by Margaret SchellIn a field once dominated by men, Dr. Melanie DeVore, professor and paleobotanist at Georgia College & State University, noticed biology has taken a turn. More women are pursuing their degrees in science thanks to mentors like her. DeVore sees science as the ultimate team sport where collaboration is key to solving problems.“We are building bridges,” DeVore said. “There are practical, real-life connections within academia.”DeVore makes a point to place students within...
Come, join us for our March Milly's Science Cafe, with a discussion on lunar exploration facilitated by Bea Czogalla, NASA Solar System ambassador. Held at Allen's Market at 6:30 p.m. March 26, across from the downtown parking garage.
Come, join us for our March Milly's Science Cafe, with a discussion on lunar exploration facilitatied by Bea Czogalla, NASA Solar System ambassador. Held at Allen's Market at 6:30 p.m. March 26, across from the downtown parking garage.
Approximately two dozen Georgia College & State University students and faculty traveled to Young Harris College for the Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science on March 7 and 8, 2025. The students delivered oral and poster presentations highlighting their STEM research. In the Biological Sciences section, Sydney Irons won the Best Undergraduate Oral Presentation and Ana Agi won Best Graduate Oral Presentation. In the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences section, Victoria Alden...
Dr. James Porter is an award-winning professor emeritus of Ecology at the University of Georgia. He was the scientific advisor of the award-winning film "Chasing Coral." He has testified before Congress three times about the effects of climate change on coral reefs, munitions contamination on Puerto Rican coral reefs and the global biodiversity crisis. His work has been featured on ABC World News, NBC Nightly News and CNN.His talk will take place March 3 from 4 until 5 p.m. in Peabody...
Dr. James Porter is an award-winning professor emeritus of Ecology at the University of Georgia. He was the scientific advisor of the award-winning film "Chasing Coral." He has testified before Congress three times about the effects of climate change on coral reefs, munitions contamination on Puerto Rican coral reefs and the global biodiversity crisis. His work has been featured on ABC World News, NBC Nightly News and CNN.His talk will take place March 3 from 4 until 5 p.m. in Peabody...
Join Environmental Science Club at Career Night on Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. in A&S 239! We will host Dr. Bailey Duxbury to discuss career opportunities and job application tips while enjoying pizza!
Join Environmental Science Club at Career Night on Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. in A&S 239! We will host Dr. Bailey Duxbury to discuss career opportunities and job application tips while enjoying pizza!
By: Cindy O'DonnellIt’s been there 20 years — off the beaten path, away from the spotlight, in the basement of Herty Hall. It’s not celebrated or revered as much as it should be, except by those privileged to walk through its doors.Yet, it’s one of Georgia College & State University’s biggest outreaches to the public. The William P. Wall Museum of Natural History has given free tours to more than 96,000 visitors since opening in November of 2004. This includes more than 37,000 visits...
