Congratulations to Susanne Wolfenstetter (Alan Jones lab), for receiving a very prestigious “Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship” sponsored by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. This fellowship allows postdoctoral researchers from Germany to carry out research projects abroad with an academic host who has already been sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation. READ MORE ABOUT THE HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION >>
Congratulations to Paulo Teixeira (Jeff Dangl lab), who has been selected as a “2013 Pew Latin American Fellow in the Biomedical Sciences”. These fellowships provide postdoctoral training support in the United States for young Latin American scientists, offering them an opportunity to further their scientific knowledge while promoting exchanges and collaboration between investigators in the U.S. and Latin America. READ MORE >>
Congratulations to Biology Staff members Julie Lawrence (Graduate Student Services), Brian Nalley (Visual Media Specialist), and Jordan Simmons (Facilities), who were selected as 2013 UNC-CH STAR HEELS award winners. STAR HEELS, sponsored by TIAA-CREF, is an award program designed to allow University departments to provide awards to recognize and reward excellent employees. Award winners received a personalized certificate and a $30 gift card. READ MORE >>
Congratulations to Biology Staff member Summer Montgomery (Undergraduate Student Services), who received the 2013 Employee Forum “Congeniality Award”. This Peer Recognition Award is given to a UNC-CH staff member who deserves recognition as “someone who improves the office morale and is a pleasure to be around”. READ MORE >>