Society

Society: Understanding Human Nature and Behavior

RUNC: Ava Yurko

December 13, 2023

Ava Yurko studies capital punishment disparities among states.

RUNC: Oswaldo Estrada

November 29, 2023

Oswaldo Estrada writes about historical and present-day Latin American experiences.

Writing Wrongs

November 27, 2023

Erin Siegal McIntyre uses traditional journalism, historical research, and photography to investigate the roots of international human rights abuses.

Empathy for the Past

November 16, 2023

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

RUNC: Yinuo Xu

November 15, 2023

Yinuo Xu nurtures resilience in diverse youth.

Jumping Off the Page

November 14, 2023

From student loan debt to rock ‘n’ roll, Carolina faculty discuss recent book projects and the research that went into them.

Pop Sci Summer

October 17, 2023

The Carolina Population Center immerses undergraduate students in population science research through its Summer Undergraduate Intern Program.

A Boost for Biology Education

October 12, 2023

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

October 11, 2023

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

September 26, 2023

Shauna Cooper has spent over a decade studying Black fathers and their roles in child development.