The annual Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement were awarded to five Carolina faculty members — including three scholars in the College — who exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research along with future career promise.
Rosa Li tries to find different ways to illustrate a salient point to students in her Psychology 180 course on social media, technology and the adolescent brain: “Research is really complicated. The real world is highly nuanced.”
For the fifth year in a row, research awards topped $1 billion at Carolina, facilitating projects and experiments for external sponsors like federal agencies, industry partners and nonprofit organizations.
Eden Consenstein’s work focuses on the intersections of American religion, capitalism, consumerism and technology.
Guided by a faculty leader, a public policy capstone team provided advice about strengthening N.C. communities’ disaster response efforts.
Mathematics faculty member Linda Green teamed up with graduate research consultant Connor Menzel to teach an interdisciplinary data analysis class.
Led by geographer Gabriela Valdivia, a collaborative team is examining the impact of the construction industry on Ecuadorian communities along the Hollin River.
UNC biologist Eric Riddell uses ecophysiology to understand how animals respond to environmental changes due to rising temperatures.
Senior Violeta Gonzalez Toro was inspired by a transformative literature class to research how veterans might use reading as a path for healing after military experiences.
David Rosenberg credits his Carolina education for honing the analytical and people skills that have contributed to his success in diverse industries.
