All in the Family
Ramona Denby-Brinson has spent the last 30 years keeping children out of the foster system and in the homes of relatives.
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A Slow Burn
Ric Colacito’s research suggests that, in the worst-case scenario, rising temperatures could reduce U.S. economic growth by up to one-third over the next century.
A Fair Recovery
Cassandra R. Davis has dedicated her career to reframing the conversation around disaster relief, advocating for the marginalized groups that struggle to recover.
Data Displaced
When natural hazards destroy homes and livelihoods, where do people go? Clark Gray searches for them using data.
Safe Water for All
From India to Flint, Michigan, Siddhartha Roy has seen what happens when water resources are insufficient and is pushing to drastically reduce lead in drinking water by 2040.
SURFing Through Summer
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.
Creating Climate-Resilient Communities
The Center for Public Engagement with Science partners with the Juntos Program to empower Latino youth in educating their communities about climate change.
Backpacking for Bats
Grace Kinder shares her story of guiding citizen scientists along portions of the Appalachian Trail to connect them with nature and one of its most vital creatures: bats.
