Research at Carolina
As one of the top public research universities in the world, our faculty, students, and staff are motivated to explore, innovate, and discover. We’re committed to seeking answers that help our campus community and citizens of our state and beyond.
This year, University Research Week will highlight the incredible work Carolina researchers are doing across all disciplines as they strive to answer, What’s Next?
If you have any questions regarding University Research Week, contact Layla Dowdy in the Office of Research Communications or Bob Pleasants in the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Featured Event:
University Day Celebrations!
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
University Day is an occasion to remember the University’s past and celebrate its future. The date, Oct. 12, marks the laying of the cornerstone of Old East, the institution’s first building and the oldest state university building in the nation.…
Find out more »SOM Art in Science Competition Winners
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Come see the stunning images that won this year's SOM Art in Science Competition! Innovative scientific images that showcase the outstanding biomedical research in the School and the beauty that is reflected in science were solicited. The winning images will…
Find out more »[Video – On Demand] UNC Nutrition Research Institute, Human Research Core Services Video
Learn about the Human Research Core, or HRC, at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, directed by Dr. Saroja Voruganti. We provide human nutrition research investigators with multi-disciplinary services, including consultation, customized diet preparation, phlebotomy and equipment in one location.
Find out more »[PART I] QGIS and GRASS Open Source GIS
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
This is a three-part, hands-on GIS course. No previous GIS experience is required. This event is hybrid. Part 1 session on Monday will be a general overview and introduction to the benefits of Open Source GIS in general, to QGIS…
Find out more »2022 Hettleman Talks
Chapel Hill, NC 27515 United States
Enjoy three 15 minute presentations by this year’s recipients of the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Scholarly Achievement. The talks will provide an engaging look into these distinguished early career scholars’ work. The late Phillip Hettleman, a member of…
Find out more »Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Broader Impacts Open House
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center partners with UNC faculty members and researchers applying for grants to develop broader impacts projects that make the outcomes of their research available and accessible to a wide range of audiences. As granting agencies increasingly…
Find out more »StoryMaps and Web Mapping with ArcGIS Online
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Creating maps for the web is an excellent way to visualize information and communicate research. Attend this online workshop to learn how fun it can be to make sharable, interactive maps. ArcGIS Online is a popular web mapping platform used…
Find out more »AHRQ/NRSA Seminar | Expanding the diversity of participant pools
Chapel Hill, NC 27599 United States
Chris Jensen, MD 2nd Year NRSA Postdoctoral Trainee “Work in Progress” Essie Torres Director of Strategy for Research Diversity Workforce and Community Partnerships Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research “Expanding the diversity of participant pools” Click Here for More…
Find out more »Psychology & Neuroscience Research Fest: Day 1
The department is hosting a remote “Psych & Neuro Fest” event that will include both synchronous and asynchronous opportunities to learn more about Psychology and Neuroscience-related research across campus. Click Here to Register for this Event Click Here for this…
Find out more »PARE Talks
Chapel Hill, NC 27599 United States
Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars. The awards are open to postdoctoral scholars in all disciplines and are designed to assist postdoctoral scholars in…
Find out more »Undergraduate Research and Study Abroad
This event is now online. More undergraduates are finding creative ways to combine study abroad and research. Join us to learn more about study abroad programs that include credit-bearing research opportunities. Representatives from the Office of Undergraduate Research and the…
Find out more »North Carolina Latin American Film Festival
The NC Latin American Film Festival celebrates the power and artistry of Latin America’s film and audiovisual production. Its mission is to provide a space for Latin American images, sounds, and stories to reach a wider audience. The festival is…
Find out more »Advancing Health Equity Solutions at UNC
This session features the work of leading campus health equity researchers. All are working towards developing solutions to reduce critical social and racial inequities. At this event we will also present the Gillings Health Equity Faculty Research Award, which recognizes…
Find out more »Psychology & Neuroscience Research Fest: Day 2
The department is hosting a remote “Psych & Neuro Fest” event that will include both synchronous and asynchronous opportunities to learn more about Psychology and Neuroscience-related research across campus. Click Here to Register for this Event Click Here for this…
Find out more »UNC Core Facilities Showcase Fair
Chapel Hill, NC 27599 United States
UNC has a myriad of core facilities which are integral to the research and educational achievements and success across campus. Come meet many of our core directors in person to chat about how they can help further your research and…
Find out more »Jefferson-Pilot Fellowships in Academic Medicine and James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award Seminar
The Jefferson-Pilot Fellowships in Academic Medicine are given to promising junior faculty in the School of Medicine, and the James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award is given specifically to a junior member of the School’s clinical faculty. Recipients of both…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Discover Global Health Research
