns to fashion merchandising students for problem-solving](https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/er-physician-turns-to-fashion-merchandising-students-for-problem-solving#new_tab) - Author: Cal Powell | 706-542-6402 | More about Cal Contact: Laura McAndrews | 706-542-4891 | More about Laura Emergency room physicians have to make quick decisions, few as important as determining appropriate dosages of medication for incoming patients. Some drugs are dosed using a patient’s height and weight, but for some patients who are unresponsive
- [Finding inspiration everywhere](https://news.uga.edu/finding-inspiration-everywhere/#new_tab) - Wyn Thomas brings life to the stage as playwright, composer and more Wyn Thomas looks at the world as a source of inspiration. As someone who is surrounded by art and theater—she’s a playwright, composer, actor and director—she knows life can transform into something bigger than a one-time experience. “I get inspiration from my own
- [From point to pixel: New paths in a changing world](https://news.uga.edu/from-point-to-pixel-new-paths-in-a-changing-world/#new_tab) - Student Nathan Tesfayi explores novel solutions to environmental issues Nathan Tesfayi’s story is about resilience and big ambitions. Born in State College, Pennsylvania, to Ethiopian parents, his life journey has taken him from living in Ethiopia to studies at the University of Georgia, research with NASA, and more. Tesfayi’s interest in the environment was sparked
- [Taking a closer look: Georgia Electron Microscopy Laboratory brings smaller side of science into focus](https://research.uga.edu/news/taking-a-closer-look-georgia-electron-microscopy-laboratory-brings-smaller-side-of-science-into-focus/) - Located within the Interdisciplinary STEM Research 1 Building on East Campus Road, the Georgia Electron Microscopy Laboratory (GEM) caters to a wide variety of colleges and departments on UGA’s campus and beyond. The lab, a core research facility of the Office of Research, has offered imaging and analysis services to stakeholders both within and outside
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- [CED's Fernandez uses virtual reality to advance research](https://ced.uga.edu/news_and_events/assistant-professor-uses-virtual-reality-to-advance-research/#new_tab) - Navigating a virtual world may seem like a scene from a science fiction movie, but for Jessica Fernandez, it is an integral part of her research at the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design. Fernandez is an assistant professor of landscape architecture, and in 2022, she created the CED’s first-ever emerging technology laboratory,
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- [UGA receives $2.2M to study labor trafficking](https://news.uga.edu/uga-receives-2-2m-to-study-labor-trafficking/#new_tab) - 6 hours agoby André Gallant Investigators on the new UGA project to research labor trafficking in Southern Africa are, from left, Lydia Aletraris, David Okech, Laura Zimmermann and Hui Yi. Not pictured: Mary Ager and Anna Cody. (Submitted photo) Research focuses on increasing financial capability of vulnerable populations The University of Georgia will receive $2.2
- [Report: High numbers of children in Guinea experience trafficking](https://cenhtro.uga.edu/news/child_trafficking_labor_guinea_cenhtro_apries/#new_tab) - Extremely high numbers of children in Guinea experience child trafficking or child labor, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach (CenHTRO). Gathering data from two hotspot regions for child trafficking in the West African country, Boké and Mamou, the report estimates that 63% of children (5
- [Partners creating universal definition of human trafficking](https://news.uga.edu/partners-creating-universal-definition-of-human-trafficking/#new_tab) - The goal is to develop a common language so it can be measured worldwide International conventions and national laws each define human trafficking in legal terms. But little is known about how these definitions differ or overlap, posing problems for researchers who seek to precisely measure the prevalence of human trafficking in its many contexts
- [CenHTRO hosts Prevalence Reduction Innovation Forum](https://cenhtro.uga.edu/news/cenhtro_prevalence_reduction_innovation_forum_conference_2023/#new_tab) - Human trafficking can’t be studied with a one-size-fits-all approach. The crime affects people in different ways, depending on where they live and what type of exploitation they’re experiencing. Researchers need methodological options, and they need to know which ones are most effective in various global contexts. An initiative by the University of Georgia’s Center on
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## Timeline Stories

- [David's Place](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/letters-between-brothers/) - For his research, Pavlić gained access to letters between brothers James and David Baldwin that only a select few people have ever seen. Here, he points out the apartment where David lived for a decade after returning from the Korean War.
- [A home away from home](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/moore-family/) - As an adolescent, Baldwin was a welcome guest in the home of a friend, Arthur Moore, whose family guided him in early religious conversion and set him on a course to becoming a young preacher himself.
- [The comforts of a friend's home](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/a-quiet-retreat/) - In the 1960s, after the success of The Fire Next Time, Baldwin was becoming a household name. Though he had rented a large apartment on the Upper West Side, he preferred to spend most of his time here, at the home of his friend Tom Michaelis in the East Village.
- [Creative awakenings](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/of-mentors-and-men/) - Baldwin got his start as a writer at P.S. 139, Frederick Douglass Junior High School, where he met a pair of mentors who helped guide him toward his future path.
- [A fairly stable address](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/another-village/) - Baldwin lived in the West Village while working on his third novel, Another Country, which he went on to finish in Istanbul in 1961. This apartment was a fairly stable home for a man who moved around often.
