SPIRE scholar Dr. Nikea Pittman was awarded a Diversity Award from the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion which recognizes people and groups that have given their time and effort to advance diversity, equity and inclusion at Carolina and in … Read more

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

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

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 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 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

SPIRE Scholar Justin Baumann published his work on coral reefs and climate change in the latest issue of Global Change Biology. Read the story here. Nearshore coral growth declining on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System Justin H. Baumann Justin B. … Read more