University Research Week 2023: "A Climate of Change at Carolina"

Sun shines through a big tree on Bald Head Island in the maritime forest. photo by Jess Abel — Graduate student Kimmy Hansen is studying the impact of future development on the majestic tree canopy of Bald Head Island. Read a story about Hansen’s research on our website. (photo by Jess Abel)

This year, University Research Week (URW) will highlight exceptional achievements of Carolina researchers across our many disciplines addressing changing climates. To attend the many events highlighting research this week, visit https://researchweek.unc.edu/.

Stay tuned to the College website all week for stories highlighting faculty and student researchers:

The treekeeper: Graduate student Kimmy Hansen is analyzing the impact of future development on the tree canopy of Bald Head Island

Studying the resilience of carbon-accumulating seagrass

Conserving critically endangered scalloped hammerheads in the Galapagos

Confessions of a climate scientist

Finding his research rhythm