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.
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RUNC: Ken Tianyuan Ge
August 9, 2023
Ken Tianyuan Ge studies the labor and capitalism of musicians on cruise ships.
SURFing Through Summer
July 26, 2023
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: Toshihide Hige
May 17, 2023
Toshihide Hige wants to unlock the brain’s secrets for learning and memory.
Getting the Lead Out
April 13, 2023
Jordan April is establishing a national database that will empower residents facing health concerns about lead exposure in their homes.
Addressing Pandemic Problems
September 17, 2020
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
June 8, 2019
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.
Marielle Bond
December 14, 2016
Junior Marielle Bond is an undergraduate researcher in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences double-majoring in biology and philosophy. Her research focuses on how signaling proteins involved in cell division can cause cancer and how those protein pathways can aid cancer treatments.
Aya Avishai-Yitshak
October 26, 2016
Aya Avishai-Yitshak is a graduate student studying psychology and neuroscience in the UNC College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on implicit processes, motivation, and health behaviors including exercise, eating, weight-gain prevention, and smoking.