Breaking computational barriers
Robert Reid, research assistant professor of bioinformatics in the College of Computing and Informatics, is using supercomputing to explore a variety of areas — from tissue regeneration to climate change's effect on tomatoes.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- ICYMI: Review the benefits update for January 2021.
- Did you miss the faculty and staff town hall on the spring semester? View it here.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- Student feedback session offers opportunity to share personal experiences; sign up now.
- Ventureprise is accepting applications for the Regional NSF I-Corps Spring 2021 Virtual Cohort.
- Student Niner Media launches a cultural, lifestyle magazine.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
Doug Hague named to 2021 Leading Academic Data Leaders list: Doug Hague, executive director of the School of Data Science, was recognized by CDO Magazine as an outstanding academic professional who is leading the way with innovative ideas, leveraging data and analytics.
Spencer Salas honored by U.S. State Department for efforts in education: Spencer Salas, a professor in the Department of Middle, Secondary and K-12 Education, was named to a select group of professionals who have made a lasting impact on the English Language Specialist Program and on the Teaching English as a Second Language field.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- Economics professor John Connaughton provides his thoughts on North Carolina’s 2021 economy.
- The Construction Management program was listed as one of the most affordable degree programs in the country.
- The Urban Institute's Ely Portillo discusses the future of Charlotte's development on The Charlotte Podcast.
EVENTS
- 1/25: Join the CGL for Graduate Student Night Write.
- 1/26: RSVP for Tuesday's MLK Celebration featuring keynote speaker Ted Shaw.
- 1/26: Principles of Financial Literacy - Students are invited to learn the principles of financial wellbeing in this Zoom session.
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