- [An artists' commune, almost](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/the-home-that-wasnt/) - At one point, Baldwin and a group of friends attempted to rent two adjacent apartments, where they would establish a sort of creative commune. Catching sight of Baldwin, the only Black member of the group, however, the landlord decided to rent to someone else.
- [First big break](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/go-tell-it-on-the-mountain/) - In 1945, Baldwin lived with three roommates in the East Village. It was during this time that he first met the author Richard Wright and wrote the 70 pages of Crying Holy, the first draft of Baldwin’s first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain.
- [We've got the better deal](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/a-room-in-greenwich-village/) - Baldwin briefly shared a one-bedroom studio in Greenwich Village with aspiring actor Gene Benton. Benton went on to make a career in TV and movies, living most of his life in California. .
- [Tenement life](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/fifth-avenue-uptown/) - Here, Pavlić visits the location of Baldwin’s childhood home, near where, as a teenager, he began preaching in the church like his father. The housing for poor residents of Harlem at the time was poorly built and maintained, particularly on the heels of the Great Depression, and much of it has since been destroyed.
- [Active learning](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/active-learning/) - In elementary school, Baldwin benefited from the attention of a visionary principal, who employed more active instead of rote learning. It was here that Baldwin began developing a deep appreciation for the arts.
- [Bassinets and books](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/bassinets-and-books/) - One of the only places the young James Baldwin’s mother allowed him to go on his own was the 135th Street Branch of the New York Public Library, where he “read every book they had at least once.” Today, the branch is part of the site of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
- [An auspicious beginning](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/an-auspicious-beginning/) - On August 1, 1924, Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association opened its annual convention with an extravagant parade through Harlem, past the hospital where James Baldwin’s mother labored to bring him into the world. Baldwin was born the next day as the UNIA gala continued in the streets below.
- [Pavlić Timeline](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/pavlic-timeline/)
- [1948](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1948/) - THE MUSEUM OPENS NOVEMBER 8,1948 The museum opens to the public on UGA’s North Campus in what is now UGA’s Administration Building (and was then the basement of the old university library). Alfred Holbrook will serve as the museum’s director for 25 years alongside his assistant Millie Dearing, presenting more than 900 works of art
- [1945](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1945/) - THE GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART IS FOUNDED With a donation of 100 American paintings, Alfred Heber Holbrook, a retired lawyer from New York, chooses the University of Georgia in Athens as the site for a museum in memory of his late wife, Eva Underhill Holbrook.
- [1958](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1958/) - MORE SPACE The UGA library moves into its new building and the museum takes over the entire structure on North Campus, adding five new galleries. Lloyd Goodrich, then associate director of the Whitney Museum of American Art, speaks at a rededication ceremony on January 28, 1958, that also celebrates the 10th anniversary of the museum's
- [2023](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2023/) - A DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY The museum celebrates 75 years of free inspiration, with a year of looking back at its history.
- [2020](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2020-2/) - COVID-19 CHANGES EVERYTHING The COVID-19 pandemic hits, and the museum enthusiastically reinvents itself, focusing on new ways to access its collection and exhibitions that have continued.
- [2019](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2019-2/) - MUSEUM STUDIES AND CONTEMPORARY ART UGA launches a Museum Studies Certificate Program, much of which relies on our collections and expertise. John and Sara Shlesinger of Atlanta donate 110 works of contemporary art to the collection.
- [2017](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2017/) - OPENING UP OUR VAULTS A public collections database launches, allowing visitors to experience the collection from around the world.
- [2013](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2013-3/) - RUSSIAN ART AND ART ACROSS CAMPUS The exhibition “Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great (1762 - 1796)” kickstarts a new focus on Russian art, eventually resulting in the endowment of a curatorial position (the Parker Curator of Russian Art) and considerable growth in the collection. The same year, UGA begins its
- [2012](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2012-4/) - DIVERSIFYING THE COLLECTION Larry and Brenda Thompson donate 100 works of art by African American artists to the collection, mirroring Holbrook’s original gift, and establish an endowment to fund a curatorial position studying African American and African Diasporic art.
- [2005](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2005-2/) - 5TH-GRADE TOURS The annual 5th-grade tour program starts, thanks to Buddy and Lucy Allen’s sponsorship, allowing all Clarke County School District 5th-graders to visit the museum every year. The program serves as the model for Experience UGA, a partnership that aims to bring every Clarke County student to UGA's campus for an annual field trip
- [2011](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2011-2/) - ART EXPANDS The museum completes a major expansion and renovation designed by Gluckman Mayner Architects. New galleries house the permanent collection, and the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden houses works by women artists.
- [2002](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2002-2/) - THE PIERRE DAURA CENTER Martha Randolph Daura establishes the Pierre Daura Center at the museum, including the artist’s archive and more than 600 works of art. She also endows the position of Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, the first endowed curatorial position at the museum. The Pierre Daura Study Center organizes exhibitions and promotes
- [2001](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2001/) - BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATIONS The Friends organize the museum’s first Black history celebration, a tradition that has grown and continues today with awards presented to artists.