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
This event is part of IGHID Fest. Are you interested in pursuing global health research? Curious about the difference between global health and public health? Lunch and learn about our framework, including how we foster and support investigators in a…
Find out more »Python Crash Courses: Basics
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
The Python Crash Courses workshop series has two components: Basics (covered in the first two sessions) and Intro to Data (covered in the following three sessions). The entire series uses the Anaconda distribution of Python. Those interested in attending all…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Blue Sky Innovations Future of Emerging Tech Open House
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
"What's Next" in emerging technology? Learn about our research and work in robotics, volumetric capture, and more. Join Blue Sky Innovations' Chief Innovation Officer Steven King, Vivek Sahukar (AI Researcher), and Bhargav Bompalli (Computer Vision Engineer) for a 30-minute presentation…
Find out more »New NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Requirements
This session will cover the scope and requirements of NIH's new Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy that goes into effect January 25, 2023. Supplementary NIH guidance on the DMS plans required in proposals, data repository selection, and allowable costs…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Language Summit 2022: Day 1
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 United States
UNC FPG and SSW invite you to attend Language Summit 2022 FPG and the UNC School of Social Work are co-sponsoring Language Summit 2022. As you may remember, last year, FPG held a similar internal event. This year, we are…
Find out more »Three Minute Thesis
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that assists current graduate students with fostering effective presentation and communication skills. Participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research project to a non-specialist audience.…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Research in ROMS: An Undergraduate Research Week Event
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
This is a hybrid event. Interested in research in Romance Studies? Join us for an informal info session with students and faculty to discuss research opportunities such as honors theses, independent studies, and other projects in the fields of French,…
Find out more »Writing Research Abstracts
Chapel Hill, 27514 United States
In this engaging workshop, you will analyze an abstract from your field in order to identify the components of a well-written scholarly abstract. You will then write your own based on your research, so come prepared to start writing your…
Find out more »Research in Public Policy
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Are you interested in learning more about what research looks like in the field of Public Policy? As part of University Research Week, the Department of Public Policy will host a panel on faculty and undergraduate research on Tuesday, October…
Find out more »[PART II] QGIS and GRASS Open Source GIS
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
This is a three-part, hands-on GIS course. No previous GIS experience is required. This event is hybrid. Part 1 session on Monday will be a general overview and introduction to the benefits of Open Source GIS in general, to QGIS…
Find out more »Psychology & Neuroscience Research Fest: Day 3
The department is hosting a remote “Psych & Neuro Fest” event that will include both synchronous and asynchronous opportunities to learn more about Psychology and Neuroscience-related research across campus. Click Here to Register for this Event Click Here for this…
Find out more »UNCLCN Webinar – Management of Cancer Related Pain
Join the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network for “Management of Cancer Related Pain” a webinar led by Cindy Kelly, FNP-BC, ACHPN, and Vineeta Rao, CPP. The presentation will provide a review of opioid and nonopioid treatment options for cancer related pain.…
Find out more »I Spot a Cool Plot: A Nearly Syntax-Free Introduction to Advanced Data Visualization in R for Survey Researchers and Social Scientists
This online workshop will introduce attendees to the advanced data visualization capabilities in R and to the concepts of the grammar of graphics. Specifically, we will demonstrate how to access ggplot2 using a graphical user interface library in R as…
Find out more »The Social Outburst in Latin America
Speaker: Ana María Fernández. PhD. Foreign Language. University of Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Fernández is the co-editor of the special journal Manifesting Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean. (CALACS Journal on Latin American Studies, 2022). Dr. Fernández will introduce the…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Providing Optimal Care When Providers and Patients Do Not Share the Same Language
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Clinical Ethics Grand Rounds This event is part of the Ethical Issues in Language & Culture Lecture Series. In-Person Location: G100 Bondurant Hall Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599 United States Dr. Hsieh has been involved in research on bilingual health…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Explore Educational Experiences in Global Health
Chapel Hill, NC 27599 United States
This event is part of IGHID Fest. Are you a medical student or resident physician interested in global health? Lunch with us and learn about the diverse and multifaceted opportunities in global health education. Scholars will share global health projects…
Find out more »Research Labs of Archaeology Open House: Build Your Own Edible Archaeological Site
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Come visit the Research Labs of Archaeology! View our laboratory spaces during the open house and build your own edible archaeological site. Learn about stratigraphy as you select the layers for your own custom trail mix site!
