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UNC-Chapel Hill and partner institutions to create “Ag Tech Corridor”
March 19, 2024
Through a new NSF Engines award, Carolina and nine partners will develop a plan for a 42-county Agricultural Tech Innovation Corridor, boosting innovation and access for underserved agricultural communities across North Carolina.
New study quantifies health impacts from oil and gas flaring in U.S.
March 15, 2024
A new study co-led by researchers at the Institute for the Environment finds that pollution from oil and gas venting and flaring results in $7.4 billion in health damages, more than 700 premature deaths, and 73,000 asthma exacerbations among children annually.
Researcher’s work in data, genetics moves oral health care forward
March 12, 2024
With a love of math and an interest in studying biology in a different way, UNC Adams School of Dentistry’s Di Wu has found the perfect niche for her skill-set in biostatistical research.
New study shows Black boys are less likely to be identified for special education when matched with Black teachers
March 8, 2024
The School of Education's Constance Lindsay is part of a research team that found the relationship is strongest for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Celebrating the women behind the Galapagos Science Center
March 7, 2024
The Galapagos Initiative is home to incredible female leaders and scientists at UNC, USFQ, the Galapagos Science Center, and collaborators through the International Galapagos Science Consortium.
UNC Rural and UNC Research award six collaborations serving 29 rural counties
March 6, 2024
The Rural Research, Engagement and Advancement Fund promotes community-campus partnerships based in rural North Carolina supporting a wide range of engagement endeavors.
Rooted: Dara Wilson-Grant
March 5, 2024
Dara Wilson-Grant is the director of postdoctoral career and professional development for the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. She has been contributing to research at Carolina for 17 years.
Carolina advances hurricane-driven flood prediction capabilities for coastal communities
March 1, 2024
A new modeling approach for river representation in the widely used coastal model ADCIRC may help ease the difficulty of modeling compound flooding by providing predictions and insights to the decision-makers working to keep their communities safe.
First came love, then came science
February 13, 2024
Cynthia Bulik and Patrick Sullivan have created a life full of adventure and research spanning decades, continents, and disciplines.
Understanding how Black women experience working in local government
January 9, 2024
Kimalee Dickerson documents how women of color working in public service face a unique set of personal and professional circumstances.