Category: The Scoop
The Scoop
Save the Date: A conversation with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most celebrated musicians, and members from the Silk Road Ensemble will give a free talk on the intersection of arts and public life Feb. 26 at UNC.
Harris elected to National Academy of Sciences
Sociologist Kathleen Mullan Harris, James E. Haar Distinguished Professor, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors that a U.S. scientist or engineer can receive.
Concussion researcher visits White House
Leading concussion researcher and MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow Kevin Guskiewicz participated in a White House Meeting on concussions this summer.
Exploring the legacy of World War I through talks, performances, art and more
The legacy and impact of World War I will be explored during a yearlong, interdisciplinary conversation at UNC during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Stellar discoveries: White dwarf stars and exotic exoplanets
UNC astronomers Bart Dunlap and Nicholas Law played a key role in exciting summer 2014 discoveries involving white dwarf stars and exoplanet systems (planets around other stars).
Making a difference for schizophrenia patients
The special mentor-mentee relationship between David Penn and Dave Roberts has led to improving the social lives of schizophrenia patients around the world.
Something in the water at PlayMakers
Last fall PlayMakers Repertory Company transformed the Paul Green Theatre into an aquatic wonderland complete with indoor pool for the mythological storytelling of the Tony Award-winning play “Metamorphoses,” presented in repertory with the Shakespearean epic “The Tempest.”
Entrepreneurship student designs trackable wallet
Entrepreneurship student Andre Bauer has designed a wallet with GPS technology designed to prevent theft.
Caterpillars respond to climate change
Research by a team of UNC biologists and graduate student shows that some caterpillars are already evolving to cope with climate change.
Ashby receives alumni faculty service award
Valerie Ashby, chair of the UNC chemistry department, received a 2014 General Alumni Association (GAA) Faculty Service Award.
Bufkin earns prestigious Mitchell Scholarship
Sarah Bufkin ’13 of Atlanta has been selected for a Mitchell Scholarship which supports graduate studies in Ireland.
Making solar affordable and accessible
UNC scientists are trying to find ways to bring the price of solar energy down, and make solar-power devices more practical for much wider use.
Solar breakthroughs: Harnessing the power of the sun when it’s not shining
UNC scientists led by chemist Tom Meyer at the Energy Frontier Research Center have built a system that converts the sun’s energy to hydrogen fuel and stores it for later use, allowing us to power our devices long after the sun goes down.
Finding faster way to deliver nerve gas antidote
A new $4.47 million project at UNC, funded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, will help lay the groundwork for developing potentially better ways to deliver antidotes against exposure to chemical weapons.
UNC partners with NFL to focus on former players’ health
Carolina will partner with the National Football League Players Association on a new initiative aimed at providing medical services and support to former NFL players.