BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.7//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260915T134752Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/cmas-2026/ SUMMARY:2026 CMAS Conference DESCRIPTION:The annual CMAS Conference brings together air-quality research ers\, modelers\, government scientists and environmental professionals fro m around the world to share advances in air-quality modeling and its appli cations. Hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill's Institute for the Environment\, the c onference explores emerging research\, modeling tools and technologies tha t help scientists and policymakers better understand air pollution and inf orm environmental decision-making.\n\nCheck out the full agenda for this t hree-day event here.\n\nThis is a paid\, in-person event. Registration is required.\n\nClick Here for Payment Information ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/06252024_currituck_sound_tuesday_054.jpg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,UNC Institute for the Environment LOCATION:Friday Conference Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 Friday Center Drive\, C hapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Friday Conference Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20261001T150406Z URL:https://www.unc.edu/posts/2026/09/17/carolina-to-celebrate-america-250 -through-poetry-performances-discussions-and-more/#new_tab SUMMARY:America 250 @ Carolina DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/america250-unc-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences,Hybrid Event LOCATION:UNC Campus\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=UNC Campus:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260909T150745Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/art-in-science/ SUMMARY:Art in Science DESCRIPTION:Throughout Research Week\, images submitted by this year’s wi nners of the School of Medicine Art in Science Competition will be on disp lay in the first floor lobby of Bondurant Hall.\n\nWinners to be announced soon.\n\nThis is an in-person event.\n\nDisplay image description: “Cra cking the Secret Stem Cell Highways Behind Alzheimer’s Disease” was su bmitted by Chih-Hsuan Hsu and Dr. Sarah Cohen from the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology. One of the winners of the 2025 Art in Science comp etition. This confocal image reveals the intricate microtubule network wit hin human induced pluripotent stem cells carrying the APOE4 variant\, a ma jor genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Immunostaini ng highlights the “tubulin code” with magenta\, cyan\, green\, and yel low markers\, offering a glimpse into how genetic variants shape cellular architecture and function. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/Cohen_Lab_Art_in_Science_Image-600x600-1.avif CATEGORIES:Department of Research (SOM),In-person Event,School of Medicine LOCATION:Bondurant Hall\, first floor\, 321 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hil l\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=321 S. Columbia Street\, Ch apel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Bonduran t Hall\, first floor:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260915T184549Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/meet-your-unc-ai/ SUMMARY:Meet your UNC AI DESCRIPTION:The Bioinformatics and Analytics Research Collaborative (BARC) will host a seminar on using AI in research at UNC entitled: Meet your UNC AI. The seminar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. o n Monday 10/19/2026 in 3116 MEJ.\n\nThe seminar will include the following sessions:\n \n 9:00 a.m. to 09:25 a.m. — ABC’s of AI. \nWe will intro duce practical ways that AI can support research using examples and case s tudies from different scientific disciplines. We will also explain commonl y used AI terminology and distinguish among tools and concepts such as lar ge language models\, chatbots\, APIs\, and agentic AI systems.\n\n 9:45 a. m. to 10:30 a.m — AI at UNC\nThis session will provide an overview of AI resources available at UNC\, including PromptLab\, Microsoft Copilot\, AP Is\, command-line tools\, and cloud-based environments such as Azure. We w ill discuss how to request access\, configure API keys\, select appropriat e models\, understand usage and token limits\, and determine which tools a re appropriate for different research tasks.\nWe will also review importan t data-security considerations\, including what types of research informat ion may or may not be shared with each resource\, under current guidelines .\n\n 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. — Coding with AI\nThis introductory sessi on will demonstrate how AI tools can assist with writing\, reviewing\, deb ugging\, and improving code. Topics will include choosing appropriate mode ls\, managing context and token limits\, following effective coding practi ces\, and understanding when researchers should remain directly involved i n reviewing and validating AI-generated work.