Category: In The Media
Quarantine Soundscapes
Cary Simpson (UNC English & Creative Writing ’14) has a short piece in the NY Times Quarantine SoundScapes feature. NY Times
Sea Urchin Ranchers Try to Stop a Delicacy From Killing the Oceans
IMS joint professor and director of Institute for the Environment Michael Piehler spoke with Bloomberg News about Urchinomics. Bloomberg News
Zeta is Downgraded on the Way to the Gulf Coast
Rick Luettich professor of marine sciences and director of the Institute for Marine Sciences, recently spoke with the New York Times about hurricanes, surge and changes we’re seeing due to … Read more
Masada—From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth, with Jodi Magness
Jodi Magness is interviewed in a new Jewish History Matters podcast episode about her book “Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth.” Jewish History Matters
The Dangers of Gerrymandering Get Equal Representation in “Packing and Cracking”
Indy Week previews the upcoming performance from the Process Series, Packing and Cracking: An Interactive Mapmaking Event and interviews Process Series artistic director and communication department artist in residence Joseph Megel. Indy … Read more
Herod, Second Temple Judaism & Archaeology with Prof. Jodi Magness
Jodi Magness is interviewed in the fifth episode of the Monocle & Spade podcast hosted by Epic Archaeology to discuss archaeology and Second Temple Judaism. Monocle & Spade podcast
How Many Plants Have We Wiped Out? Here Are 5 Extinction Stories
Alan Weakley is quoted about his work on plant speciation and extinction. The New York Times
The Anti-Bias Classroom
Virtual learning has changed almost everything about the classroom experience in North Carolina, but implicit racial biases remain as a hindrance to students’ education. Host Leoneda Inge talks with Iheoma Iruka, … Read more
How QAnon is spreading unproven theories through the suburbs
Communication associate professor Alice Marwick talks about conspiracy theories and why people are attracted to them, and her research into QAnon. Today Show
Hispanic Liaison’s youth group empowers, supports Siler City’s Latinx youth
The Chatham News + Record highlights the work of the youth program, Orgullo Latinx Pride, which was born out of a survey conducted by the Hispanic Liaison and the Latino Migration … Read more
Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves
BBC News features research in artificial photosynthesis and solar energy, including work by the Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels, led by chemistry professor Jillian Dempsey. BBC … Read more
10 Writers and Editors Pay Tribute to the Late Randall Kenan
Oprah Magazine shares tributes to the late Randall Kenan, a professor of English and comparative literature. Authors included creative writing professor Daniel Wallace, Jill McCorkle ’80, Tayari Jones and Trudier … Read more
Who’s Really Paying for that $10 Uber Ride? Surprise: It’s Your Driver
Sociology professor Alexandrea Ravenelle is mentioned in this article about gig economy workers who have a high risk of exposure to COVID-19, who often also don’t have health or financial … Read more
The Coronavirus Unveiled
Amy Gladfelter is quoted about her work on coronavirus RNA. The New York Times
Covid-19 can afflict the powerful. Yet food workers remain the most vulnerable.
Anthropology associate professor Angela Stuesse writes an article for the Washington Post about the risks to workers in the meat and poultry industry and their lack of adequate medical worksite treatment. Washington … Read more
Want to Dismantle Racism In Science? Start In The Classroom
Psychology and neuroscience teaching associate professor Viji Sathy is a guest on NPR’s shortwave in a discussion with educators about incorporating anti-racist perspectives into their classrooms and making science more inclusive. Short … Read more
Approval ratings for leaders, governors rise along with COVID-19 case counts, study finds
Psychology and neuroscience graduate student Joshua Conrad Jackson is interviewed by CBS 17 about a study he coauthored analyzing the support for world leaders amidst the coronavirus pandemic. CBS 17
Launching a universe: NC author’s first YA novel debuts on NYT Best Sellers list
The News & Observer interviews author Tracy Deonn (communication BA ’05 and MA ’08) about her new book, Legendborn, which blends fantasy, Arthurian legend and is set at Carolina. The … Read more
‘When You Get Into Unschooling, It’s Almost Like a Religion’
History professor Molly Worthen writes this opinion piece for the New York Times about the concept of ‘unschooling’ where the education is guided by the child’s own curiosity and interests. … Read more
Researchers Collecting Data to Learn More About Storms
Marine sciences and IMS joint professor Hans Paerl spoke with Spectrum News about hurricanes, climate, and his recent study about increasing precipitation in storm events. Spectrum