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.
Alyssa LaFaro
- Alyssa LaFaro oversees content creation for both the digital and print editions of UNC Research Stories. She produces multimedia stories on a variety of topics, but especially enjoys writing about environmental science, culture, and passionate scientists.
Posts by Alyssa LaFaro:
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.