\n\n 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Guardrails/limitations for your AI and how to build robustly\nWhat data should or shouldn’t be shared with AI\, where should it have access or not have access to\, and some other concerns. When to trust it\, where to be cautious of it’s answers. \n\nTo register for this event please compl ete this form. This form will be closed if room capacity has been reached. \nClick here to register for this event\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/AdobeStock_2042722135.jpeg CATEGORIES:Bioinformatics and Analytics Research Collaborative,In-person Event,School of Medicine LOCATION:Mary Ellen Jones Building\, room 3116\, 116 Manning Dr.\, Chapel H ill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=116 Manning Dr.\, Chapel Hi ll\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mary Ellen Jone s Building\, room 3116:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T110000 DTSTAMP:20261006T171208Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/lunch-and-learn-core-facilities/ SUMMARY:Core Conversations: The People and Technology Powering Carolina Res earch DESCRIPTION:Three amazing panelists will provide an opportunity to learn ab out Carolina’s more than 140 core facilities that offer a range of resou rces to the research community\, including cutting-edge technologies\, hig h-end instrumentation\, technical support\, and education.\n\nAdministered by various schools\, units\, and departments across campus\, core facilit ies serve a variety of disciplines\, enabling researchers to investigate a nd innovate in ways that wouldn’t be possible within the scope of their individual labs or projects.\n\nClick Here to Register\n\nThis is a virtua l event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/AKR_0289.jpg CATEGORIES:School of Medicine,UNC Research,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://unc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Scv4IyvJRLGuM-qaesJW4w#/re gistration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260909T154831Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/graduate-research-symposium/ SUMMARY:Graduate Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:Kicking off University Research Week 2026\, the Graduate Resear ch Symposium is an opportunity for graduate students in every discipline t o showcase the extraordinary research they are doing at UNC. \n\nThe sympo sium will feature poster and oral presentations by UNC graduate students\, prizes for winning presentations\, and a reception. The event is sponsore d by The Graduate School and is open to the public.\n\nThis is an in-perso n event. Registration is encouraged by not required.\n\nClick Here to Regi ster ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/10232025_grad_poster_session_0016.jpg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,The Graduate School LOCATION:Carolina Union\, Great Hall\, 209 South Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27 599\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=209 South Rd\, Chapel Hill\ , NC\, 27599\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carolina Union\, G reat Hall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260922T180129Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/het-talks-dominguez-mann/ SUMMARY:Het Talks: Daniel Dominguez and Andrew Mann DESCRIPTION:Enjoy presentations by this year’s recipients of the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Scholarly Achievement. The talks will provid e an engaging look into these distinguished early career scholars’ work. The late Phillip Hettleman\, a member of the Carolina class of 1921\, and his wife Ruth established their prestigious named award in 1986 to recogn ize the achievements of outstanding junior faculty.\n\nThere are five winn ers of the 2026 Hettleman Prizes. This Het Talks event features two of the m:\nDaniel Dominguez\, Pharmacology\, School of Medicine\nDominguez’s wo rk is reshaping the field of RNA biology by providing foundational tools a nd concepts for decoding RNA regulation and its role in health and disease . His discoveries are widely used by other researchers to interpret diseas e-causing mutations and understand molecular mechanisms underlying conditi ons like cancer. By uncovering how RNA regulation can go wrong\, his resea rch is opening new avenues for therapeutic development and advancing a dee per understanding of fundamental biological processes.\n\nAndrew Mann\, Ph ysics and Astronomy\, College of Arts and Sciences \nMann’s research is helping define one of the most exciting frontiers in astrophysics: underst anding how planetary systems\, including those that could support life\, f orm and evolve. His discoveries have significantly expanded the known popu lation of young exoplanets and provided critical data for next-generation space missions searching for habitable worlds. By developing tools that ha ve been widely adopted by others in the field\, and by making high-impact discoveries used by astronomers worldwide\, Mann and his team are shaping the direction of exoplanet science for years to come.