Jumping Off the Page
From student loan debt to rock ‘n’ roll, Carolina faculty discuss recent book projects and the research that went into them.
Society
Society: Understanding Human Nature and Behavior
Pop Sci Summer
The Carolina Population Center immerses undergraduate students in population science research through its Summer Undergraduate Intern Program.
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.
Finding His Research Rhythm
Héctor Aizpurúa, Jr. recounts his journey from remedial English classes to writing his honors thesis on the musical traditions of the displaced people of the Panama Canal.
The Father Effect
Shauna Cooper has spent over a decade studying Black fathers and their roles in child development.
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.
A Slow Burn
Ric Colacito’s research suggests that, in the worst-case scenario, rising temperatures could reduce U.S. economic growth by up to one-third over the next century.
A Fair Recovery
Cassandra R. Davis has dedicated her career to reframing the conversation around disaster relief, advocating for the marginalized groups that struggle to recover.
Data Displaced
When natural hazards destroy homes and livelihoods, where do people go? Clark Gray searches for them using data.