UNCRS Category: Society

Serving Those Who Served

two women stand in front of the Patterson Bell Tower on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus

Aimee McHale and Vaughn Upshaw are transforming how communities support veterans, using public health tools to improve well-being.

Bridging Workplace Divides

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Drawing on his experience as a U.S. Army Ranger, Terence McElroy explores how cultural and political differences can foster unity and leadership.

Rooted: David Ansong

a man stands amid a brick wall on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus

The social work professor promotes the economic stability and well-being of families and children.

Data for Disaster Recovery

Esha Singaraju

Esha Singaraju is developing algorithms to help predict the amount of aid homeowners in North Carolina might receive following natural disasters.

Flooded Futures

two women stand under a bridge in Bolin Creek

Flood researchers Antonia Sebastian and Miyuki Hino are reshaping how the Southeast prepares for storms.

Curbing Overdose Deaths

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Nabarun Dasgupta analyzes street drugs nationwide to uncover dangerous contaminants and prevent overdoses.

Breathing Beyond Barriers

A female doctor administers a breathing test on a male child.

Michelle Hernandez is leading asthma research in rural communities across North Carolina to make care and clinical studies more accessible.

Rewiring Recovery

a man leans against a window with a reflection of an American flag in it

Samuel McLean is transforming trauma care for the military community and civilian survivors, proving that early interventions can prevent lifelong suffering.