\n\nRegistration is r equired.\n\nClick Here to Register\n\nThis is a virtual\, CLE Credit event . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/het-talks-web-dominguez-mann-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:UNC Research,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://unc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RmfIVeJYTZqomvtgHgN8yg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTSTAMP:20261001T142344Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/measuring-and-planning-what-matter s/ SUMMARY:Measuring and Planning What Matters: Campus-Community Partnerships DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, UNC launched Carolina Across 100\, a five-year\, pan- University initiative to work with communities in all 100 counties. This p rogram worked with communities across the state to improve youth workforce participation\, housing access\, and mental health.\n\nNow\, the Universi ty has proposed another ambitious plan to deepen engagement and partnershi p across the state. “Fulfilling the Promise: Public Service and Engageme nt Plan” provides a framework for faculty\, staff\, students\, and commu nity partners to build and strengthen community-engaged teaching\, researc h and service.\n\nDuring this session\, attendees will receive coaching on measuring community-engaged projects\, learn how community knowledge has and will continue to shape UNC Research\, and discover their role in advan cing ""what's next"" for community-engaged research across the state.\n\nL earn from the following speakers:\nLynn Blanchard\, Carolina Center for Pu blic Service Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior\, UNC-CH Gillings School of Global Public Health\nAnita Brown-Gra ham\, UNC-CH School of Government Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished Profess or of Public Law and Government and Associate Dean for Strategic Initiativ es\; ncIMPACT Initiative Founder and Director\nKevin Giff\, Community Prac tice Lab Community Program Specialist\nAbigail Holdsclaw\, ncIMPACT Initia tive Lead Community-Based Researcher\n\nThis is a virtual\, CLE Credit eve nt. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/003421_campus_scenes155-small.jpg CATEGORIES:Carolina Center for Public Service,Community Practice Lab,ncIMPACT,School of Government,School of Medicine,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/kB4owwy6QuCbJ0br3X1_hQ#/regis tration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T141500 DTSTAMP:20261001T140657Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/psych-neuro-fest-1/ SUMMARY:[Session 1] Psych & Neuro Fest: Hosted by Carolina Neuroscience Clu b DESCRIPTION:“Psych & Neuro Fest” t will include 4 online\, synchronous sessions that will allow you to learn more about Psychology and Neuroscien ce-related research across campus. \n\nYou can register to be added to th e Canvas Site where you can access the full schedule\, some general inform ation about getting involved in research\, and the Zoom links for the sync hronous content by giving us your information at: https://forms.gle/s5Nr4k w8ZsFuCbqp6\n\nFour of our Psych/Neuro- related clubs will each be hosting a synchronous session throughout the week\, each with representatives fro m 3-4 different labs from across campus. After short (~5 min) presentatio n from each lab\, you’ll have the opportunity to pick a few labs to join in a breakout room so you can ask questions and introduce yourself! In a ddition to labs in the Psych & Neuro department\, we plan to have labs fro m across campus that are conducting Psych and Neuro-related research. \n\ nWe are partnering with Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society\, the Carolina N euroscience Club\, Nu Rho Psi Neuroscience Honors Society\, and Helping Gi ve Away Psychological Science (HGAPS)\, each of whom will be hosting a ses sion\, so you can learn about these organizations and ask questions about them during the Breakout Rooms as well!\n\nThis is a virtual\, CLE Credit event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/psychneurofest-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Carolina Neuroscience Club,Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://unc.zoom.us/j/94628712689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T163000 DTSTAMP:20261009T180717Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/cfar-research-symposium/ SUMMARY:UNC CFAR Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:As we kick off the renewal of our Center for AIDS Research (CFA R) and celebrate UNC Research Week\, please join us for the first CFAR Res earch Symposium. \n\nThis is an opportunity to learn about the amazing HIV -related work and research being done by members of the CFAR community. Af ter the symposium\, stick around for a reception to connect with others\, learn more about the incredible work being done\, and build community toge ther.