Find out more »Wilson Library Research Forum
The WWII Farm Labor Program, Right to Work, and Organizing Migratory Workers in the South; and North Carolina’s Leading Role in Late 20th Century White Power Organizing Wednesday, October 12 at 12:00-1:00 p.m., virtual event Jennifer Standish presents, “The WWII…
Find out more »Exercise and Sport Science Undergraduate Research Exhibition
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Undergraduate Exercise and Sport Science students will present completed and ongoing research projects. Click Here to Learn More about the Department of Exercise and Sport Science
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Aging and Mobility: October Research Forum
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Department of Health Sciences October 2022 Research Forum Wednesday, Oct. 12, 12-1 p.m. at MacNider Hall in room 321 or on Zoom. Lunch will be provided for in-person guests, please register. Click Here to Register for this Event and to…
Find out more »Why Sieges Matter to People: Malta 1565 and 1940-43, featuring Prof. Marcus Bull
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
To showcase the history department's research during University Research Week, Phi Alpha Theta is sponsoring a lecture/discussion featuring Marcus Bull, the Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Professor of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Department of History. The event, entitled “Why Sieges…
Find out more »Systematic Review Methods: Practical Steps to Completing a Systematic Review
The Systematic Review Methods: Practical Steps to Completing a Review workshop provides an introduction of the systematic review and scoping review process, with a focus on research methodology. Participants will gain skills and practice to complete a high-quality review; content…
Find out more »University Day Celebrations!
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
University Day is an occasion to remember the University’s past and celebrate its future. The date, Oct. 12, marks the laying of the cornerstone of Old East, the institution’s first building and the oldest state university building in the nation.…
Find out more »Tales from the Field: Doing Research in Peru in a Time of Terrorism, Cholera, and Hyper-Inflation
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
About the Speaker Brian Billman Associate Professor Area of Interest: Archaeology of Chiefdoms and States, Political Economy, Human Violence, the Evolution of Human Behavior, Heritage Preservation, Settlement Pattern Analysis, the prehistory of the Andes and the American Southwest. In the…
Find out more »Getting Started in Undergraduate Research in Biology
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Dr. Gidi Shemer, the Director of Undergraduate Research in Biology, will share information and tips getting started in undergraduate research in Biology. He’ll talk about identifying mentors and labs, locating opportunities, and getting course credit for your research. There will…
Find out more »Let’s Talk School Transition! – A Panel Discussion
2022 CAROLINA INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES “VIRTUAL” COMMUNITY TALK SERIES PRESENTS: Let’s Talk Transition! – A PANEL DISCUSSION – with a panel of Self-Advocates, Parents, & Professionals Join CIDD for a candid panel discussion on the “Transition From School Experience”…
Find out more »UNC Lineberger’s 47th Annual Postdoctoral/Faculty Research Day
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 United States
UNC Lineberger’s 47th Annual Postdoctoral/Faculty Research Day is open to all UNC Lineberger graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff. This year’s event is hosted by LCCC Training and Education (CRTEC) and will feature: A keynote from Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless,…
Find out more »Semi-Structured Interviewing
This interactive online workshop will focus on semi-structured interviewing, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Topics covered will include basics of semi-structured interviews, development of interview questions and probes, interviewing skills, and considerations for conducting virtual interviews. Participants…
Find out more »Introduction to PubMed
This interactive class will cover the basics of literature searching utilizing PubMed. This class is intended for students, faculty, or staff unfamiliar with PubMed’s interface or those new to literature searching. Participants will learn to navigate the database, conduct basic…
Find out more »Utilizing Research to Impact Environmental Policy in NC
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Speakers from: NC Collaboratory, Institute for the Environment, Public Policy Department and Environmental Finance Center. This event will feature a panel of faculty and undergraduate students discussing how their research at UNC informs and shapes policy-decisions of the North Carolina…
Find out more »Building an Inclusive and Transformative Data Strategy in Research and Community Engagement
