Carolina wins grant for undergraduate climate change research in Ecuador
UNC-Chapel Hill has been selected to receive a grant from the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Fund. With this funding, students at UNC and Universidad San Francisco de Quito will conduct climate change research and continue to build upon the universities’ strategic partnership.
UNC-Chapel Hill named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students
In the 2022-23 cycle, 16 Tar Heels were selected for the award. Recent graduates and current graduate students are pursuing year-long graduate studies, research or English teaching in one of more than 160 countries.
Sloan Fellowships awarded to two Carolina researchers
Nicolas Pégard and Pedro Sáenz, faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, have been awarded 2023 Sloan Research Fellowships, among the most prestigious awards given to early-career scientists.
Teaching the IDEAs in Action curriculum
Dean White shared his perspective and recent actions from the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office regarding conversations surrounding a proposed School for Civic Life and Leadership and how this relates to the IDEAs in Action capacity-based curriculum.
Call for applications for Associate Dean for Research and Innovation – Deadline March 6th
As Greg Copenhaver, Chancellor’s Eminent Professor of Convergent Science, prepares to transition full time into the role of Director of UNC’s Institute for Convergent Science at the end of this academic year, Dean White sent out a message about the College of Arts and Sciences seeking nominations and applications for his successor as Associate Dean for Research and Innovation.
Freeman receives Cottrell Scholar Award
The associate professor of applied physical sciences has been recognized as a rising star in chemistry.
From research to impact — ultrasound imaging and the future of stroke prevention
Rather than treating a stroke patient in the aftermath of the medical episode, what if a proactive measure was taken? A measure that would help prevent strokes altogether?