Category: Tar Heels Up Close
Tar Heels Up Close
Small materials, big innovations
In collaboration with scientists and clinicians, Wubin Bai uses his expertise in materials science to develop next-generation medical devices.
Robot reboot
Lilly Nekervis is modifying a robot dog to help people who are visually impaired navigate their surroundings.
Teaching religion through a media lens
Eden Consenstein’s work focuses on the intersections of American religion, capitalism, consumerism and technology.
A love of writing for stage and screen
Tony and Emmy-nominated writer, producer and performer Anthony King ’97 received the New York Carolina Club’s John L. Haber Award for outstanding contributions to the arts.
Approaching life like an economist
“Economics is relevant for everyone, in just about every situation,” says Donna Gilleskie, who has been a Carolina economics faculty member for 30 years.
Tuning in to data at Spotify
Haley Talton took her passion for data science from statistics classes at Carolina to her career at the world’s largest audio streaming service.
A tool for healing
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.
The sustainability entrepreneur
David Rosenberg credits his Carolina education for honing the analytical and people skills that have contributed to his success in diverse industries.
‘Making and unmaking’
Artist Annette Lawrence emphasizes the process of creating and teaching students to embrace unexpected discoveries during the artistic process.
Mentors, matter
Ph.D. student Zack Hall has made an impact at Carolina through his research of subatomic particles and by supporting undergraduate physicists.
Exploring the special challenges of youth caregivers
Professor Betsy Olson raises the profile of the overlooked and vulnerable by cultivating a culture of collaboration through a geography lens.
Fighting for rural health care access
From Appalachia to the Research Triangle, Caroline Hoover is striving to improve rural health care access, particularly birth and pregnancy services.
XO, Jenny Han
Fans love the bestselling YA author’s novels and TV shows. Do they know her heart bleeds Carolina blue?
Captivated by chemistry
Organic chemist Sidney Wilkerson-Hill is using a Sloan Research Fellowship to develop new small-molecule pesticides to combat mosquitoes that cause malaria.
Precarious workers in unprecedented times
Alexandrea Ravenelle’s latest book explores how COVID-19 affected the most vulnerable wage-earners.