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a sign at Carvers Gap marking the Appalachian Trail

Backpacking for Bats

Grace Kinder shares her story of guiding citizen scientists along portions of the Appalachian Trail...
Arcot Rajasekar

RUNC: Arcot Rajasekar

Arcot Rajasekar harnesses and applies data for the common good...
Alison Curry

RUNC: Alison Curry

Alison Curry studies how the dead impact the living...
Illustration of a giant hand grabbing a frightened woman and child

Seeing the Signs

In response to N.C. ranking ninth in the nation for most human trafficking cases, social...
a "help wanted" sign in a business window as people walk by

Where Are the Workers?

Jobs are back, but workers aren’t — and despite increasing wages, young people remain slow...
a water level logger, a microscope slide, a piece of art

Science for the Future

With data spilling from all areas of life, students need tools and training to understand...
Esteban Agudo plays pickleball

Volleying Research and Life

From pickleball to LEGO, Carolina researchers engage in a variety of hobbies to escape stressors...
Denise Yookong Williams

Healing with Art

Denise “Dee” Yookong Williams uses art to help LGBTQ youth and youth of color process...
Christina Cruz

Teachers for Mental Health

By combining best practices in education and mental health care, Christina Cruz works to enhance...