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Ishwar D. Aggarwal, Ph.D., research professor in the Klein College of Science, was elected to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) 2024 Class of Fellows. He will be inducted during the 14th annual NAI meeting in June 2025 among an elite group of researchers across a variety of government and non-profit research institutions. Aggarwal has […]

Jaden Ramsey’s time at UNC Charlotte has been so enjoyable, that even though she is graduating on December 13, she doesn’t really want to leave.  “I love being part of a community and you’re a part of something bigger than yourself when you’re at school,” said Ramsey, who is earning a bachelor’s of science degree […]

On December 13, Ashley Choi will graduate from the Klein College of Science with a bachelor’s of science, majoring in biology and minoring in biotechnology. She hopes to take the culture of collaboration she found on Charlotte’s campus with her as she diversifies her lab experience as a research technician before continuing her education. “I […]

When Madison Riley, a junior biology major, went on the game show “The Price is Right,” she wore a t-shirt that said “Don’t pick me, pick my sister.” That shirt, coupled with a nervousness that turned into a dynamic television personality, got her called down to contestant’s row to bid on items including an elliptical […]

The Klein College of Science’s Truman Lab has been awarded a new R01 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). From 2024 to 2028, the new grant will provide $1,278,920 for the project “Understanding the role of Hsp70 chaperone code in proteostasis,” adding to […]

The Center for Teaching and Learning celebrated their 25 year anniversary on November 1 and recognized eight faculty members from the Klein College of Science with the “Trailblazer Award.” CTL recognized faculty with the award who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to innovation in teaching and dedication to enhancing student success. This award honors educators who […]

Christine Richardson, Ph.D., professor and chair of biological sciences, has been selected to serve as the next Director of the Center for Biomedical Engineering and Science. Her term will run through June 30, 2028. With this new role, CBES is shifting to the Klein College of Science with the support of researchers from across campus, […]

The UNC Charlotte team of chemistry researchers traveled to Washington D.C. on Oct. 16-18 to attend the Collegiate Inventors Competition awards, after being named national finalists in September. Finalist teams, consisting of 19 students from nine colleges and universities across the United States, presented their inventions to an esteemed panel of final-round judges composed of […]

Alex Suptela, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral fellow in biological sciences and two-time UNC Charlotte graduate, earning both a master’s and doctorate degree in biology. Suptela also attended Gardner-Webb University and double majored in biology and psychology with a minor in chemistry. Suptela is from Gastonia, NC and his dream job is to become a teaching […]

Only two grand prizes were given at the International Mathematics Competition this July, which drew 578 students who work in teams from 30 countries worldwide. For the first time in over a decade, one country has claimed both the lower age (up to sixth grade) and upper age (up to ninth grade) grand championship titles: […]