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:

Casting Lines, Catching Data

August 27, 2025

Sally Dowd blends scientific data with angler observations to protect ocean predators, the ecosystems they support, and the communities that depend on them.

Marine Crossroads

August 19, 2025

Alexis Longmire is exploring how manmade coastal barriers affect predator movement, seagrass, and the future of waterfront communities.

Flooded Futures

July 30, 2025

Flood researchers Antonia Sebastian and Miyuki Hino are reshaping how the Southeast prepares for storms.

Curbing Overdose Deaths

July 29, 2025

Nabarun Dasgupta analyzes street drugs nationwide to uncover dangerous contaminants and prevent overdoses.

Tech-Infused Performances

June 25, 2025

Pianist Clara Yang creates musical experiences that explore humanity’s relationship with artificial intelligence.

Rethinking AI Responsibility

June 23, 2025

Francesca Tripodi is putting people at the heart of AI — challenging bias, teaching ethics, and shaping a more responsible future for technology.

Predictive Prescriptions

June 19, 2025

Alex Tropsha is part of a multi-million dollar, federally funded project using machine learning to identify new uses for existing drugs.

Aging with Care

May 19, 2025

Sheryl Zimmerman has transformed Carolina into a national leader in nursing home and assisted living research.

Tapped Into Business

April 17, 2025

Drawing from his experience running a clean water nonprofit, Maanav Karamchandani explores how investment management firms are using AI.

AI for Better Births

March 18, 2025

Jeffrey Stringer has merged an AI app with a portable ultrasound device to improve maternal and child health.