\n\nMain event will take place 1:30pm to 3:30pm\, with a reception to follow from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.\n\nThis is an in-person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/yeyzUzU6ol16Pf51cDC6txg64n10QSqn5kzMrwKKWKY-600x356-1.avif CATEGORIES:In-person Event,UNC Center for AIDS Research LOCATION:Bioinformatics Building\, room 1131\, 130 Mason Farm Rd\, Chapel H ill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=130 Mason Farm Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Bioinformatic s Building\, room 1131:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T160000 DTSTAMP:20261002T130810Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/hussman-research-lab/ SUMMARY:Hussman School of Journalism and Media Meet and Greet Open Research Lab DESCRIPTION:From social and emerging media to health communication\, politi cs\, journalism\, law\, strategic communication\, and more\, see how resea rch at UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media is shaping the future. \ n\nJoin us for a casual meet-and-greet where you can explore research labs and centers\, connect with faculty and students\, learn about research in UNC’s Hussman School\, and discover how to become part of exciting rese arch projects.\n\nThis is an in-person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/025119_hussman_school096.jpg CATEGORIES:Hussman School of Journalism and Media,In-person Event LOCATION:Student Union\, room 3206\, 209 South Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 2751 6\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=209 South Rd\, Chapel Hill\ , NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Student Union\, ro om 3206:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T163000 DTSTAMP:20261013T171153Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/stor-graduate-student-showcase/ SUMMARY:STOR Graduate Student Showcase DESCRIPTION:STOR Graduate Student Showcase: Research Week 2026\n\nJoin us f or an afternoon celebrating cutting-edge research from the Department of S tatistics and Operations Research.\n\nThe Statistics and Operations Resear ch Graduate Student Showcase brings together ten PhD researchers working o n algorithms\, optimization\, healthcare operations\, neuroscience\, and n etwork science. Connect with researchers and discover how mathematical the ory solves real-world problems.\n\nTwo sessions:\n1. Emerging Research Pos ters (2:30 – 3:30 PM): Five cutting-edge projects with snacks and refres hments. Perfect for casual conversation.\n2. Featured Research Talks (3:30 – 4:30 PM): Five dynamic talks spanning emergency department operations \, optimization\, probability\, analytics\, and brain connectivity.\n\nLoc ation: Hanes Hall\, UNC Chapel Hill\n\nDate: Monday\, October 19\, 2026\nT ime: 2:30 – 4:30 PM\n\nDownload the full program and abstracts: https:// bit.ly/3Vqnl3h (Google Drive link)\n\nContact: Aniruddhan (Ani) Ganesarama n | aniruddhan_ganesaraman@unc.edu\n\nThis is a hybrid event.\n\nClick Her e for Zoom Link ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/outreach.avif CATEGORIES:Department of Statistics and Operations Research,Hybrid Event,In-person Event,Virtual Event LOCATION:Hanes Hall\, third floor\, 150 E. Cameron Ave.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\ , 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=150 E. Cameron Ave.\, Chape l Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hanes Hall\ , third floor:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T160000 DTSTAMP:20261001T142848Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/walsh-lab/ SUMMARY:Walsh Lab: Open Lab Event DESCRIPTION:The Walsh Lab's Open Lab Event is for current UNC students\, fa culty\, or staff that are interested in learning what projects are current ly ongoing in the Walsh Lab. We are a neuroscience laboratory within both of the School of Medicine's Departments of Pharmacology and Neuroscience. Our primary research focus is the neural circuits governing social behavio rs in mouse models. This event will include a presentation of current rese arch\, meet and greet with current lab members\, demonstrations\, and a la b tour. Each time slot is limited to 10 people max and all attendees must fill out the registration form.\n\nClick Here to Register for this Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-10.27.36-AM.png CATEGORIES:Department of Pharmacology,In-person Event,School of Medicine LOCATION:Genetic Medicine Building\, room 4007\, 120 Mason Farm Rd.