College of Science

As part of the 2014 North Carolina Science Festival in late March and early April — with its theme of “Life is Your Lab” — UNC Charlotte will present a Science and Technology Expo, a seven-event public science lecture series, a four-event film festival and a star party. College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students, faculty and staff are deeply involved with these community events, as presenters and volunteers.

Michael Fiddy, professor of physics and optical science and of electrical and computer engineering, has been appointed to a two-year term on The Optical Society Board of Directors, beginning January 2014. Founded in 1916, OSA is the leading professional association in optics and photonics. At present, OSA has more than 18,000 members from 100 countries […]

In recognition of his efforts to promote diversity, UNC Charlotte Chemistry Professor Daniel Rabinovich received an award from the American Chemistry Society’s Committee on Minority Affairs on Nov. 14.

Yanqing Sun, professor of statistics in UNC Charlotte’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, in June was named a fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA), the nation’s preeminent professional statistical society.

Chemistry’s Juan Vivero-Escoto receives a national award that will assist in research on the development of nanoparticles as platforms for protein drug delivery.

A UNC Charlotte research team including graduate and undergraduate students has produced research that is contributing to what we know about how the body’s processes handle the harmful byproducts of living. The team has uncovered a previously unknown surveillance mechanism used by cells to monitor oxidatively damaged DNA.

Two lecturers who are known for their dedication to students have been named recipients of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences awards for teaching excellence among lecturers.

UNC Charlotte on Sunday, April 21 will host a free, public Science and Technology Expo on the lower campus mall, facing the Student Union.

Faculty Featured: David Goldfield, history, was quoted on Friday, March 29, 2013, in The Charlotte Observer, in “Confederate flag at old NC Capitol coming down.” Greg Gbur, physics, was a guest on Friday, March 29, 2013, on News14 to discuss science and the UNC Charlotte Science and Technology Expo. Todd Steck, biology, was a panelist […]

Much like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the McMillan Greenhouse at UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens has experienced a rebirth following a minor fire in April 2012.