- [2000](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2000-2/) - THE HENRY D. GREEN CENTER FOR THE DECORATIVE ARTS The Henry D. Green Center for the Study of the Decorative Arts is established and the museum initiates a program of biennial symposia on the decorative arts (first held in 2002). The museum has published many of the papers from each symposium in a series of
- [1999](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1999/) - A PRESENCE ON THE INTERNET The museum gets its first website, enabling it to reach a much larger and broader audience.
- [1996](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1996/) - THE BIG MOVE The museum opens a new 52,000-square-foot building within the university’s Performing and Visual Arts Complex.
- [1992](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1992/) - THE LONGEST SERVING DIRECTOR William Underwood Eiland is named director, beginning a tenure that lasts until 2023 and includes unprecedented growth.
- [1990](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1990/) - INTERNSHIPS Museum internship program begins. The museum has provided hundreds of undergraduate and graduate UGA students experiential learning and on-the-job training, and many of them have gone on to work in museums.
- [1989](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1989-2/) - THE MUSEUM SHOP AND THE COLLECTORS The Museum Shop opens. The same year marks the founding of the Collectors, a group of the Friends that focuses on art collecting and connoisseurship. The Collectors have raised funds to buy several significant acquisitions for our collection.
- [1987](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1987/) - ELEGANT SALUTE Elegant Salute is held for the first time. This gala fundraiser was originally spearheaded by Smitty Griffith and continues to be held every other year to raise money for programming.
- [1986](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1986-3/) - FAMILY DAY Family Day begins. This free program for all ages still takes place every month on a Saturday morning and has served tens of thousands of people since.
- [1985](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1985/) - “GEORGIA’S LEGACY” The exhibition “Georgia’s Legacy: History Charted Through the Arts” opens, celebrating UGA’s bicentennial and serving as the museum’s first major effort in decorative arts.
- [1982](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1982/) - THE OFFICIAL STATE MUSEUM OF ART The Georgia General Assembly names the museum the official state museum of art, with the help of Louise McBee.
- [1979](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1979/) - ACCREDITATION The museum is accredited for the first time by the American Association of Museums (now the American Alliance of Museums), the museum field’s mark of distinction since 1971. It has been reaccredited every time it has applied.
- [1971](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1971-2/) - THE FRIENDS OF THE GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART Edda Agee, Mel Fuller, M. Smith “Smitty” Griffith and museum director Bill Paul found the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art as a support group for the museum and its mission. Agee had moved to Athens from Kansas, where she and her husband Warren had been
- [1967](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1967/) - BILL PAUL William D. “Bill” Paul Jr. is appointed as the first curator of the museum. He became director in 1969, and Holbrook became director emeritus that year.
- [1961](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1961/) - THE KRESS STUDY COLLECTION The museum receives a Samuel H. Kress Study Collection of 12 Italian Renaissance and baroque paintings, an important addition to its collection and one that helped UGA become nationally noticed for Renaissance art history studies.
- [1952](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1952/) - SHARING THE COLLECTION Holbrook drives around the state in a car filled with 20+ paintings, giving talks from Tallulah Falls to Brunswick and from Statesboro to Blakely, like a one-man extension service for art.
- [2021](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2021/) - SREL celebrates its 70th anniversary on June 23.
- [2015](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2015/) - The NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates in Radioecology begins, and an SREL study finds wildlife thriving in Chernobyl. (Photo courtesy of SREL)
- [2012](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2012-3/) - Olin E. “Gene” Rhodes, Jr. becomes director. (Photo by Peter Frey)
- [2019](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2019/) - Research begins in epigenetics—the effect of environmental factors on reproduction and aging—and the lab reaches its 3,500th publication.
- [2000](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2000/) - SREL attains the Guinness World Record for longest daily amphibian and reptile study at Rainbow Bay.
- [1995](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1995-2/) - SREL begins Ecologist for a Day, an outdoor experiential learning program for K-12 students, and reaches its 2,000th publication. (Photo courtesy of SREL)
- [1993](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1993/) - SREL researchers travel to Chernobyl, using fish samples to study the long-term effects of high-level radiation contamination. (Photo courtesy of SREL)
- [1986](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1986-2/) - SREL reaches its 1000th scientific publication.
- [1978](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1978/) - The lab begins a project that becomes the longest amphibian and reptile study in the world. (Photo courtesy of SREL)
- [1972](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1972/) - The Savannah River Site, formerly the Savannah River Plant, is named the first National Environmental Research Park through the efforts of faculty member I. Lehr Brisbin.
- [1971](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1971/) - The lab begins to study thermal ecology—the effects on fauna and flora after nuclear reactors release hot waters into streams and ponds. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski)
- [1951](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1951/) - UGA Professor Eugene Odum submits a $150,000 proposal to the Atomic Energy Commission to conduct ecological studies of the Savannah River Plant area. (Photo courtesy of SREL)
- [1968](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1968/) - 892 acres are reserved for the first set-asides, habitats that will be protected and -serve as control areas. (Photo by Walker Montgomery)
- [1962](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1962/) - Frank Golley becomes the first director of the lab; budget: $60,000, 15 staff. The lab is known as the Laboratory of Radiation Ecology. (Photo by Walker Montgomery)
- [1965](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1965/) - Faculty members build the country’s first portable irradiator, a large lead container filled with radioactive cesium used to study plant and wildlife responses to gamma radiation under field conditions.