\, Chape l Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=120 Mason Farm Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Genetic Medi cine Building\, room 4007:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T160000 DTSTAMP:20261014T163920Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/the-next-decade-of-discovery/ SUMMARY:The Next Decade of Discovery: Biomedical Research in a Time of Rapi d Change DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, biomedical research has undergone a rema rkable transformation. The ways the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical E ngineering discovers\, collaborates\, innovates\, and brings new technolog ies to patients has changed at an unprecedented pace. From the rise of art ificial intelligence and data-driven science to the expansion of virtual c ollaboration\, interdisciplinary research teams\, and new pathways for tra nslating discoveries into real-world impact\, the research landscape looks very different today than it did just ten years ago.\n\nIn this engaging panel discussion\, faculty leaders from across biomedical engineering will reflect on the breakthroughs\, disruptions\, and paradigm shifts that hav e reshaped the field. Drawing on expertise spanning regenerative medicine\ , rehabilitation engineering\, pharmacoengineering\, biomedical imaging\, and biomedical microdevices\, panelists will share insights into how scien ce is conducted\, funded\, communicated\, and translated in an era of rapi d technological change.\n\nLooking to the future\, the conversation will e xplore what the next decade may hold. How will emerging technologies redef ine discovery? What skills will tomorrow's researchers need to thrive? How will evolving approaches to mentorship\, training\, entrepreneurship\, an d team science shape the future workforce? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the opportunities\, challenges\, and innovations that will define the next generation of biomedical research.\n\nThis is a virtual ev ent. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/DSF0283-scaled-800x436.36363636364-c-default-980862606.webp CATEGORIES:Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/95657440412?pwd=ciqfb5Iy9GNaoIzbQKcv8eyxycI9aB.1 %20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260929T122311Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/embaseai-biomedical/ SUMMARY:Using EmbaseAI to Accelerate Your Biomedical Literature Searching DESCRIPTION:Want to use generative AI to accelerate your biomedical literat ure searching? This session will introduce EmbaseAI\, an artificial-intell igence-supported feature within the Embase database that can help research ers develop and explore biomedical literature searches. \n\nParticipants w ill learn how to use natural-language questions to begin a search\, interp ret AI-generated results\, and connect EmbaseAI’s capabilities with Emba se’s traditional search tools and indexed biomedical content.\n\nThis is a virtual event.\n\nClick Here to Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/embase-e1790684578633.png CATEGORIES:Health Sciences Library,UNC Health LOCATION:https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/calendar/unc-libraries/embaseAI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000 DTSTAMP:20261013T171313Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/galapagos-living-lab/ SUMMARY:The Galapagos Living Laboratory: Engaging Undergraduates and Citize ns in Scientific Discovery DESCRIPTION:Discover how UNC research\, innovation\, and experiential learn ing are creating new opportunities to explore and protect the Galapagos Is lands!\n\nExplore how data science is helping protect one of the Galapagos ’ most iconic species through the Galapagos Reptile Health Explorer proj ect that engages students and citizen scientists in analyzing marine iguan a blood samples to generate critical baseline health data while advancing wildlife conservation and animal health research.\n\nLearn about the Galap agos Undergraduate Summer Field Experience\, where UNC students spend a mo nth living with local host families and working alongside researchers on p rojects ranging from water quality testing and climate change studies to s ea turtle conservation. \n\nThis is a hybrid\, CLE Credit event.\n\nClick here for Zoom link\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/Galapagos-Still-014.jpg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,UNC Center for Galapagos Studies  LOCATION:Carolina Square Building\, Conference Room 2002 (Second Floor)\, 1 23 W Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=123 W Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carolina Squa re Building\, Conference Room 2002 (Second Floor):geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000 DTSTAMP:20260930T122910Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/aps-spooky-lab-tours/ SUMMARY:APS Spooky Lab Tours DESCRIPTION:Join researchers in the department of Applied Sciences and Engi neering (Former APS) in a guided trick-or-treat tour of several our labs. \n\nFind out how our graduate students (safely) turn materials into techno logies that help us solve world problems in energy\, medicine\, defense. P rimary audience is UNC undergrads who are looking for research opportuniti es\, but the event welcomes everyone who wants to find out more about what happens at UNC behind lab doors.