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Researchers receive $25.3 million to study potential risks for Alzheimer’s disease
UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke scholars have received a five-year, $25.3 million National Institute of Aging (NIA) award to address gaps in our understanding of potential risks for Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease- related dementias (AD/ADRD).
Taylor Elgin is upward bound
This first-year Covenant Scholar from Ashe County rang up groceries while pursuing her college dream.
Environmental scientist looks at climate from all angles
Incoming doctoral student Ruitian Yan wants to help vulnerable communities safely manage their risks, including financial.
Engaging communities in Carolina research
The Center for Public Engagement with Science gets North Carolinians involved in UNC-Chapel Hill research — including a unique project with NASA that educates volunteers about lakes in their own communities. Tamlin Pavelsky in the College is involved in one of the projects.
Science bus intern steers rural students to STEM
As an instructor with the Innovation Mobile Lab, Fiona Chen uses cool experiments to spark interest in scientific careers.
“URSkilled” workshops promote research skills, entrepreneurial mindset
As Carolina ramps up the number of undergraduates participating in research, URSkilled at Carolina develops undergraduate students’ research skills and prepares them to be effective researchers with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Rooted: György “Hínár” Schrader Polczer, 22 years in the department of biology
György “Hínár” Schrader Polczer has worked for UNC-Chapel Hill for 22 years as a technology support analyst for the Department of Biology within the UNC College of Arts and Sciences.
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