Yearly Archives: 2011

RENCI Kevin Gamiel Interview

Kevin Gamiel: RENCI’s cyberinfrastructure expertise aids project

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Emerging company showcase presents 12 startups from UNC

Three Carolina Launch Pad participant companies will give live presentations at May 3rd event.

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RENCI at ECU announces Visualization Challenge winners

The Visualization Challenge hosted by RENCI at East Carolina University (ECU) drew excellent presentations again this year. Cal Scheinert, undergraduate winner, and Thad Wester, graduate winner, as well as Hillary Huffer, first runner up, were recognized at the 2011 Research and Creative Week Luncheon at ECU on April 8.

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Tom Shay & Blanton Interview

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Sea Change

Researchers use computer modeling to understand rising seas and coastal risks.

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Journal article by RENCI researcher and UNC partners explores properties of microRNAs

Nucleus-based short RNA strands could someday enable new gene therapies and disease treatments.

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3.16.11 – Diagnosing cancer using mechanical biology

Speaker: Ricky Spero, vice president of product development, Rheomics, Inc. Abstract: For the past decade, UNC Professor Richard Superfine (physics and astronomy and computer science) has studied the role physics plays in a wide range of diseases, from cancer to blood clotting disorders. His lab’s discoveries led to exciting new technology that Rheomics Inc, a […]

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Carolina Launch Pad invites applications from UNC entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs at UNC Chapel Hill can apply for a spot in the Carolina Launch Pad, RENCI’s pre-commercial business accelerator.

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RENCI People Interview with Laurie E. McNeil

[youtube sOJ30n-xjhg] Watch entire video or click on any question below: Q: You have had many roles in your professional life, including condensed matter/materials physicist, teacher, department chair, and advocate for women in the sciences. Briefly describe your career path. Q: Did you have any mentors who helped you or motivated you over the years? […]

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3.4.11 – Cyberinfrastructure Framework for 21st Century Science and Engineering

Speaker: Alan Blatecky, Acting Director NSF Office of Cyberinfrastructure and RENCI Chief Scientist for R&D Initiatives. Abstract Every discipline of science and engineering is being transformed by the widespread use and deployment of cyberinfrastructure.  Data volumes, computing power, software and network capacities are all on exponential growth paths, and research collaborations are expanding dramatically.  All […]

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