\n\nThe Spooky lab tours will begin in th e lobby of Murray Hall\, just outside of BEAM.\n\nThis is an in-person\, C LE Credit event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/AdobeStock_71134273.jpeg CATEGORIES:Applied Sciences and Engineering,In-person Event LOCATION:Murray Hall\, lobby outside of BEAM\, 121 South Road\, Chapel Hill \, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=121 South Road\, Chapel Hil l\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Murray Hall\, lo bby outside of BEAM:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000 DTSTAMP:20261008T195114Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/fireside-chat-with-innovate-caroli na/ SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Innovate Carolina: Pathways from Research to Com mercialization DESCRIPTION:Are you a UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member\, graduate student or postdoctoral researcher interested in research translation\, commercializa tion or entrepreneurship? Innovate Carolina will be hosting a fireside cha t tailored for you during UNC Research Week. This panel discussion will br ing together representatives from the Institute for Convergent Sciences\, Office of Technology Commercialization and KickStart Venture Services to s hare how we can collaboratively support you as you navigate the journey fr om research discovery to real world impact.\n\nPanelists will discuss how you can disclose\, protect and bring novel research ideas to market\; fost er the translation of your impactful technologies that will promote commer cialization and economic development in North Carolina and beyond\; and re ceive entrepreneurial support that will enable you to create meaningful st artups based on your research. Together\, these perspectives will offer a practical overview of the resources available at Carolina for researchers interested in entrepreneurship\, translation\, licensing\, and startup for mation.\n\nInnovate Carolina is designed to support transformative researc h and innovation\, consisting of units working in close collaboration to b uild out new intellectual property\, industry and government collaboration s\, and new startup companies to generate real world impact. We look forwa rd to meeting with you on October 19th!\n\nThis is an in-person event.\n\n Registration Required.\n\nClick Here to Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/vr-experience-768x512-1.jpg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Innovate Carolina LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, Cafe Area\, 136 E Rosemary Street\, C hapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=136 E Rosemary Street\, Cha pel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Innovate Carolina Junction\, Cafe Area:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T181500 DTSTAMP:20260824T195749Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/ready-set-research/ SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Research: Your Guide to Undergraduate Research DESCRIPTION:Learn how to enter the research community at UNC. Discover rese arch opportunity resources\, learn how to identify faculty mentors to work with\, and see how the Office for Undergraduate Research can support your research efforts.\n\nThis is a Campus Life Experience event.\n\nRegistrat ion Required ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/03042025_juliane_nguyen_lab_0028-1-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Office of Undergraduate Research LOCATION:https://unc.zoom.us/j/93441555105 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T103000 DTSTAMP:20260929T123731Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/ai-for-research-workflows/ SUMMARY:AI for Research Workflows: Practical Tools\, Strategies\, and Hands -On Exploration DESCRIPTION:Generative AI is becoming part of many everyday research workfl ows\, from exploring a topic and evaluating information to organizing data and developing reports. In this hands-on workshop\, staff from the Librar y AI Studio will introduce practical ways to use generative AI to support research-related tasks.\n \nParticipants will explore how to:\n\n Use gene rative AI to begin researching a topic and refine questions\n\n Evaluate A I tools and choose appropriate models for different tasks\n\n Identify mis information\, inaccuracies\, and other limitations of AI-generated content \n\n Organize\, analyze\, and manipulate data with AI-supported tools\n\n Use AI to assist with report development and communication\n\n Make inform ed decisions about when and how to incorporate AI into a research workflow \n\n \nThis workshop focuses on accessible\, practical applications rather than advanced or specialized research computing. No prior experience with generative AI is required. Participants will have opportunities to try to ols and apply strategies to their own research or information-related proj ects.\n\nThis is an in-person event.