- [1964](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1964/) - The university renames the lab the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory to reflect the broad spectrum of ecological research conducted on the site.
- [1995](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1995/) - BMA is founded as the Media Archives & Peabody Awards Collection with 18 collections, the most significant being the WSB Newsfilm and the Peabody Awards Collection. It is located on the 7th floor of the Main Library behind the Media Department.
- [Founding of the University of Georgia](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/founding-of-the-university-of-georgia/) - Photo courtesy of UGA Marketing and Communications
- [The Great Pyramid of Giza is built](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/the-great-pyramid-of-giza-is-built/) - Photo by Andrej Privizer / Shutterstock.com
- [1984](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1984-2/) - IBR becomes an umbrella organization for behavioral research on campus and is internally reorganized into the Center for Family Research, the Biographical Data Bank and the Cognitive Research Focus Group. The Survey Research Center and the Center for Research on Deviance (formerly named the Center for Research on Crime and Delinquency) officially become part of
- [1984](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1984/) - Owens retires, and Abraham Tesser is appointed director of IBR.
- [2020](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2020/) - OIBR celebrates its 50th anniversary as a hub for social and behavioral science research at UGA. Over the last five decades, external funding proposal submissions exceeded $1 billion dollars, and external funding awards totaled $272 million dollars.
- [2013](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2013-2/) - Lillian Eby is appointed director.
- [2011](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2011/) - After a $1 million endowment from Barbara Owens, IBR is renamed the William A. and Barbara Owens Institute for Behavioral Research.
- [2003](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2003/) - Steve Beach is appointed director.
- [1994](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1994/) - Rex Forehand is appointed director.
- [1989](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1989/) - The Junior Faculty Research Mentoring Program begins, and the William A. Owens Lecture Series is inaugurated.
- [1986](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1986/) - IBR extramural funding awards exceed $1 million.
- [1970](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1970/) - UGA’s Social Science Research Institute formally becomes the Institute for Behavioral Research within the Office of the Vice President of Research. William A. (Bill) Owens is appointed founding director.
- [The last woolly mammoths on earth die on Wrangel Island off the coast of Russia](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/the-last-wooly-mammoths-on-earth-die-on-wrangel-island-off-the-coast-of-russia/) - Photo by leonello / iStock.com
- [2013](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2013/) - The earliest-known plantation baseball game, from 1919, is discovered in The Pebble Hill Plantation Film Collection.
- [2012](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2012-2/) - The Pebble Hill Plantation Film Collection reveals the earliest-known filmed footage in Georgia, from 1917.
- [2010](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2010/) - BMA wins a Southeastern Regional Emmy for “Andrew Young Presents: How We Got Over.”
- [2005](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2005/) - A unique “lost” episode in “The Honeymooners” history is discovered in the Peabody Awards Collection. The episode, titled “Love Letter,” originally aired Oct. 16, 1954, on “The Jackie Gleason Show.”
- [2004](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2004/) - BMA gets a Save America's Treasures grant for $300,000 to digitize and preserve local television content in the Peabody Awards Collection.
- [2002](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2002/) - The archive is renamed the Walter J. Brown Media Archives & Peabody Awards Collection after a large donation from the Watson-Brown Foundation to honor Brown, a journalist and pioneer broadcaster.
- [1998](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/1998/) - BMA gets a National Endowment for the Humanities grant for $96,589 to preserve African American history and culture programming in the Peabody Awards Collection.
- [2018](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2018/) - BMA gets a National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant for $216,280 to digitize and preserve public broadcasting content in the Peabody Awards Collection in collaboration with the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
- [2012](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/2012/) - The Special Collections Building opens at UGA, housing the Brown Media Archive and two other special collections units and featuring a new exhibit area to highlight collections.
- [UGA grad student Kat Napora begins sampling ancient bald cypress trees at Butler Island](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/uga-grad-student-kat-napora-begins-sampling-ancient-bald-cypress-trees-at-butler-island/) - Photo courtesy of Kat Napora
- [Founding of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, today Mexico City](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/founding-of-the-aztec-capital-of-tenochtitlan-today-mexico-cit/) - Photo by Viktor / iStock.com
- [UGA Laboratory of Archaeology is established](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/uga-laboratory-of-archaeology-is-established/)
- [Queen Elizabeth I’s navy defeats the Spanish Armada](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/queen-elizabeth-is-navy-defeats-the-spanish-armada/)
- [The Viking Age begins with the attack on Lindisfarne Abbey in England](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/the-viking-age-begins-with-the-attack-on-lindisfarne-abbey-in-england/)
- [Queen Seondeok of the Silla Kingdom of Korea builds the oldest still-standing astronomical observatory](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/queen-seondeok-of-the-silla-kingdom-of-korea-builds-the-oldest-still-standing-astronomical-observatory/) - Photo by Iseo Yang / iStock.com
- [Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, builds the Terracotta Army to guard his mausoleum](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/qin-shi-huang-the-first-emperor-of-china-builds-the-terracotta-army-to-guard-his-mausoleum/) - Photo by dndavis / iStock.com
- [Mount Vesuvius erupts, destroying the Roman city of Pompeii](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/mount-vesuvius-erupts-destroying-the-roman-city-of-pompeii/)
- [Tutankhamun becomes Pharaoh of Egypt](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/tutankhamun-becomes-pharaoh-of-egypt/)
- [Indigenous people in the coastal Southeast create the first pottery in North America](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/indigenous-people-in-the-coastal-southeast-create-the-first-pottery-in-north-america/)
- [The oldest tree in the world, a bristlecone pine in California called Methuselah, sprouts](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/the-oldest-tree-in-the-world-a-bristlecone-pine-in-california-called-methuselah-sprouts/)
- [Approximate time that Ötzi the Iceman lived](https://research.uga.edu/news/timeline/approximate-time-that-otzi-the-iceman-lived/) - Photo by Zigres / Shutterstock.com
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## Episode

- [When pads aren't enough: The science of player safety](https://research.uga.edu/news/listen/when-pads-arent-enough-ron-courson-discusses-the-science-of-player-safety/) - Over the course of his 30-plus years preparing athletes for the rigors of competition, Ron Courson has seen it all—from devastating injuries to global pandemics. In this episode, he explains why data and preparation are the key lines of defense for player health.

