Dr. Hasitha Mahabaduge, associate professor of physics at Georgia College & State University, is now the principal investigator in charge of managing two National Science Foundation grants totaling over a million dollars.Recently, the university obtained a NSF EPIIC grant for nearly $400,000. EPIIC stands for “Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity.” Funded through August 2027, the grant supports Georgia College’s future collaboration with Athens State University and...
Dr. Kushan Wijewardena, lecturer of physics and astronomy at Georgia College & State University, is part of a team of researchers who recently co-authored a paper on a popular phenomenon well-known in physics called the “fractional quantum Hall effect” or FQHE.His research, done in collaboration with Professor Ramesh Mani at Georgia State University, was published in the journal Communications Physics. It adds new insight into the behavior of electrons.“The results were fascinating,”...
It’s not a program for loafers or the faint of heart. This one comes with complicated formulas filled with symbols, letters, numbers and shapes. It requires knowledge of Newton’s laws, Maxwell’s equations and Einstein’s relativity. To the casual person walking by—it may all seem like Greek.But to 36 high school students participating in Georgia College & State University’s inaugural astrophysics summer program with SSP International—it’s pure celestial heaven.Pranav Avadhanam, a rising...
It’s not a program for loafers or the faint of heart. This one comes with complicated formulas filled with symbols, letters, numbers and shapes. It requires knowledge in Newton’s laws, Maxwell’s equations and Einstein’s relativity. To the casual person walking by—it may all seem like Greek.But to 36 high school students participating in Georgia College & State University’s inaugural astrophysics summer program with SSP International—it’s pure celestial heaven.Pranav Avadhanam, a rising...
Georgia College & State University is one of three new schools in partnership this summer with SSP International which has provided stimulating and extensive science research opportunities for motivated high school students since 1959.The 5 1/2-week residency program at Georgia College began June 16 and runs through July 24. Thirty-six high achievers signed up from 15 states and five nations. They’ll be given challenging instruction and research projects in astrophysics, including...
In his study of chemicals used to kill insects, weeds, rodents and other pests—Dr. Sayo Fakayode has come to call it: Pesticide on Your Plate. The slogan creates a terrifying mental picture, clearly outlining what’s become a worldwide problem. “We want to see what’s in consumable products, especially food items, that can be problematic for public health. Pesticides are a debilitating challenge for humanity,” said Fakayode, chair of Georgia College & State University’s Department of...
Chemistry junior Isabella Dattilio (expected graduation May 2025) has been selected for the highly competitive Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program (PHUSP). The program is scheduled for the summer of 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh. Isabella is an ardent supporter of public health and is pursuing her chemistry degree, with a focus on public health courses. Her research, supervised by Dr. Peter Rosado Flores, involves the synthesis of mesalamine-capped nanoparticles...
Come, join the Oconee River Greenway Foundation for “Greenway Day” on Saturday, April 20. We will have a community yard sale from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., food trucks from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., as well as other recreational and educational activities. We also want to showcase local student involvement at the Greenway. If you have any student involvement at the Greenway to share, please let us know. This could include: Posters, abstracts or something similar showcasing research work conducted...
Come, join the Oconee River Greenway Foundation for “Greenway Day” on Saturday, April 20. We will have a community yard sale from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., food trucks from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., as well as other recreational and educational activities. We also want to showcase local student involvement at the Greenway. If you have any student involvement at the Greenway to share, please let us know. This could include: Posters, abstracts or something similar showcasing research work conducted...
Some say the solar eclipse on April 8 is a lucky omen. Others say it’s a sign of God’s judgement. But one thing’s for sure. No matter what you believe, this year’s darkening of the sun by the moon promises to be an astronomical display that’s bigger and longer, brighter and more spectacular than the last total solar eclipse that crossed America in 2017. Georgia will not experience total blockage of the sun. But, weather permitting, residents will still see a remarkable occurrence,...
