Alyssa LaFaro

On any given day, Alyssa can be found photographing the effects of climate change, digging up long-lost information in the University Archives, or writing furiously in her Bynum Hall office. As the editor of Endeavors, she’s mastered the art of “wearing many hats.” When she’s not behind a camera or a computer, she’s meeting regularly with communicators, students, and faculty from across campus to learn about the latest research projects and unlock new opportunities for collaboration.

Posts by Alyssa LaFaro:

Outrage Explained

November 1, 2024

Kurt Gray studies our deepest beliefs — from morality to religion — and hopes his newest book will help bridge political divides.

Symbiotic Strides

October 29, 2024

Helen Huang and her lab are building better prosthetics by enhancing them with robotics and AI.

Fitness for All

October 28, 2024

After working with the autism community for over 30 years, Kara Hume is building a fitness program for people of varying abilities.

Small Materials, Big Innovations

September 23, 2024

In collaboration with scientists and clinicians, Wubin Bai uses his expertise in materials science to develop next-generation medical devices.

Team Science for Space

September 19, 2024

Jonathan Schisler’s research on aging is fueling a partnership with NASA to make Carolina a collaborative hub for future space studies.

Young Punks, Big Waves

August 27, 2024

Roberto Camassa and Rich McLaughlin pushed for creation of a fluids lab at Carolina in the late 1990s — and now it’s one of the most unique research spaces of its kind in the U.S.

The Faces Behind Our Food

July 22, 2024

Donald Nonini and Dorothy Holland interviewed sustainable farmers and food activists across N.C. to develop better models for local food systems.

A Spoonful of Policy

July 16, 2024

Lindsey Smith Taillie pushes for healthy food policies across the globe to improve eating habits for families and children.

Adventures in Ancient Plants

June 18, 2024

Patricia Gensel has spent her career studying 400-million-year-old plants at Carolina and across the globe.