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Embracing a global engineering mindset

Charlotte Dorn, a Morehead-Cain Scholar, reflects on how the applied physical sciences minor and BeAM Makerspace program have prepared her for a career as a research and development engineer.

Matthew Colon stands in a barn with a horse, holding its reins.

Helping Veterans Thrive

An empowering clinical outreach program at UNC-Chapel Hill offers veterans and first responders new hope through holistic health care.

Jack Otte and his teammate holding their prizes at BeAM MakerFest.

Engineering a bright future with a minor in applied sciences and engineering

Jake Otte has been building the skills he needs to launch his career as an electrical engineer through the applied sciences and engineering minor.

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Approaching artificial intelligence through an interdisciplinary lens

As anticipation and anxiety fuel debates about artificial intelligence, UNC’s AI Project brings together scholars from philosophy, computer science and linguistics to explore its implications.

Peter White's new book "The World Atlas of Trees and Forests" is lying on the ground surrounded by trees.

Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College faculty and alumni. This month’s featured book is “The World Atlas of Trees and Forests: Exploring Earth’s Forest Ecosystems” by Peter White,

Aobo Li stands outside in front of stone steps. Behind him are rings and lines of bright orange light.

Particle Man

Aobo Li, an award-winning postdoctoral researcher in the department of physics and astronomy, is performing groundbreaking work using machine learning to detect neutrinos that could shed light on the nature of our universe.

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Winston Center tackles crisis of teens and screens

With groundbreaking research linking social media habits to brain changes, the center also provides career training and public awareness.