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- [Jackson Schroeder](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jackson-schroeder/)
- [Gary Goettling](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/gary-goettling/)
- [Michaela DiGiovanni](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/michaela-digiovanni/)
- [Jane Roberts](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jane-roberts/)
- [Cole Sosebee](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/cole-sosebee/)
- [Josie Smith](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/josie-smith/)
- [Jake Strickland](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jake-strickland/)
- [Olivia Allen](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/olivia-allen/)
- [Olivia Randall](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/olivia-randall/)
- [Cheryth Youngmann](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/cheryth-youngmann/)
- [Reif Evans](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/reif-evans/)
- [Lillian Dickens](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/lillian-dickens/)
- [Becky Griffin](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/becky-griffin/)
- [Lily Fleenor](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/lily-fleenor/)
- [Erica Techo](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/erica-techo/)
- [Hannah Gallant](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/hannah-gallant/)
- [Emily Halnon](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/emily-halnon/)
- [Simer Virk](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/simer-virk/)
- [David Mitchell](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/david-mitchell/)
- [Jayne Roberts](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jayne-roberts/)
- [Jennifer Reynolds](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jennifer-reynolds/)
- [Angel Bhardwaj](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/angel-bhardwaj/)
- [Laurel Clark](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/laurel-clark/)
- [Shaun Baer](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/shaun-baer/)
- [Kris Braman](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/kris-braman/)
- [Gabriel Stephenson](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/gabriel-stephenson/)
- [Jemima Mandapati](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jemima-mandapati/)
- [Amit Kaushik](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/amit-kaushik/)
- [Anna Schachner](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/anna-schachner/)
- [Kristen Linthicum](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/kristen-linthicum/)
- [Asif Sandeelo](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/asif-sandeelo/)
- [Isabella Aranda](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/isabella-aranda/)
- [David Dodson](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/david-dodson/)
- [Katrina M. Ford](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/katrina-m-ford/)
- [Laura Little](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/laura-little/)
- [Cheryth France](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/cheryth-france/)
- [Puneet Dwivedi](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/puneet-dwivedi/)
- [Leigh Hataway](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/leigh-hataway/)
- [Thomas Ehlers](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/thomas-ehlers/)
- [Charles McNair](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/charles-mcnair/)
- [Amy H. Carter](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/amy-h-carter/)
- [Virginia Schutte](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/virginia-schutte/)
- [Holly Bik](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/holly-bik/)
- [Katie Price](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/katie-price/)
- [Sameeka Prabath Rajamani](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/sameeka-prabath-rajamani/)
- [Jason Hawkins](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jason-hawkins/)
- [Lillian Ballance](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/lillian-ballance/)
- [Aubrey Pawlikowski](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/aubrey-pawlikowski/)
- [Charlie Bauder](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/charlie-bauder/)
- [Lauren Maynor](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/lauren-maynor/)
- [Jessica Ryan](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jessica-ryan/)
- [Emily Tingle](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/emily-tingle/)
- [Patrick Barry](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/patrick-barry/)
- [Hayley Clement](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/hayley-clement/)
- [Jordan Stafford](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jordan-stafford/)
- [Jackson K. Schroeder](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jackson-k-schroeder/)
- [UGA Office of Marketing and Communications](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/uga-office-of-marketing-and-communications/)
- [Cox Institute](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/cox-institute/)
- [Claire Sanders Kinnard](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/claire-sanders-kinnard/)
- [Ireland Hayes](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/ireland-hayes/)
- [Sydney Barrilleaux](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/sydney-barrilleaux/)
- [Savannah Peat](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/savannah-peat/)
- [Carson McAfee](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/carson-mcafee/)
- [Brittany E. Jensen](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/brittany-e-jensen/)
- [Breanna Spencer](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/breanna-spencer/)
- [Xiaoyu Xu](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/xiaoyu-xu/)
- [Beth Anne DeKeizer](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/beth-anne-dekeizer/)
- [Gabe Vodicka](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/gabe-vodicka/)
- [Sergiy Minko](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/sergiy-minko/)
- [Mickey Yongue](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/mickey-yongue/)
- [Francis Oliver](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/francis-oliver/)
- [flurr](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/flurr/)
- [Lillian Sosbee](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/lillian-sosbee/)
- [Abby Kendrick](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/abby-kendrick/)
- [Garry Goettling](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/garry-goettling/)
- [Terry College of Business](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/terry-college-of-business/)
- [Meredith Emery](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/meredith-emery/)
- [Mianna Lotshaw](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/mianna-lotshaw/)
- [Clay Chastain](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/clay-chastain/)
- [Rachel Dantes-Palmer](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/rachel-dantes-palmer/)
- [Susan Ambrosetti](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/susan-ambrosetti/)
- [Jo Stafford](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jo-stafford/)
- [Alena Salazar](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/alena-salazar/)
- [Tian Ding](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/tian-ding/)
- [Anderson A.C. Alves](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/anderson-a-c-alves/)