The COVID pandemic and racial justice protests across the country have sparked new conversations regarding race, racism, and social justice in nearly every aspect of American society. From housing, health care, employment, and wealth accumulation to education and policing, policies,…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Conceptualizing Culture in Healthcare Contexts: A Theoretical Framework
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Academy of Educators This event is part of the Ethical Issues in Language & Culture Lecture Series. In-Person Location: G100 Bondurant Hall Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599 United States Dr. Hsieh has been involved in research on bilingual health communication…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Explore Fellowships & Training in Global Health
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
This event is part of IGHID Fest. Are you a doctoral candidate or postdoctoral, seeking global health clinical or research training? Lunch with us and learn about the fellowships we offer at our global sites around the world. This event…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Lunchbox Talk: Botanical Birthrights & Bitter Roots: African American Herbal Medicine in the American South
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 United States
With Sierra Roark, Doctoral Candidate, UNC Department of Anthropology Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST Location: Hybrid – Reeves Auditorium and Zoom webinar Fee: Free, $5 suggested fee As enslaved Africans were brought to North America,…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Language Summit 2022: Day 2
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 United States
UNC FPG and SSW invite you to attend Language Summit 2022 FPG and the UNC School of Social Work are co-sponsoring Language Summit 2022. As you may remember, last year, FPG held a similar internal event. This year, we are…
Find out more »beginR
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Learning R on your own? Want some help along the way? beginR is a series of virtual meetings organized by the University Libraries and the Odum Institute that provides support to students, faculty and staff who are learning the R…
Find out more »Data-Driven EnviroLab Monthly Research Seminar
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
The Data-Driven EnviroLab, led by Angel Hsu, assistant professor of Public Policy and faculty member in the Environment, Ecology and Energy Program, is hosting a monthly research seminar series this semester where researchers and colleagues of the lab will give…
Find out more »On These Grounds: Slavery and the University
This event is part of the Digital South Panel Series. Chaitra Powell, Curator of the Southern Historical Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill Caroline Emmons, Elliott Professor of History at Hampden-Sydney College Sarah Almond, Archival & Digital Projects Librarian at Hampden-Sydney College…
Find out more »[PART 1] Cleaning Data with OpenRefine
Data sets often have problematic content such as formatting inconsistencies and incomplete elements that are beyond the capabilities of spreadsheet programs like Excel to deal with easily. OpenRefine is a powerful tool for working with messy data. It will help…
Find out more »Psychology & Neuroscience Research Fest: Day 4
The department is hosting a remote “Psych & Neuro Fest” event that will include both synchronous and asynchronous opportunities to learn more about Psychology and Neuroscience-related research across campus. Click Here to Register for this Event Click Here for this…
Find out more »An Introduction to the new UNC School of Data Science and Society; led by Inaugural Dean Stan Ahalt
In Summer 2022, UNC-Chapel Hill launched the School of Data Science and Society (SDSS), a new school devoted to data science, teaching, research, scholarship, service, and creativity. The vision for SDSS is to be a leader in the field of…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] 2nd Annual Columbia Street Lecture
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Monica R. McLemore RN, MPH, PhD, FAAN is a tenured professor in the Child, Family, and Population Health Department and the Interim Director for the Center for Anti-Racism in Nursing at the University of Washington School of Nursing. She retired…
Find out more »Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 United States
Learn how to enter the research community at UNC, including resources for identifying research opportunities, identifying faculty mentors and how the Office for Undergraduate Research can support your research efforts. The workshop will include a student panel discussing how they…
Find out more »A Parr Center Special Presentation: An Evening with Michael Schur
Chapel Hill, NC 27599 United States
Join the Parr Center in the Carolina Union for An Evening with Michael Schur, creator of the hit series The Good Place, in conversation with consulting philosopher Todd May (Warren Wilson College). Discussion will focus on Schur’s new book, How…
Find out more »[Hybrid Event] Navigating Research Experiences for Undergrads (REUs): Why, Where, and How?
