Go with the Flow
November 13, 2017
Streambeds act as natural water filters by trapping particles and pollutants. To better understand the dynamics of these small yet complex systems, a UNC hydrologist is creating (and clogging) her own stream.
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A Love for Latin Rhythms
October 18, 2017
Stephen Anderson, a critically acclaimed composer and pianist, and a professor in the Department of Music in the College of Arts & Sciences, has a knack for finding Latin rhythms wherever he goes—most recently, the Dominican Republic.
Care in the Community
September 19, 2017
Doctors, researchers, social workers, and other professionals at the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health work diligently to help people with severe mental illness. By providing comprehensive care that extends beyond traditional medical protocol, the center aims to help these individuals regain their independence and livelihood.
The ABCs of Early Childhood Education
July 7, 2017
Smarter. Healthier. Better prepared for the world. Those are just a few of the benefits early childhood education can have over the course of a lifetime — benefits made evident by the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute’s Abecedarian Project researchers, who have spent the past 45 years following up with their original research subjects.
Striking a Balance
June 20, 2017
People with cerebral palsy (CP) are now living longer than they ever have before. But a longer life with CP can include more complex health issues that providers are struggling to accommodate.
One physical therapist at UNC wants to change that.
Utilizing Geophysics to Uncover History
May 17, 2017
Central North Carolina is home to a vast array of historic landscapes that weave in and out of our day-to-day paths. On Saturday, April 30, Mike Shore’s Geological Archaeology class spent a day investigating the historic Ayr Mount site in Hillsborough, where several structures that once stood above ground now lie beneath the surface.
A Deep Dive into Jordan Lake
Using state-of-the-art instrumentation and lab analyses, UNC researchers gather information on Jordan Lake.
A RAPID Response to Hurricane Matthew
May 10, 2017
In the months following one of the most destructive hurricanes of the past decade, UNC researchers had to act fast. Using a unique grant from the NSF, they’re testing water quality in Lumberton — one of the hardest-hit places during the storm.
Beyond Condoms: New Approaches to HIV Prevention
May 9, 2017
The UNC Division of Infectious Diseases launches three simultaneous studies to help prevent HIV within the most susceptible populations.
Gaining a Community’s Trust
April 19, 2017
The revitalization of Old East Durham has resulted in a dramatic increase in property values over the last 10 years. What does this growth mean for housing affordability, equity, and environmental quality in one of North Carolina’s fastest growing areas?
To find out, the UNC Department of City and Regional Planning is listening (and lending resources) to long-term residents of Durham.