\n\nClick Here to Register for this Ev ent ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/AdobeStock_612770762-e1790685401638.jpeg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Innovate Carolina LOCATION:Innovate Carolina Junction\, suite 200\, 136 E. Rosemary St.\, Cha pel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=136 E. Rosemary St.\, Chape l Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Innovate Ca rolina Junction\, suite 200:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T110000 DTSTAMP:20260831T133632Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/research-coffee-hour/ SUMMARY:Qualitative Research Journal Club Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Join the NC TraCS Qualitative Research Service for a Qualitativ e Research Journal Club Coffee Hour!\n\nThis will be a chance to connect w ith others conducting qualitative research and discuss the following artic le: Jones\, K. M. (2025). Generative AI in qualitative research and relate d transparency problems: A novel heuristic for disclosing uses of AI. Inte rnational Journal of Qualitative Methods\, 24\, 16094069251404329. \n\nCof fee\, tea\, and pastries will be provided.\n\nThis is an in-person event.\ n\nRegister for this event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/AdobeStock_246069541-scaled.jpeg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,NC TraCS Institute LOCATION:Brinkhous-Bullitt Building\, room 219\, 160 Medical Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=160 Medical Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Brinkhous-Bul litt Building\, room 219:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260930T123436Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/cas-seed-funding-showcase/ SUMMARY:CAS Seed Funding Showcase DESCRIPTION:This exciting showcase will highlight awardees supported throug h the College of Arts and Science's Seed Funding Program and provide an op portunity to learn how these investments are advancing research and genera ting new ideas across campus and communities world-wide. Featured projects represent all three academic divisions in the College\, demonstrating the breadth and impact of seed-funded research across diverse disciplines. \n \nWhether you're a researcher\, staff member\, student\, or simply interes ted in the impact of seed-funded initiatives\, we invite you to connect wi th project teams\, explore emerging research\, and be inspired by the crea tivity and scholarship driving our community. \n\nDon't miss this opportun ity to discover how seed funding is helping transform promising ideas into impactful research. \n\nFor questions or additional information\, please contact casseedfunding@unc.edu.\n\nThis is an in-person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/MicrosoftTeams-image-11-web.jpg CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences,In-person Event LOCATION:Sonja Haynes Stone Center\, Hitchcock Multipurpose Room\, 150 Sout h Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=150 South Road\, Chapel Hil l\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sonja Haynes Sto ne Center\, Hitchcock Multipurpose Room:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260914T143436Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/peptide-synthesis-core/ SUMMARY:Peptide Synthesis Core Facility Tour DESCRIPTION:Notes: Tours will be taking place at 11:00-11:30 am\, 12:30-1:0 0 pm\, and 2:30-3:00 pm\n\nTour of the Peptide Synthesis Core Facility wit h a presentation on its services\, capabilities\, and key instruments.\n\n This is an in-person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/AdobeStock_2018328407.jpeg CATEGORIES:Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics,In-person Event,School of Medicine LOCATION:Genetic Medicine Building\, room 3057\, 120 Mason Farm Rd.\, Chape l Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=120 Mason Farm Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Genetic Medi cine Building\, room 3057:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T123000 DTSTAMP:20261001T150847Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/graduate-student-research-panel/ SUMMARY:Graduate Student Research Panel: Navigating Research at Carolina DESCRIPTION:Join the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) an d campus partners for a graduate student research panel exploring the oppo rtunities\, challenges\, and resources that shape the research experience at UNC-Chapel Hill. Graduate student researchers from across disciplines w ill share their experiences navigating research\, finding mentorship and s upport\, overcoming challenges\, and making the most of Carolina's researc h community.\n\nThe conversation will also highlight campus resources avai lable to support student researchers and provide attendees with an opportu nity to ask questions\, connect with fellow researchers\, and learn from e xperiences across disciplines. Lunch will be provided.