2021 Events

Join us for an informal meet up with the team from BARCODE Galapagos, the most ambitious citizen science project to document biological life in Galápagos. Lead researchers from UNC and USFQ explaining the Barcode Galapagos project, its importance to both…

The Galapagos Science Center (GSC) represents a unique facility and a special opportunity to make the world a better place by enriching our understanding of coupled human-natural systems in a world-renowned National Park, Marine Reserve and World Heritage Site. Three…

Shark researcher Alex Hearn dives deeper into the world of shark conversation as he reads from the book Marti the Hammerhead Shark, a joint collaboration between the Galapagos Science Center, Galapagos Conservation Trust and MigraMar. Alex will use the story…

A team of BME researchers applied their skills in design and engineering to create low-cost, emergency solutions to personal protective equipment shortages early in the pandemic. Dr. Devin Hubbard highlights some of the collaborative work he and his team did…

Students are returning to classrooms at a time when the Delta variant of Covid-19 is circulating. The Delta variant is about 50% more infectious than the Alpha variant, which was as much as 50% more infectious than earlier strains in…

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, WRAL-TV recently featured UNC's Dr. Michelle Hernandez—highlighting her work in underserved communities. At UNC Health, Hernandez is breaking down barriers as a pediatric allergist and immunologist. The Puerto Rican native calls the work her…

Scientists in the UNC School of Medicine (SOM) truly embody the UNC Health tagline- “Scientists of Discovery, Artists of Innovation”. In celebration of 2021 University Research Week , the SOM solicited innovative scientific images that showcase the outstanding biomedical research…

Interested in getting involved in Psych and/or Neuro research, but have some questions? Stop by and ask your questions and chat about research with Dr. Vicki Chanon, Director of Undergrad Psychology Research.

Map the System Information Session 11/08/2021 from Kaki McNeel on Vimeo. Are you ready to change the world? Tackling global challenges starts with understanding a problem and its wider context. Join the competition that asks you to explore, probe and…

At this event, we will honor Professor Carissa Hessick in her publication of her new book, Punishment Without Trial. We will also discuss the hows and whys of publishing an academic book with a representative from Carolina Academic Press.

The Strengthen Your Search Skills: Designing a Comprehensive Search Strategy class will provide tips, tricks, and tools for building comprehensive searches for systematic, scoping, or other literature reviews. This workshop is recommended for those who have a research project in…

Learn more about the 2020 Census and the new Federal Statistical Research Data Center housed at the Carolina Population Center. Learn about the new branch of the Triangle Research Data Center located at the Carolina Population Center. The TRDC is…

Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence 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 their…

Dr. Murray is a clinical psychologist and prevention scientist whose research focuses on promoting positive youth development, particularly for those living in adversity, by creating more supportive home, school, and community environments. A key focus of her work is building…

First-year PhD students in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program will present posters on their research projects.

The COVID pandemic has been a severe stress on all of us. We will talk about the impact of pandemic stress on mental health, and how current research at UNC is driving innovations in neuroscience that lead to new treatments…

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 Study Abroad Office will lead…

Across the volatile landscape of American politics today, perhaps few issues remain more polarizing than voting reform. For this Debating Public Policy Series event, the UNC Program for Public Discourse hosts an agonistic dialogue between UNC Political Science Professor Jason…

Dr. Susan Sumner from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), professors from her laboratory team, and undergraduate researchers from her lab will share the unique opportunities available for undergraduate students at the NRI.

Join a live training session for the N3C Data Enclave. Users of all types can learn how to navigate the N3C, utilize the Enclave and resources it provides, and learn how to better achieve their analytical goals. This orientation is…

Enjoy four 15 minute virtual 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 in the fields of astronomy, biology,…

Psych and Neuro Fest will highlight a number of labs across campus that do Psych and/or Neuro-related research. This the 1st of 3 Synchronous sessions in which representatives from ~5 labs will give a brief overview of their research following…

Science is exciting, but engaging with it can be challenging. Reading scientific articles can often feel like reading a new language. The UNC Advocates for Inclusion in Medicine and Science (AIMS) want to help unpack the jargon of scientific papers…

