Natural Sciences & Mathematics
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Shedding new light on coral Black Band Disease
UNC-Chapel Hill biologists examine the links between microbial mats and a type of coral disease that has become an urgent conservation concern, and they suggest mitigation strategies to help reduce its spread.
Meet a Summer Research Fellow: Ph.D. candidate John West
John West is a Ph.D. candidate in the department of psychology and neuroscience. He has been awarded a Summer Research Fellowship from The Graduate School.
Loftin named University Manager of the Year
Beverly Loftin, business manager in the department of physics and astronomy and applied physical sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences, was named the 2022 University Manager of the Year.
75 years of research and service
As the institute celebrates its 75th anniversary, director Rick Luettich discusses the mission of the Institute of Marine Sciences, how the institute evolved and why the research produced through the institute is vital to North Carolina.
New minor teaches major skills in engineering, entrepreneurship
Students in the new applied sciences and engineering minor are equipped with an entrepreneurial mindset and the engineering skills to thrive in both industry and graduate school.
Chemistry’s Zhukhovitskiy wins prestigious U.S. DOE Early Career Award
Chemist Alex Zhukhovitskiy has won an Early Career Award from the U.S. Department of Energy. DOE awarded $110 million for groundbreaking research by 83 early career scientists this year.
Biology department’s Logan Brackett earns College’s 2021-2022 Award in Management
Logan Brackett received the 2021-2022 Award in Management in the College of Arts & Sciences for his outstanding accomplishments