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.
Society
Society: Understanding Human Nature and Behavior
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.
The Bullying Pathway
September 21, 2023
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
September 19, 2023
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
August 28, 2023
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
August 22, 2023
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
August 17, 2023
When natural hazards destroy homes and livelihoods, where do people go? Clark Gray searches for them using data.
Safe Water for All
August 15, 2023
From India to Flint, Michigan, Siddhartha Roy has seen what happens when water resources are insufficient and is pushing to drastically reduce lead in drinking water by 2040.
SURFing Through Summer
July 26, 2023
From peanut allergies to the death penalty, Carolina’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURFs) are gaining hands-on research experience in the lab and the field.