- [Vicki Michaelis](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/vicki-michaelis/)
- [Makenna Grace Reavis](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/makenna-grace-reavis/)
- [Belle Wilkins](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/belle-wilkins/)
- [Rachel Palmer](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/rachel-palmer/)
- [Caroline Newbern](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/caroline-newbern/)
- [John Tibbetts](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/john-tibbetts/)
- [Edwina Kwakye-Gyamfi](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/edwina-kwakye-gyamfi/)
- [Marissa Ankeny](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/marissa-ankeny/)
- [Averi Caldwell](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/averi-caldwell/)
- [Erin Mumper](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/erin-mumper/)
- [Jordan McLaughlin](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jordan-mclaughlin/)
- [Stephen Waldron](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/stephen-waldron/)
- [Skidaway Institute of Oceanography](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/skidaway-institute-of-oceanography/)
- [Alex House](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/alex-house/)
- [Kylie Earnhardt](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/kylie-earnhardt/)
- [Taylor West](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/taylor-west/)
- [Lily Ding](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/lily-ding/)
- [UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/uga-college-of-agricultural-environmental-sciences/)
- [Allison Mawn](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/allison-mawn/)
- [Hywania Thompson](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/hywania-thompson/)
- [Tyjaha Steele](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/tyjaha-steele/)
- [Denise DeLorme](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/denise-delorme/)
- [McKenna White](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/mckenna-white/)
- [Melania Pacheco](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/melania-pacheco/)
- [Nabiha Rahman](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/nabiha-rahman/)
- [Emily Edwards](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/emily-edwards/)
- [Lori Tyler Gula](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/lori-tyler-gula/)
- [Jacob Harper](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/jacob-harper/)
- [Joy Pope](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/joy-pope/)
- [Caroline Sears](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/caroline-sears/)
- [Kay Torrance](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/kay-torrance/)
- [Mackenzie Patterson](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/mackenzie-patterson/)
- [Anna Bentley](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/anna-bentley/)
- [Chandler Baltimore](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/chandler-baltimore/)
- [Devockius Tabron](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/devockius-tabron/)
- [Cara Love](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/cara-love/)
- [Molly Seltzer](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/molly-seltzer/)
- [Moses U. Okocha](https://research.uga.edu/news/authors/moses-u-okocha/)

## Photographers

- [Rebecca Rutstein](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/rebecca-rutstein/)
- [Andrew Davis Tucker](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/andrew-davis-tucker/)
- [Jason Thrasher](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jason-thrasher/)
- [Beth Chang](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/beth-chang/)
- [Harish Bisht](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/harish-bisht/)
- [James Hollibaugh](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/james-hollibaugh/)
- [Louis Lignereux](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/louis-lignereux/)
- [Michelle Power](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/michelle-power/)
- [Cecilia Sanchez](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/cecilia-sanchez/)
- [Eric Formo](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/eric-formo/)
- [Ben Rouse](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/ben-rouse/)
- [Andrew K. Davis](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/andrew-k-davis/)
- [Nancy Evelyn](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/nancy-evelyn/)
- [Chad Osburn](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/chad-osburn/)
- [Taylor Mickal](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/taylor-mickal/)
- [Rick O'Quinn](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/rick-oquinn/)
- [Alan Cressler/U.S.G.S.](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/alan-cressler-u-s-g-s/)
- [Christopher Martin](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/christopher-martin/)
- [Amy Ware](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/amy-ware/)
- [Terry Allen](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/terry-allen/)
- [Dorothy Kozlowski](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/dorothy-kozlowski/)
- [Peter Frey](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/peter-frey/)
- [Marco Tedesco](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/marco-tedesco/)
- [Wade Sheldon](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/wade-sheldon/)
- [Jacob Shalack](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jacob-shalack/)
- [Jason Johnson](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jason-johnson/)
- [Leynar Leyton Naranjo](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/leynar-leyton-naranjo/)
- [Allison Walters](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/allison-walters/)
- [Clint Thompson](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/clint-thompson/)
- [Ashley Crain](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/ashley-crain/)
- [O.B. Copeland](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/o-b-copeland/)
- [Michael Melkonian](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/michael-melkonian/)
- [Dennis Stevenson](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/dennis-stevenson/)
- [Robin Moran](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/robin-moran/)
- [Walter Judd](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/walter-judd/)
- [Allyson Mann](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/allyson-mann/)
- [Robert Newcomb](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/robert-newcomb/)
- [John Ruter](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/john-ruter/)
- [Brandon Coker](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/brandon-coker/)
- [Muthugapatti Kandasamy](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/muthugapatti-kandasamy/)
- [Stefan Eberhard](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/stefan-eberhard/)
- [Stéphane Benoit](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/stephane-benoit/)
- [Shannah Montgomery](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/shannah-montgomery/)
- [Matt Hardy](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/matt-hardy/)
- [Emily Yeager](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/emily-yeager/)
- [Kathie Hodge](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/kathie-hodge/)
- [Jerry Kirkhart](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jerry-kirkhart/)
- [Sarah Freeman](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sarah-freeman/)
