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:

Virtual Rehabilitation

Fear of reinjury can greatly increase an athlete’s chances of getting hurt again – but VR techniques developed by Shelby Baez can get them back in the game.

Curated Cancer Care

Carolina researchers are using CAR-T cells to create better and personalized cancer treatments in one of the largest cell therapy facilities on the East Coast.

An Unexpected Colleague

Mohammad Jarrahi wants to create symbiosis between humans and AI to improve workplace processes.

Home Truths

Hsun-Ta Hsu combines machine learning with data and community feedback to determine better housing solutions for homeless populations across the United States.

Lessons in Field Work

Biology students gain hands-on experience working with a variety of organisms, from butterflies to fish, in the Outer Banks.

Poetic Portals

For Gabrielle Calvocoressi, poems are gateways to other worlds to explore emotions, identity, and the past.

Empathy for the Past

John Wood Sweet writes character-driven narratives filled with vivid descriptions and emotional moments to unpack early America’s complicated history.

A Boost for Biology Education

The Carolina Biology Education Research Lab makes research more accessible and unpacks career options for undergraduates — a vital service for a department with more than 2,800 majors.

The Bullying Pathway

Dorothy Espelage is a pioneering and prolific researcher in the study of school-based bullying, rapidly growing the field and protecting kids along the way.

All in the Family

Ramona Denby-Brinson has spent the last 30 years keeping children out of the foster system and in the homes of relatives.