RUNC: Kamya Bates
September 10, 2025
Kamya Bates studies one of the coast’s most valuable resources: seagrass.
UNC College of Arts and Sciences
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.