UGA Research

The University of Georgia has named David B. Berkowitz as its next vice president for research. A nationally recognized science policy leader and accomplished research administrator, Berkowitz currently serves as assistant director of the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, where he oversees a $1.7 billion portfolio supporting research and infrastructure in astronomy, chemistry, materials science, mathematics and physics.

“It is an honor to join the rich historical tradition at the University of Georgia, the nation’s first state-chartered university,” Berkowitz said. “UGA brims with creative talent, from the arts and humanities to the social, physical and biological sciences.

His appointment begins July 1.



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For the 10th consecutive year, UGA has been ranked among the top 20 public universities nationwide. 🎉
This recognition reflects a decade of growth in academics, student success, research, and outreach—showcasing the university’s broad impact across Georgia and beyond.

https://news.uga.edu/a-decade-in-the-top-20/

For the third year in a row, UGA ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for new products reaching the market, according to the latest AUTM survey. 🥳

This marks 10 years in the top two—a testament to our strong culture of innovation and real-world impact.

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We’re celebrating the winners of UGA Research’s first-ever Research Tattoo Contest, where faculty, staff, and students literally wore their passion for science on their sleeves (or knees, backs, and forearms)! 🧬✨

Swipe through the photos to see these unique tattoos—and show some love for the winners and their inked passions! 📸❤️

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Larissa McPherson, an MFA student in Lamar Dodd School of Art, uses her art to explore what we leave behind. 🦴🎨

By combining animal bones with microplastics, she creates jewelry that questions permanence, decay, and our environmental footprint. Her work challenges viewers to confront the ethical and ecological consequences of everyday materials—turning adornment into a statement about responsibility and legacy.

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Qingsong Cai is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse at UGA’s Complex Carbohydrate Research Center. As the lead technical specialist, he keeps over 40 advanced research instruments running—everything from NMR spectrometers to mass spectrometers—ensuring scientists can focus on discovery. From global health breakthroughs to new bio-based materials, Cai’s precision keeps the science moving forward. His work is quiet but essential to CCRC’s world-class research impact.

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UGA's Terry College of Business has launched the M. Douglas and V. Kay Ivester Institute for Business Analytics and Insights. This new institute aims to equip students and companies with cutting-edge tools in data analytics and AI to tackle challenges like climate risk and economic resilience.

With a $5 million pledge from the Ivesters, the institute is set to shape the future of data-driven decision-making.

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Congratulations to UGA's Robin Buell and Daniel Perez on their respective elections to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in science. Buell’s work decodes plant genomes to advance agriculture, while Perez studies avian influenza and other emerging viruses. Their election brings UGA’s total NAS membership to 16.

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Gregory Robinson, UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences—one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. His pioneering work in sustainable energy and main group chemistry has earned widespread acclaim. Robinson is the 13th UGA faculty member to receive this honor.

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Barbara McCaskill’s scholarship is a powerful act of remembrance.

A professor in the UGA English Department, she recovers the lives and works of 19th-century Black authors, including William and Ellen Craft and Rev. Peter Thomas Stanford.

By reconnecting forgotten stories to the present, McCaskill highlights the ongoing relevance of Black history and literature.

https://ow.ly/oFKP50VGt9m | UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

📺 Tune in tonight! We're excited to share that Anumantha Kanthasamy will be featured on Your Fantastic Mind — airing on PBS/GPB tonight at 9 PM. If you can't catch it tonight, there’s an encore airing this Wednesday at 7 PM.

Director of the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research, John H. “Johnny” Isakson Chair for Parkinson’s Research and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar, Kanthasamy’s research focuses on uncovering the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind Parkinson’s disease.

https://www.pbs.org/show/your-fantastic-mind |

Geology Department UGA's “Rock Doctor” Mattia Pistone studies volcanoes past and present—from the Alps to Mt. Etna—to forecast eruptions, protect communities, and understand how volcanic activity shapes Earth’s climate and future.

https://ow.ly/FgW050VGsIp| UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences