The Father Effect
September 26, 2023
Shauna Cooper has spent over a decade studying Black fathers and their roles in child development.
Research
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.
RUNC: Molly English
September 20, 2023
Molly English uses fiber arts to illustrate the history of women’s labor.
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.
Measuring Water from Space
September 14, 2023
A new NASA satellite is recording the first global survey of Earth’s water cycle with unprecedented accuracy — and Tamlin Pavelsky is verifying its data from North Carolina to New Zealand.
RUNC: Nicholas Lauersdorf
September 6, 2023
Nicholas Lauersdorf studies diverse systems with rich behaviors.
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.
Harnessing Hydrogen
August 24, 2023
Carolina chemists have created a technology that can split water into its component parts, opening the door to more options for alternative energy.
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.