Students win awards at Annual Research Pitch
The University of North Georgia (¶¶Òõ̽̽App) hosted the third Annual Research Pitch on Nov. 3. This was the first time the event was held on ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's Gainesville Campus.
Modeled after the University of Queensland's 3MT program by ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA), the Annual Research Pitch offers all ¶¶Òõ̽̽App students the opportunity to give a three-minute pitch on their research.
This year's event included nine presentations given by 14 students. The winners were:
- First place: Kathryn Monheim — "Synthesis of Fluorescent Dyes for Incorporation into Silica Nanoparticles for Early Detection of Pathogens."
- Second place: Dody Matundu — "An Examination of the Risks and Frequency of Public Wi-Fi Use."
- Third place: David Olsen — "Unravelling the Structure of the Proton with the Electron Ion Collider."
Dr. Diogo Pinheiro, CURCA assistant director, shared the importance of this event.
"The Research Pitch is a great opportunity for students to present the amazing research that they do," Pinheiro said. "It helps them practice how to present their projects to general audiences."
Faculty member Dr. Ric Kabat served as emcee, and faculty members Dr. Mike Lavender, Dr. Toluwani Oloke, Dr. Ana Pozzi Harris, and Dr. Ghulam Hasnain were the judges.
Reaves named national softball Player of Year
¶¶Òõ̽̽App senior center fielder Sydnee Reaves has been named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Player of the Year.
Education students publish book reviews
Five students in ¶¶Òõ̽̽App's College of Education were featured in the Georgia Association of Literacy Advocates FOCUS Newsletter for spring 2026.
Courtney researches Oval Office décor
Alumna Sara Courtney's last semester at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App included the opportunity to visit the nation's capital and present at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.
Nighthawks advance to NCAA championship
The ¶¶Òõ̽̽App softball team has punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II championship for the fifth time in six seasons. It opens the event at 6:30 p.m. May 28 against McKendree.