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.
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:
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.
The Green Thumb’s Guide to Taxonomy
June 25, 2024
Alan Weakley explains how botanists identify new plant species, their names, and the stories behind them.
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.
Let’s Get Clinical
May 20, 2024
Researchers across Carolina manage clinical trials to get novel treatments and interventions into the hands of those who need them most.
Drop by Drop
May 10, 2024
Abel Abraham shares his journey from being a first-year student during the pandemic to becoming an award-winning mathematics major.
Beyond the Stacks
April 9, 2024
Carolina’s libraries are vital for research, fueling projects across the university from art history to health science.
Virtual Rehabilitation
March 21, 2024
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
February 26, 2024
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.