UNC Research Stories
Serving North Carolina, Changing the World. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 13th largest research university in the United States. Browse through our stories and get a glimpse of the people who make Carolina one of the leading research institutions in the nation. #research #unc #GDTBATH #carolina #NorthCarolina
Episodes
Colin Eimers is investigating why so many N.C. oysters die off each year — and how to stop it before farmers lose entire harvests. By: Maggie McIntyre, Posting Date: August 21, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/the-shellfish-sleuth/
Alexis Longmire is exploring how manmade coastal barriers affect predator movement, seagrass, and the future of waterfront communities. By: Alyssa LaFaro, Posting Date: August 19, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/marine-crossroads/
Flood researchers Antonia Sebastian and Miyuki Hino are reshaping how the Southeast prepares for storms. By: Alyssa LaFaro, Posting Date: July 30, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/flooded-futures/
Nabarun Dasgupta analyzes street drugs nationwide to uncover dangerous contaminants and prevent overdoses. By: Alyssa LaFaro, Posting Date: July 29, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/curbing-overdose-deaths/
Michelle Hernandez is leading asthma research in rural communities across North Carolina to make care and clinical studies more accessible. By: Megan Mendenhall, Posting Date: July 24, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/breathing-beyond-barriers/
Samuel McLean is transforming trauma care for veterans and sexual assault survivors, proving that early interventions can prevent lifelong suffering. By: Maggie McIntyre, Posting Date: July 22, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/rewiring-recovery/
Pianist Clara Yang creates musical experiences that explore humanity’s relationship with artificial intelligence. By: Alyssa LaFaro, Posting Date: June 25, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/tech-infused-performances/
Snigdha Chaturvedi is developing AI systems with empathy and social awareness to understand the nuances of human language. By: Maggie McIntyre, Posting Date: June 24, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/coding-compassionate-ai/
Francesca Tripodi is putting people at the heart of AI — challenging bias, teaching ethics, and shaping a more responsible future for technology. By: Alyssa LaFaro, Posting Date: June 23, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/rethinking-ai-responsibility/
Alex Tropsha is part of a multi-million dollar, federally funded project using machine learning to identify new uses for existing drugs. By: Alyssa LaFaro, Posting Date: June 19, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/predictive-prescriptions/
Carolina researchers leverage artificial intelligence across various fields to enhance their studies, build on existing knowledge, and drive discoveries for a brighter future. By: Megan Mendenhall, Posting Date: June 17, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/ai-insights/
Jason Franz is helping older adults stay on their feet as they age by creating solutions to prevent falls and maintain independence. By: Maggie McIntyre, Posting Date: May 28, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/science-in-every-step/
Joshua Niznik is blending data and empathy to shift the culture of prescribing medications in older adults — starting with when to stop. By: Maggie McIntyre, Posting Date: May 27, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/rewriting-the-prescription/
Carolina researchers are pushing the boundaries of medicine through clinical trials — driving innovation, uncovering new therapies, and shaping a future where science transforms lives. By: Megan Mendenhall, Posting Date: May 20, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/trial-and-discovery/
Sheryl Zimmerman has transformed Carolina into a national leader in nursing home and assisted living research. By: Alyssa LaFaro, Posting Date: May 19, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/aging-with-care/
Willow Taylor Chiang Yang explores how socioeconomic status predicts career values and decisions among graduating seniors. By: Maggie McIntyre, Posting Date: April 23, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/cap-to-career/
Kyle McQuillan wields the power of design to transform how students learn, educators teach, and innovators bring ideas to life. By: Maggie McIntyre, Posting Date: April 22, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/learning-by-design/
Drawing from his experience running a clean water nonprofit, Maanav Karamchandani explores how investment management firms are using AI. By: Alyssa LaFaro, Posting Date: April 17, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/tapped-into-business/
Undergraduate researchers from Carolina’s 2025 graduating class share how research defined their college experience and prepared them for the real world. By: Megan Mendenhall, Posting Date: April 15, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/shaping-future-leaders/
Rahima Benhabbour is engineering health care solutions for women impacted by HIV. By: Maggie McIntyre, Posting Date: March 25, 2025
Find the story here: https://endeavors.unc.edu/a-ring-of-hope/
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