UNC College of Arts and Sciences

RUNC: Kamya Bates

September 10, 2025

Kamya Bates studies one of the coast’s most valuable resources: seagrass.

Casting Lines, Catching Data

August 27, 2025

Sally Dowd blends scientific data with angler observations to protect ocean predators, the ecosystems they support, and the communities that depend on them.

Where the Seagrass Grows

August 26, 2025

Heather Bruck and Nadya Gutierrez study how shrinking seagrass meadows could threaten the future of vital underwater ecosystems.

The Shellfish Sleuth

August 21, 2025

Colin Eimers is investigating why so many N.C. oysters die off each year — and how to stop it before farmers lose entire harvests.

Marine Crossroads

August 19, 2025

Alexis Longmire is exploring how manmade coastal barriers affect predator movement, seagrass, and the future of waterfront communities.

Flooded Futures

July 30, 2025

Flood researchers Antonia Sebastian and Miyuki Hino are reshaping how the Southeast prepares for storms.

Tech-Infused Performances

June 25, 2025

Pianist Clara Yang creates musical experiences that explore humanity’s relationship with artificial intelligence.

Coding Compassionate AI

June 24, 2025

Snigdha Chaturvedi is developing AI systems with empathy and social awareness to understand the nuances of human language.

RUNC: Tianlong Chen

June 11, 2025

Tianlong Chen creates AI tools to improve biological science and health care.

Trial and Discovery

May 20, 2025

Carolina researchers are pushing the boundaries of medicine through clinical trials — driving innovation, uncovering new therapies, and shaping a future where science transforms lives.