Society Archives - Page 9 of 19

SURFing Through Summer

Grid photo of six undergraduate researchers.

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

two high school students walk down the street

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

a sign at Carvers Gap marking the Appalachian Trail

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.

RUNC: Arcot Rajasekar

Arcot Rajasekar harnesses and applies data for the common good.

RUNC: Alison Curry

Alison Curry studies how the dead impact the living.

In response to N.C. ranking ninth in the nation for most human trafficking cases, social work researchers have teamed up with state agencies to prevent trafficking among young people via Project No Rest.

Where Are the Workers?

a "help wanted" sign in a business window as people walk by

Jobs are back, but workers aren’t — and despite increasing wages, young people remain slow to engage. Carolina researchers uncover why.

Science for the Future

a water level logger, a microscope slide, a piece of art

With data spilling from all areas of life, students need tools and training to understand it. The UNC School of Data Science and Society is here to help.