Category: Research and Innovation
Electrochemist tracks protons and electrons to improve alternative fuel production
UNC chemistry student Charlotte Montgomery advanced sustainable energy technology by tracking the movements of protons and electrons and was named a Francis Preston Venable Chemistry Scholar.
Rachel Pollock fuses tradition, BeAM technology in costume crafts at UNC
Dramatic art lecturer Rachel Pollock uses BeAM, UNC’s network of makerspaces, in her courses in costume production.
Supporting Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina through research
Antonia Sebastian, assistant professor in the department of earth, marine and environmental sciences, is working on a project in western North Carolina, supported by the North Carolina Collaboratory.
Carolina biologist wins Wolf Prize in Agriculture
Jeffery L. Dangl, a biologist at UNC-Chapel Hill, was part of an award-winning trio of researchers who received the 2025 Wolf Prize in Agriculture “for groundbreaking discoveries of the immune … Read more
Fellows Hofweber, Katz Explore AI in Humanities Spaces in New Collaboration
UNC-Chapel Hill philosophy and music professors are working together to discuss the future of AI in music.
Carolina is No. 1 public for Fulbrights for first time
In 2024-25, the prestigious cultural exchange program accepted 27 applicants from the University.
Study Finds Aged Biomass Emissions Could Pose Greater Risk to Lungs Than Fresh Wildfire Smoke
Chemistry Professor Jason Surratt’s study revealed how two key components of biomass smoke pose serious health risks for human lungs.
Crafting Their Story
Howard Craft and Renée Alexander Craft share a commitment to storytelling to preserve history, support different perspectives, and inspire creativity.
A hoard of coins at Huqoq
Researchers at the decade-long archaeological dig at Huqoq, led by Carolina professor Jodi Magness, are beginning to publish their findings, which include the discovery of a “coin hoard” of 364 … Read more
Carolina students’ poison frog research goes global
Burmeister Lab researchers are bringing frog science to a global audience through PBS’ Emmy Award-winning travel show, “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love.”
Sloan Fellowship awarded to Carolina chemist
Alex Zhukhovitskiy, William R. Kenan Jr. Fellow and an assistant professor of chemistry, has been awarded a 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship, among the most prestigious awards given to early-career scientists.
Dancing turtles unlock scientific discovery
Carolina researchers publish a groundbreaking study on how turtles navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field.
With $20M Investment, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Named for Ross W. Lampe Jr.
Ross W. Lampe Jr., an NC State alumnus, philanthropist and visionary in the field of biomedical engineering, has committed a transformative $20 million investment to the Joint Department of Biomedical … Read more
The emotion detective
Adrienne Bonar, a doctoral candidate in the department of psychology and neuroscience, examines the social, psychological and physiological factors that shape our emotions.
BeAM Design Innovation Hub: Where UNC’s boldest ideas take shape
The BeAM Design Innovation Hub bridges the gap between research and practical application, from creating devices for medical studies to designing engaging museum exhibits.
Building Living Machines
Ronit Freeman uses nature’s building blocks to create innovative technologies, from synthetic cells to treatments that could transform health care.
Researchers Identify Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Treatment of Threatened Sea Lion
A recent study co-authored by a UNC-Chapel Hill chemistry professor identified biomarkers that could change the diagnosis and treatment of domoic acid toxicosis (DAT), a condition caused by a neurotoxin … Read more
Bruno Lab research extends from Galapagos to NC
Led by biologist John Bruno, lab members study species unique to the archipelago but with relevance to the larger ecosystem.
Advancing Research on Central Asian Modern History and Asian Diasporic Foodscapes
After launching the Summer International Collaboration Research Grant in 2023, the Institute awarded SICR grants to associate professors Eren Tasar and Ji-Yeon Jo (FFP ’24) to conduct research in Austria … Read more
Presidential Early Career Award goes to 4 Carolina researchers
Three of the four winners are in the College of Arts and Sciences. The U.S. government honor is the highest given to scientists and engineers who show exceptional potential.