Category: In The Media
What does DC rioting mean for future in NC and nation?
Political science professor Marc Hetherington is quoted about the riot at the Capitol in relation to Republican objections to certifying Electoral College results. Carolina Public Press
Durham biotech Ribometrix lands deal worth as much as $1B for FNA development
WRAL TechWire reports about new developments for Ribometrix, which was founded by chemistry professor Kevin Weeks and alumna Katie Warner. WRAL TechWire
Dance floor where John the Baptist was condemned to death discovered, archaeologist says
Live Science interviews religious studies professor Jodi Magness about a recent work by archaeologist Győző Vörös, who believes he and his team discovered the remains of the throne of Herod … Read more
COVID-19 face masks, to-go containers could impact marine life
Hans Paerl spoke with both WCTI and WITN about concerns associated with pandemic related marine debris – such as disposable masks and take-away containers. WCTI
One in three US rivers have changed color since 1974. Here’s what this means
Salon features a new study by the geological sciences department’s John Gardner and Tamlin Pavelsky about the patterns in river color from 1984 to 2018, and what it may say … Read more
Emily Baragwanath: Dropping Latin and Classics studies is misguided
Emily Baragwanath, associate professor of classics, writes an op-ed for New Zealand’s NZ Herald about the importance of classics courses, in light of New Zealand’s Ministry of Education play to … Read more
The Best Poetry of 2020
English and comparative literature teaching assistant professor Tyree Daye’s newest poetry collection Cardinal as one of the New York Times’ best poetry books of 2020. The New York Times
“Opulence, Decadence,” Curated by William Paul Thomas, Explores Complicated Notions of Black Abundance
Indy Week writes about studio art alumnus William Paul Thomas’s new curated collection “Opulence, Decadence” at Raleigh’s Lump Gallery. Indy Week
Black Brazilian Researchers and Activists Respond to Covid-19
African, African American and diaspora studies professor Kia Caldwell writes about the impact of COVID-19 on Black Brazilians. Black Perspectives
One on One: Books for Holiday Giving
In his list for recommended gifts, Chapelboro’s DG Martin includes works by College faculty members Jodi Magness and Bart Ehrman and alumni Jill McCorkle and Lee Smith. Chapelboro/WCHL
‘Don’t Look Away’: Iheoma Iruka Confronts Bias And Inequities In Early Childhood Head-On
Public policy research professor Iheoma Iruka joins “The State of Things” to discuss her work in bias in early-childhood education. WUNC, “The State of Things”
They welcomed dozens for Thanksgiving. Now what?
American studies instructor Kelly Alexander is mentioned in a New York Times article about the differences in Thanksgiving gatherings this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York … Read more
2020 Highly Cited Researcher List Highlights Scientific Pioneers Across the Globe
BioSpace reports on the top 1% most cited scientists around the world, according to Clarivate. College faculty on the list include Wei You (chemistry), Corbin Jones (biology), Jeff Dangl (biology), … Read more
Tampa photographer wants nation to know the story of ancestor who was lynched
American studies associate professor Glenn Hinson notes the history of Norlina men Plummer and Matthew Bullock and Alfred Williams, who were lynched in 1921. Tampa Bay Times
Forget Hogwarts: Author Tracy Deonn Uncovers Magic and Darkness at UNC-Chapel Hill
Communication alumna Tracy Deonn is a guest on The State of Things, to discuss her debut young adult novel, Legendborn, which explores a world of magic set at UNC-Chapel Hill.
This could lead to the next big breakthrough in common sense AI
MIT TechReview featured an article highlighting the research of computer science faculty member Mohit Bansal and graduate student Hao Tan and the new technique of “vokenization” to improve natural language … Read more
Zeta Is Downgraded on the Way to the Gulf Coast
IMS professor and director Rick Luettich recently spoke with The New York Times about hurricanes, surge, and changes we’re seeing due to changing climate. The New York Times
How Do You Know When Society Is About to Fall Apart?
Anthropology professor Patricia McAnany is quoted by the New York Times in an article about societal collapse, but McAnany questions the concept and shares her research in the dispersal of … Read more
Joe Biden Called Ella Baker “A Giant of the Civil Rights Movement.” Here’s Why Her Philosophy Matters Now.
Communication professor Patricia Parker writes about civil rights activist Ella Baker and her grassroots approach to cultivating leaders for community engagement and social justice. UC Press Blog
Marine experts say Neuse River fish kill is the worst in decades
Marine Sciences and IMS joint professor Hans Paerl spoke to WITN about the fish kill in the Neuse. WITN