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Clark Gray stands in front of two large maps colored orange.

Data Displaced

When natural hazards destroy homes and livelihoods, where do people go? Geographer Clark Gray searches for them using data.


Kathleen Mullan Harris sits at her desk with her computer screens in the background.

Researchers receive $25.3 million to study potential risks for Alzheimer’s disease

UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke scholars have received a five-year, $25.3 million National Institute of Aging (NIA) award to address gaps in our understanding of potential risks for Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease- related dementias (AD/ADRD).


Taylor Elgin stands in front of a colorful mural in downtown West Jefferson.

Taylor Elgin is upward bound

This first-year Covenant Scholar from Ashe County rang up groceries while pursuing her college dream.


Ruitian Yan stands outside near the water.

Environmental scientist looks at climate from all angles

Incoming doctoral student Ruitian Yan wants to help vulnerable communities safely manage their risks, including financial.


Horsepen Lake with trees in the distance.

Engaging communities in Carolina research

The Center for Public Engagement with Science gets North Carolinians involved in UNC-Chapel Hill research — including a unique project with NASA that educates volunteers about lakes in their own communities. Tamlin Pavelsky in the College is involved in one of the projects.


Science bus intern steers rural students to STEM

As an instructor with the Innovation Mobile Lab, Fiona Chen uses cool experiments to spark interest in scientific careers.


Martinez Leal smiles at the camera as she leans on a cardboard bridge creation.

“URSkilled” workshops promote research skills, entrepreneurial mindset

As Carolina ramps up the number of undergraduates participating in research, URSkilled at Carolina develops undergraduate students’ research skills and prepares them to be effective researchers with an entrepreneurial mindset.


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