RUNC: Molly English
Molly English uses fiber arts to illustrate the history of women’s labor.
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RUNC: Nicholas Lauersdorf
Nicholas Lauersdorf studies diverse systems with rich behaviors.
Harnessing Hydrogen
Carolina chemists have created a technology that can split water into its component parts, opening the door to more options for alternative energy.
RUNC: Ken Tianyuan Ge
Ken Tianyuan Ge studies the labor and capitalism of musicians on cruise ships.
SURFing Through Summer
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.
RUNC: Alison Curry
Alison Curry studies how the dead impact the living.
RUNC: Toshihide Hige
Toshihide Hige wants to unlock the brain’s secrets for learning and memory.
Getting the Lead Out
Jordan April is establishing a national database that will empower residents facing health concerns about lead exposure in their homes.
Addressing Pandemic Problems
While COVID-19 has shaken the world, it has also pushed society to be more innovative and creative — two attributes that have been essential to the success of researchers at UNC. Carolina students, faculty, and staff are engaged in an abundance of projects, making UNC the most cited university in the nation for coronavirus research.
A Veteran’s View
During his deployments to Afghanistan in 2012 and 2014, Reuben Mabry relied on his artwork for respite. Now a master’s student in UNC’s studio art program, he uses his eight-year career in the U.S. Army as the foundation for his work, creating paintings about the indoctrination of military members.