Join us for an exploration into the core concepts underpinning pharmacy, pharmacology and beyond. This session will be led by PharmAlliance researchers, Jacqui McLaughlin (UNC), Paul White (Monash University, Melbourne, Australia), Michael Munday (University College London, London, UK), and Tom…

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…

This event starts at 7:30PM The Skin of Our Teeth By Thornton Wilder NOV 10–28, 2021 Rebuild. Rinse. Repeat...until we get it right! When you’ve been married as long as the Antrobuses—5,000 years!—of course your life will include run-ins with…

This Introduction to EndNote class will cover the basic features of the EndNote desktop software (not EndNote Basic). We will focus on building a library, importing citations from PubMed, managing citations, and inserting citations into MS Word documents. Please purchase…

Research Perseverance: Embracing Change in a Pandemic Presentation by: Dr. Debara Tucci, MD, MS, MBA Director, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health

Sharonda LeBlanc, PhD from NC State University will present a seminar entitled, "Monitoring Dynamic Protein-Nucleic Acid Interactions Using Time-Resolved Fluorescence" as part of the series Joint Seminars in Chemical Biology and Bioorganic Chemistry hosted by the Department of Chemistry in…

Join a panel of UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) scientists and investigators for a 60-minute panel discussion on how developmental science contributes to academic and community well-being. Developmental science matters in the lives of individuals and communities—and…

Psych and Neuro Fest will highlight a number of labs across campus that do Psych and/or Neuro-related research. This the 2nd of 3 Synchronous sessions in which representatives from ~5 labs will give a brief overview of their research following…

The Economics department will share information about opportunities for Undergraduate research in the department. Current undergraduates who are involved in research will share their work with the attendees. There will also be a Q&A session. Click here for Meeting Recording

Juggling a successful career and a growing/changing family can be difficult, especially for early career faculty. At this seminar, a group of panelists will discuss how they persevered by navigating the competing demands of their growing research careers and personal…

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…

Join us for a PharmAlliance Week 2021 event, hosted by the Research Domain. This two-hour session will highlight cutting edge research from both well established and emerging leaders in neuroscience research from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Monash Institute of…

When faculty and student researchers decide to transform their scientific discoveries into startup companies, they set out on innovation journeys filled with promising possibilities and perplexing unknowns. How do you create a business plan? What’s the best way to engage…

Are you searching for creative solutions to your research needs? Prototype your ideas in the BeAM network of makerspaces, open at no charge to all UNC students, staff and faculty. Join us at this Open House event to explore makerspace…

Undergraduate students from the Department of Exercise and Sport Science will pre-record 5-minute presentations on completed or ongoing research projects. Topics from the general EXSS, Athletic Training, Sport Administration and Fitness Professional tracks will be included. The audience is encouraged…

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.…

Dr. Gidi Shemer from the Biology department and peer ambassadors from the Office for Undergraduate Researchers will share how to identify mentors and labs, locate opportunities, and get course credit for your research. Click Here for Recording

This will be an in-person and online event. We are excited to host the Nutrition Research Institute's new director, Stephen Hursting, PhD, MPH, for a town hall event at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Get to know Steve…

Watch Event Recording Here (Onyen required) 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 virtual panel on…

Interested in getting involved in Psych and/or Neuro research, but have some questions? Stop by via zoom and ask your questions and chat about research with Dr. Vicki Chanon, Director of Undergrad Psychology Research. Click here for Zoom Link

If you are seeking opportunities to collaborate with North Carolina communities to address longstanding challenges and find community-driven solutions, then this is the session for you. North Carolina is home to people who continue to suffer the ravages of COVID-19…

The School of Medicine Core Facilities are a critical of UNC's research infrastructure, and are an invaluable resource to researchers across-campus. Join us for a virtual Core Facility Showcase that will feature six of our cores: The Pathology Services Core,…

NIH’s mission is to advance ideas from fundamental biological science all the way to applied healthcare cures. While many of us see our research along that spectrum, understanding how to translate our research across the spectrum is a challenge. In…