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Interested in research as an undergrad? Looking for ways to get involved in research or expand your research experiences? UNC AIMS is hosting a session to help you navigate REUs: summer research programs across the US aimed at getting undergraduate…
Find out more »[PART III] QGIS and GRASS Open Source GIS
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
This is a three-part, hands-on GIS course. No previous GIS experience is required. This event is hybrid. Part 1 session on Monday will be a general overview and introduction to the benefits of Open Source GIS in general, to QGIS…
Find out more »GSLL Undergraduate Research Event
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Featuring the diverse research and internship projects undertaken by undergraduate students of the Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Brief presentations by student about their projects and experiences in programs abroad, followed by discussion in a fun and…
Find out more »Carolina Across 100: Research and Evaluation that Responds to Community Needs
If you haven’t heard of Carolina Across 100, this is your chance to learn about the unique, pan-University effort! The initiative, launched by Chancellor Guskiewicz and led by Anita Brown-Graham at the UNC School of Government, is responding to challenges…
Find out more »Improving Data Management and Reproducibility Through LabArchives Electronic Research Notebooks
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the functionality of LabArchives, a digital lab notebook software available, at no cost, to UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and students. Join the session to learn how LabArchives can easily be integrated into your research…
Find out more »UNC’s New Federal Statistical Research Data Center: What it is and How to Use it
How to conduct research in an RDC: A walk-through of the steps you’ll need to submit a proposal and analyze non-public microdata. In this hour-long session, Ted Mouw (Sociology) will walk you through the steps needed to submit a proposal…
Find out more »How Learning Analytics Can Improve Undergraduate Education
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
What can we discover about "innovating for the public good" when we work collaboratively as a campus community? Come learn how faculty and students in the School of Education and College of Arts and Sciences are ethically and equitably using…
Find out more »Galapagos Seed Grant Funding Workshop
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 United States
UNC faculty and researchers are invited to learn about ways of getting involved with the UNC Center for Galapagos Studies, including the upcoming deadline for their seed grant program. Early-career faculty can receive up to $5,000 grants to conduct research…
Find out more »Tableau I
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 United States
Tableau is a user-friendly software application used to create static or interactive visualizations and dashboards. Examples can be found here. Tableau’s drag-and-drop interface provides tools to build a variety of visualizations with no coding required, and visualizations can be embedded…
Find out more »NCLAFF Conversations: Bordering Genres
Virtual conversation via Zoom. Click Here to Register for this Event Moderated by: Miguel Rojas-Sotelo, Director NCLAFF & Manuel Sánchez Cabrera, Assistant Director NCLAFF Click Here for More Information About 'NCLAFF Conversations' Jordi Mari. Professor, Cultural Critic, Activist and Musician.…
Find out more »Berta soy yo (I am Berta)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 United States
Friday, Oct. 14 @ 7 p.m. at Mandela Auditorium, UNC-Chapel Hill. With the presence of Katia Lara. Reception to follow. Click Here for More Information on this Event Katia Lara (Tegucigalpa, Honduras 1967) is a Director and Producer, and founder…
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