- [Jacob Daly](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jacob-daly/)
- [Cal Powell](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/cal-powell/)
- [Rebecca Ayer](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/rebecca-ayer/)
- [Sean Havens](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sean-havens/)
- [Jackie Baxter Roberts](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jackie-baxter-roberts/)
- [Crystal Leach](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/crystal-leach/)
- [Shannah Cahoe Montgomery](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/shannah-cahoe-montgomery/)
- [Camille Hayes](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/camille-hayes/)
- [Abbey Miner](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/abbey-miner/)
- [Carolyn Payton](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/carolyn-payton/)
- [Walter Wlodarczyk](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/walter-wlodarczyk/)
- [Nick Bragg](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/nick-bragg/)
- [Christian Lopez](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/christian-lopez/)
- [Knowa Johnson](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/knowa-johnson/)
- [Courtney Balling](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/courtney-balling/)
- [Tommy Jordan](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/tommy-jordan/)
- [Stephen Morton](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/stephen-morton/)
- [Kelsey Turner](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/kelsey-turner/)
- [Francis Berry](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/francis-berry/)
- [Gabriel González](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/gabriel-gonzalez/)
- [Courtney Rosen](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/courtney-rosen/)
- [Sheretta Danielle](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sheretta-danielle/)
- [Alissa Eckert](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/alissa-eckert/)
- [Dan Higgins](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/dan-higgins/)
- [Stephanie Schupska](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/stephanie-schupska/)
- [Chris Marsay](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/chris-marsay/)
- [Sarah Buckleitner](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sarah-buckleitner/)
- [Todd Pierson](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/todd-pierson/)
- [Zachary Randall](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/zachary-randall/)
- [Billy Howard](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/billy-howard/)
- [Joe Ehrlich](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/joe-ehrlich/)
- [Paul Efland](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/paul-efland/)
- [Dot Paul](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/dot-paul/)
- [Chris Boyce](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/chris-boyce/)
- [Joseph Conrad](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/joseph-conrad/)
- [Donna Huber](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/donna-huber/)
- [Andrew Johnson](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/andrew-johnson/)
- [Ceren Ocak](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/ceren-ocak/)
- [Taylor Golden](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/taylor-golden/)
- [Cassie Wright](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/cassie-wright/)
- [Michael Wooten](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/michael-wooten/)
- [Thomas Rainwater](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/thomas-rainwater/)
- [Robert Dwyer](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/robert-dwyer/)
- [Sean Dunn](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sean-dunn/)
- [Cydney Bish](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/cydney-bish/)
- [Sharon Dowdy](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sharon-dowdy/)
- [Camie Williams](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/camie-williams/)
- [Hargrett Library](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/hargrett-library/)
- [Adam Clause](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/adam-clause/)
- [Megan Miller](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/megan-miller/)
- [University of California-Berkeley](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/university-of-california-berkeley/)
- [Mike Wooten](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/mike-wooten/)
- [Kristen Morales](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/kristen-morales/)
- [Abigail Butcher](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/abigail-butcher/)
- [Sean Poppy](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sean-poppy/)
- [Elba Morales Lopez](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/elba-morales-lopez/)
- [NASA](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/nasa/)
- [Jim Roof](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jim-roof/)
- [Kate Rubins](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/kate-rubins/)
- [Sara Hylton](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sara-hylton/)
- [Winnie Grier](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/winnie-grier/)
- [David Choe](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/david-choe/)
- [Julianne Li](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/julianne-li/)
- [Michael Terrazas](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/michael-terrazas/)
- [Josh Fuder](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/josh-fuder/)
- [D.L. Haskins](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/d-l-haskins/)
- [Marc Frischer](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/marc-frischer/)
- [Sara Rivero-Calle](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sara-rivero-calle/)
- [Keenan Stears](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/keenan-stears/)
- [Katie Cowart](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/katie-cowart/)
- [Jonathan Lee](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jonathan-lee/)
- [Kurt Buhlmann](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/kurt-buhlmann/)
- [Walker Montgomery](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/walker-montgomery/)
- [Jesse Alston](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jesse-alston/)
- [Hila Shamon](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/hila-shamon/)
- [Zachary Farris](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/zachary-farris/)
- [James Beasley](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/james-beasley/)
- [Caroline Ellison](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/caroline-ellison/)
- [Amanda L. Hurst](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/amanda-l-hurst/)
- [Andrew Nagy](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/andrew-nagy/)
- [P.J. Perea](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/p-j-perea/)
- [Amanda Hurst](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/amanda-hurst/)
- [Sonia Hernandez](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sonia-hernandez/)
- [Clayton Edenfield](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/clayton-edenfield/)
- [Mark Taylor](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/mark-taylor/)
- [Corrie Navis](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/corrie-navis/)
- [Rita Neuzil](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/rita-neuzil/)
- [Vanessa Kinney Terrell](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/vanessa-kinney-terrell/)