Why study Japanese history? This presentation by the members of the UNC Japanese History Lab will introduce some of our recent research projects and their relationship to academic debates, career paths, and contemporary social and political issues. Our topics include…

This panel session will address the critical needs of faculty to maintain writing productivity. Themes addressed by Center for Faculty Excellence staff and Summer Writing Group (SWG) alumni include strategies applied during their experience in the program, forming a habit…

Presenters: Bevan Kirley, Senior Research Associate. UNC Highway Safety Research Center Seth LaJeunesse, Senior Research Associate. UNC Highway Safety Research Center Transportation is the simple act of moving people or things from one place to another. While simple in concept,…

The Food, Fitness and Opportunity Research Collaborative (FFORC), housed at The Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP), has been working to educate ourselves on the manifestations of white supremacy, using the work of Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun,…

When Erin Siegal McIntyre began reporting her book Finding Fernanda, various sources independently referred to the business of adoption between impoverished countries and the United States as “the perfect crime,” since it can be conducted with little consequence for criminal…

Join us for the third annual PharmAlliance Graduate E-Symposium, brought to you by PharmAlliance, a strategic partnership between UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University College London School of Pharmacy, and Monash University Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This session…

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…

The Department of Nutrition invites you to join Professor Alice Ammerman to accept the Departmental Distinguished Alumni Award with a virtual cook along and research update on Thursday, November 11th. She will be demonstrating a recipe from her Med-South diet:…

Kenan Theatre Company presents Anna K by Jacqueline E. Lawton All shows, unless otherwise stated, run at 7:30pm Thursday – Sunday, with an additional 2:00pm matinee Sunday and a 5:30pm Monday. Considered by some to be the greatest novel ever…

The UNC Health and Human Rights Working Group is thrilled to host the formal launch of the COVID-19 Health & Human Rights Monitor this Friday, November 12th at 9AM ET. Created by an interdisciplinary group of students, faculty, and alumni…

How do you want to engage with research? Research for Me @UNC and the NC TraCS Institute offer engagement and development opportunities for all stages of the research process. Want to participate in research? Want to learn more about protocol…

Please join us as second year scholars from the Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity share highlights of their research activity. Each scholar will give a short talk which will be followed by a short Q&A session. Moderator: Terry Magnuson…

The Adams School of Dentistry is excited to host a Research Mixer with the goal of highlighting and celebrating the excellent work of our RESEARCH STAFF within the Adams School of Dentistry and its research affiliates in the hopes of…

Psych and Neuro Fest will highlight a number of labs across campus that do Psych and/or Neuro-related research. This the 2nd of 3 Synchronous sessions in which representatives from ~5 labs will give a brief overview of their research following…

Registration is open for the 2021-2022 TraCS Professional Development Seminar series. This seminar series is aimed at research professionals, graduate students, postdocs and early stage faculty researchers. In this series, we cover foundational skills useful for career development in clinical/translational…

The Maximizing Your Research Impact workshop will provide a series of strategies to help ensure your published research reaches a wide audience, including choosing a target journal, writing a plain language summary of a study, optimizing abstract writing for database…

Pottery is one of the earliest and most expressive human inventions, dating back to at least 25,000 BCE. It’s also one of the most common artifacts found by archaeologists across the globe. Join the Research Laboratories of Archaeology during Research…

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…

We are excited to announce the GSLL undergraduate and faculty research event, which will take place on Friday, November 12, 3-4 pm (Dey Hall 314) during Undergraduate Research Week. The event will feature both undergraduate students (David Green, Max Hazerjian,…

Join the Parr Center for Ethics for fast-paced, accessible talks about cutting edge research in ethics! Each speaker will have 15 minutes to provide an overview of their research, with short breaks in between speakers. Additionally, Ethics Fellows will talk…

Click here for Recording Dr. Hilary Lithgow and a panel of current English & Comparative Literature (ECL) Majors and recent alums will lead a conversation about what research in the humanities looks like and how undergraduates can get involved. Topics…

Humans have looked at the night sky for thousands of years to understand the world around us. Take a journey in the Morehead Planetarium Dome to see Latin American skies and listen to stories from indigenous Inca, Maya, and Kaxinawá…