College News

UNC Charlotte received a $500,000 gift from SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. The gift was announced during the SPIE Photonics West conference held in San Francisco, California, this week.  The gift is fully matched by a $500,000 contribution from the UNC Charlotte Foundation to form the SPIE Emerging Innovators in Optical Science […]

Researchers from the UNC Charlotte Klein College of Science discovered how to translate a new language to unlock human immunology, in the first ever study to decode microglia, the cells of the brain’s immune system. This translator allows scientists and clinicians to compose messages in the immune system’s language by deciphering how different immune cell […]

At the beginning of her college career, Erica Flores struggled with her confidence and belief that she deserved a “seat at the table.”  “I think most college students can relate to the feeling of imposter syndrome, especially being a STEM major, but being part of the lab has genuinely helped me overcome this feeling,” she […]

Patented nanomaterial technology developed at UNC Charlotte could soon improve the quality of drinking water.  Jordan Poler, Ph.D., has successfully passed filtration testing with his water purification system, paving the way for large-scale production on filters that remove forever chemicals and other contaminants from water. Poler, a professor of chemistry in the UNC Charlotte Klein […]

UNC Charlotte recognized 20 years of the nationally-ranked Mathematical Finance program with Nobel laureate Robert C. Merton helping to mark the occasion. “I want to commend the remarkable achievement of the Mathematical Finance program,” Merton told the audience of 225+ at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. “I say remarkable not lightly. Establishing […]

A research article by the Foley Lab in the Klein College of Science has been selected as a cover of the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. Research for the article, Modeling Strong Light-Matter Coupling in Correlated Systems: State-Averaged Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics Complete Active Space Self-Consistent Field Theory, was led by postdoctoral researcher Nam Vu […]

After the naming of Klein Hall and the College last year, this year the Dean’s Office in the Klein College of Science declared Sept. 22-26 “Klein College of Science Week.” KCOS observed the one-year anniversary with different events each day for networking, idea sharing and celebrating the research, community building and teaching within the College. […]

The Klein College of Science invites you to celebrate with us as we mark the one year anniversary of the naming of our College. KCOS students, faculty and staff are welcomed and encouraged to stop by any or all of these events held through the week. Join us to meet your friends or make new […]

UPDATE: As of Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m., Cadavera is opening. The McMillan Greenhouse will be open extended hours for viewing (and smelling!) until midnight on Oct. 1. Visitor parking after 5 p.m. will be free in East Deck 1 and Lot 5. (Limited ADA parking is available in Lot 16A with a placard). The […]

UNC Charlotte’s Center for Biomedical Engineering and Science (CBES) and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) hosted the 2025 Biomedical Sciences Symposium on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Dubois Center. The event kicked off North Carolina Life Sciences Week as proclaimed by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, bringing together over […]