Berry interesting research
Sophomore Kent Langston’s work at the Immunology Department at the School of Medicine raises questions about the immunity power of antioxidants, like those found in some kinds of berries and other foods. Sophomore Kent Langston’s work at the Immunology Department at the School of Medicine raises questions about the immunity power of antioxidants, like those found in some kinds of berries and other foods.The spirit of Wake Forest
Founders' Day Convocation, held February 16, honored the University's past, including its founding in 1834; its present, celebrating faculty excellence in teaching, research and service; and its future, as graduating seniors reflected on their journey and prepared for life after Wake Forest.
Categories: Alumni, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery
Can a video game cure cancer?
Anqi Zou (’12) never thought she would thank video gamers for showing her the way to exciting discoveries in molecular biology. But here she is, acknowledging that the technology she uses to show the inner workings of cells was originally perfected to create realistic images on gaming screens worldwide.Music competition tests students’ mettle
What will it take to win? Senior Jacob Eichhorn is preparing for the fourth time to compete with Wake Forest's top musicians to be a Giles-Harris award winner. Categories: Arts & Culture, Enrollment & Financial Aid, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Genetics inspire cyber-security research
Computer science graduate student Michael Crouse (BS ’10, MS ’12) and his faculty mentor, Associate Professor Errin Fulp, apply biological design principles to address the ever-changing and growing concern of cyber security.Carpooling provides numerous perks
Professors Michelle Balaev and Mary Pendergraft became the first registered carpool in the university’s history on the Reynolda Campus last fall when they joined forces to make their 62-mile round-trip commute more enjoyable, sustainable and affordable.
Categories: Research & Discovery
Student Storyteller: Service in Vietnam
Kristen Bryant, a senior sociology major from Augusta, Ga., joined ten other students helping to build homes in Vietnam during a two-week international service trip.Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
TEDx comes to Wake Forest
Chemistry major Lucy Lan (’12), an avid TED Talk fan, worked to bring a TED-like event to Wake Forest. Eighteen speakers have signed on for a day of inspirational talks from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 25 in Wait Chapel.Categories: Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery
Printmaking exhibition opens
START Gallery's first spring exhibition, “Lightening Strikes: The Illumination of the Self,” runs through Feb. 25. The show features works by 18 students who studied in art professor David Faber’s introductory, intermediate or advanced printmaking classes.Categories: Arts & Culture, Experiential Learning, Research & Discovery
Cultural encounters in art, literature
Categories: Arts & Culture, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery