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Scientists unveil new LED material

It often seems as though major developments in energy efficiency or conservation are so elusive that the entire pursuit may appear to be futile. But we are surrounded by smaller steps forward, almost on a daily basis. UGA researchers report today on one small step with major implications:…

Discovery about little-studied protein holds promise for drug treatments

More evidence that the front lines of research on life-threatening diseases are right here on the UGA campus and in the Franklin College. Insightful new work from a research group lead by faculty member Natarajan Kannan of the Institute for Bioinformatics and the department of biochemistry and…

Exploring early modern Spanish writing

Terrific story in this week's Columns about one of our romance language faculty members, her research and its impact. What is research in language studies? You might be surprised: the average American's knowledge of Spain's imperial expansion probably ranges from a few names of conquistadors to…
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Faculty in the News, December 2012 - January 2013

December was a short month on campus but there was no shortage of news stories featuring the work and expertise of Franklin College faculty. A sampling:   Linguistics professor Bill Kretzschmar was quoted in a Fox News article on Google Books study on how language changes over time.…

Happy New Year

It's still quiet around campus but our offices are open as faculty and staff get ready to welcome the students back next week. Between now and then we'll have much to share about performances, research, exhibitions, awards and distinguished visitors to campus. So... welcome back. Image: UGA photo…