Undergraduate Research,
Scholarship and Creativity Office

UNCG researcher seeks to know if wetlands may increase bats’ prevalence and activity by providing available food in the form…

Since joining UNCG in 2009, Eger has mentored 12 undergraduates across 14 projects. With a collaborative approach to mentorship, Eger helps his students create individual projects that allow them to explore topics and real-world issues they are passionate about – while developing their research skills, in the process.

Eight UNCG students represented the university at the SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF). Scholars presented on a variety of topics.

First-gen undergraduate Marcos Tapia dove into research at UNCG. Now, as only a sophomore, he’s already co-authored a scientific article and mastered an in-demand electrochemistry technique. The experience, he says, has opened his eyes to new career possibilities.

Culbreath, Juarez, and Aarnio get data on the brightest stars from the local Three-College Observatory.