UNC Research is a growing community of investigators who are continuously innovating, discovering, and uncovering.
We tell their stories.
Curiosity to Commencement
As Carolina’s newest graduates prepare to cross the stage, three seniors show how research propelled their growth and shaped their next steps.
Designing Winners
The Sports Analytics and Intelligence Lab teaches Carolina undergraduates how statistics can bolster athletic success.
Game-Changing Climate
Jessica Murfree studies how climate change is reshaping sports and explores how athletes, fans, and institutions can respond.
Reading the Game
Gedas Bertasius teaches machines to understand video the way humans do — reshaping how we see athletic performance and skill.
Researcher Q&As
RUNC: Makayla Smith
The master’s student uses mixed media to unpack how humans and nature intersect.
RUNC: Hank Corbett
The research scientist is building software and instruments for the biggest telescope in the world.
Rooted: JJ Bauer
The art history professor has helped shape the way Carolina preserves, studies, and teaches art.