- [David Pollock](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/david-pollock/)
- [Richard Hall](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/richard-hall/)
- [Jena Johnson](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jena-johnson/)
- [Chamberlain Smith](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/chamberlain-smith/)
- [Ian Bennett](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/ian-bennett/)
- [University of Georgia Marketing and Communications](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/university-of-georgia-marketing-and-communications/)
- [Lauren Corcino](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/lauren-corcino/)
- [Lynn McDermott](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/lynn-mcdermott/)
- [Jiyang Chen](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jiyang-chen/)
- [Patrick Brennan](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/patrick-brennan/)
- [Katelyn Hubbard](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/katelyn-hubbard/)
- [Image courtesy of AGCO](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/image-courtesy-of-agco/)
- [Olivia Randall](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/olivia-randall/)
- [David Mitchell](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/david-mitchell/)
- [Ádám Vágó](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/adam-vago/)
- [Pat Nabong](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/pat-nabong/)
- [Isabella Aranda](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/isabella-aranda/)
- [Ruby Harrison](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/ruby-harrison/)
- [André Gallant](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/andre-gallant/)
- [Diego Huet](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/diego-huet/)
- [Lauren Maynor](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/lauren-maynor/)
- [Brandon Ward](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/brandon-ward/)
- [Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/grady-college-of-journalism-and-mass-communication/)
- [Sean Montgomery](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/sean-montgomery/)
- [Corey Nolen](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/corey-nolen/)
- [College of Public Health](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/college-of-public-health/)
- [Jackson Schroeder](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jackson-schroeder/)
- [Krista McKinney](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/krista-mckinney/)
- [Jill Anderson](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/jill-anderson/)
- [Fernando Sanchez](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/fernando-sanchez/)
- [Justin Evans](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/justin-evans/)
- [Kyle Runion](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/kyle-runion/)
- [Ninghao Liu](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/ninghao-liu/)
- [Andy Tucker](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/andy-tucker/)
- [Lindsay Robinson](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/lindsay-robinson/)
- [Doug Strickland](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/doug-strickland/)
- [Nikki Mottley](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/nikki-mottley/)
- [Rinne Allen](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/rinne-allen/)
- [Davis Tucker](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/davis-tucker/)
- [Anne DeKeizer](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/anne-dekeizer/)
- [Amanda Greene](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/amanda-greene/)
- [Melania Pacheco](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/melania-pacheco/)
- [Anthony Barkdoll](https://research.uga.edu/news/photographers/anthony-barkdoll/)

## Video Credits

- [UGA Marketing and Communications](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-marketing-and-communications/)
- [College of Agricultural and Enviornmental Sciences](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/college-of-agricultural-and-enviornmental-sciences/)
- [Beth Chang](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/beth-chang/)
- [National Academy of Inventors](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/national-academy-of-inventors/)
- [Terry Allen](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/terry-allen/)
- [UGA Research Communications](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-research-communications/)
- [UGA Development and Alumni Relations Communications](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-development-and-alumni-relations-communications/)
- [UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-college-of-agricultural-environmental-sciences/)
- [UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-skidaway-institute-of-oceanography/)
- [UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-college-of-family-and-consumer-sciences/)
- [UGA University Architects](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-university-architects/)
- [UGA College of Veterinary Medicine](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-college-of-veterinary-medicine/)
- [ActivationsPhotoAndVideo.com](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/activationsphotoandvideo-com/)
- [UGA Terry College of Business](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-terry-college-of-business/)
- [BSAIL Lab](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/bsail-lab/)
- [Katelyn Hubbard](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/katelyn-hubbard/)
- [Skidaway Institute of Oceanography](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/skidaway-institute-of-oceanography/)
- [Steve Quinlan](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/steve-quinlan/)
- [Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/center-for-tropical-and-emerging-global-diseases/)
- [Isabella Aranda](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/isabella-aranda/)
- [André Gallant](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/andre-gallant/)
- [Andrew Sloth](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/andrew-sloth/)
- [David White](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/david-white/)
- [Brandon Ward](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/brandon-ward/)
- [David Mitchell](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/david-mitchell/)
- [UGA Office of Research Communications](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-office-of-research-communications/)
- [Beth Anne DeKeizer](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/beth-anne-dekeizer/)
- [UGA Office of Marketing and Communications](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-office-of-marketing-and-communications/)
- [UGA Office of Research](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/uga-office-of-research/)
- [Olivia Randall](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/olivia-randall/)
- [Jason Thrasher](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/jason-thrasher/)
- [Krista McKinney](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/krista-mckinney/)
- [Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/center-for-advanced-computer-human-ecosystems/)
- [Jackson K. Schroeder](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/jackson-k-schroeder/)
- [Thomas Abercrombie](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/thomas-abercrombie/)
- [Kylie Earnhardt](https://research.uga.edu/news/video_credit/kylie-earnhardt/)

## Podcasts

- [The Next Question](https://research.uga.edu/news/podcasts/the-next-question/)