Welcome to the URSCO blog, where UNCG’s undergraduate scholars share their work and and its impact with the world. This blog aims to highlight the amazing undergraduate research and scholarly activity that takes place on our campus. 

Umbrella in the rain: The detrimental effects of stigma on schizophrenia
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By Hope Voorhees / September 27, 2018

Umbrella in the rain: The detrimental effects of stigma on schizophrenia

Minerva Magazine offers a sample of projects by sophomore, emerging researchers in the Residential Colleges. Articles are written by students...

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Not legal yet: Legalizing marijuana fails to end racist arrest patterns
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By Hope Voorhees / September 27, 2018

Not legal yet: Legalizing marijuana fails to end racist arrest patterns

Minerva Magazine offers a sample of projects by sophomore, emerging researchers in the Residential Colleges. Articles are written by students...

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Crisis in Myanmar
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By Hope Voorhees / September 24, 2018

Crisis in Myanmar

Jordan Richmond graduated in May 2018 with a degree in political science and international and global studies, with minors in...

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A Common Language
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By Sangeetha Shivaji / May 2, 2018

A Common Language

Repost from UNCG Research Magazine. Martha Reyes can’t help but feel a special connection to students whose first language isn’t...

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Hitting His Stride
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By Sangeetha Shivaji / March 25, 2018

Hitting His Stride

Repost from UNCG Research Magazine. It started with a rolled ankle during a daily run. That’s when undergraduate Jason Moody...

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Participatory Budgeting
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By Sangeetha Shivaji / December 7, 2017

Participatory Budgeting

Jessica Clifford and Margaret Bozovich partnered on their project “Participatory Budgeting: Research and Evaluation Report 2016.”

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Fighting back against MRSA
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By Grace Hutko / November 20, 2017

Fighting back against MRSA

Manead Khin is a junior chemistry major conducting research under the direction of Dr. Nadja Cech, a professor in the...

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Kinship care in African American families
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By Grace Hutko / November 20, 2017

Kinship care in African American families

Christian Nsonwu is a senior, double majoring in political science and social work. He is currently examining kinship care among...

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The new URSCO blog
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By Damon Roberts / November 6, 2017

The new URSCO blog

Welcome to the URSCO blog, where UNCG’s undergraduate scholars share their work and impact with the world. By publishing a...

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Dead men tell no tales
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By Grace Hutko / May 15, 2017

Dead men tell no tales

Repost from UNCG Research and Engagement. “Burials show what the society values,” says undergraduate researcher Ena Prskalo, explaining her interest...

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