SPIRE Faculty Mentor Receives NSF Grant
The National Science Foundation has awarded Dr. Bob Poage, Associate Professor at UNC Pembroke a grant to develop computer simulations which may be used to test new methods of treating neuromuscular diseases. This project, entitled “Presynaptic structure-function relationships that control … Read more
100 inspiring Hispanic/Latinx scientists in America
Congratulations to former SPIRE scholar Omar Quintero, Ph.D. for being named one of the top 100 inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientist in America by Cell Press. Omar is currently Associate Professor at the University of Richmond. His research focuses on the role … Read more
Former SPIRE Scholars Earn Research Grants
In addition to attaining faculty positions across many different types of institutions, former SPIRE scholars are successfully awarded research grants. Most recent grants include: Antonio Baines, Ph.D. (Associate Professor, North Carolina Central University) earned a grant as co-PI from the … Read more
Former Scholar Krystle McLaughlin featured in ChemistryWorld
Former SPIRE scholar, Krystle McLaughlin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor at Vassar College, is featured in an article in ChemistryWorld highlighting her experience as a researcher, educator, and mom during the COVID19 pandemic.
SPIRE Scholars Transition to Career Positions
SPIRE scholars who have recently attained positions are: Justin Baumann will begin a visiting assistant professor position at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME in Fall 2020. Rachel Bleich will begin a tenure track assistant professor position in biology at Appalachian … Read more