\n\nThis is an in-pe rson event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/university-north-carolina-chapel-hill_489-1-scaled-1.avif CATEGORIES:Graduate and Professional Student Government,In-person Event LOCATION:Carolina Union\, room 3206 AB\, 209 South Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=209 South Rd\, Chapel Hill\ , NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carolina Union\, r oom 3206 AB:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T150026Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/ai-social-work/ SUMMARY:AI and the Future of Social Work: Exploring Opportunities and Ethic al Questions DESCRIPTION:When thinking about the future of AI\, social work may not be t he first field that comes to mind. However\, researchers and educators at UNC’s School of Social Work have long been engaged in AI-related project s and have unique insights to share about how the technology can be used t o address important social problems.\n\nThis panel discussion between Scho ol of Social Work faculty will explore current and potential uses of AI in social work research and education and key ethical considerations related to its use in the field. The panelists include experts with more than a d ecade of experience in AI-involved research as well as relatively recent a dopters of the technology.\n\nThis is a hybrid event.\nClick here for Zoom Link\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Kathy Colville\, Associate Dean fo r Community Engagement and Outreach\, and feature the following panelists: \n\n\n\nEric Rice\nDistinguished Professor\nAssociate Dean of Research and Faculty Development\nGordon Berg and Martha Beach Chair in Community Soci al Work\n\nRice’s current work focuses on the application of AI technolo gies to assist persons living with homelessness and the organizations that serve them. For the past decade\, he has worked with colleagues in comput er science to merge social work science and AI\, seeking novel solutions t o major social problems such as homelessness\, suicide\, and HIV. In 2016\ , along with Milind Tambe\, he founded the University of Southern Californ ia’s Center for AI in Society\, the world’s first university-based cen ter merging AI and social work.\n\n\n\n\n\nHeidi McNeilly\nClinical Assist ant Professor\, Adams School of Dentistry\nAdjunct Assistant Professor\, S chool of Social Work\n\nMcNeilly’s work involves integrating social work services into dental education to enhance patient care and improve access for underserved populations\, and her current research focus is the integ ration of AI into education. To this end\, she recently led a team that de veloped an AI chatbot to help dental students build patient communication skills. In 2026\, McNeilly was named the UNC Center for Faculty Excellence ’s Faculty Fellow for Generative AI and Clinical Education. The fellowsh ip will support her efforts to build resources related to the instructiona l needs and challenges presented by generative AI for faculty members camp uswide.\n\n\n\n\n\nHsun-Ta Hsu\nAssociate Professor &\; John A. Tate Ea rly Career Scholar\, School of Social Work\nAssociate Professor\, School o f Data and Information Sciences\n\nHsu has long been interested in how art ificial intelligence can help people make complex decisions with consisten cy\, but he also recognizes the ethical and fairness challenges that AI-ai ded decision-making may pose for disenfranchised communities. His recent w ork adopts a community-engaged data science approach to promoting health a nd housing outcomes among individuals experiencing homelessness by engagin g stakeholders to co-develop AI tools that address their most pressing nee ds in ways that are both efficient and equitable. Hsu also teaches courses on AI\, including a new offering entitled AI for Social Good and Social W ork Practice: Ethical and Applied Perspectives.\n\n\n\n\n\nStefanie Panke\ nDirector of Digital Learning and Innovation\, School of Social Work\n\nPa nke is actively engaged in researching\, promoting\, and advocating for th e responsible and effective integration of AI—particularly generative AI —into educational practices. Her work includes research on GenAI in acad emic writing\, teaching\, and instructional design\, with contributions to a Journal of Teacher Education special issue and an edited\, student-auth ored e-book on GenAI in education. Recently\, Panke and School of Social W ork colleague Tina Souders were awarded a 2025–26 CFE/Lenovo Instruction al Innovation Grant from the UNC Center for Faculty Excellence to support the School’s online MSW program through the use of AI to assist in the d evelopment of high-quality\, immersive\, and accessible multimedia learnin g materials\, particularly case studies and simulations. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/AdobeStock_476054398.jpeg CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event,In-person Event,School of Social Work,Virtual Event LOCATION:Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building\, School of Social Work Auditorium\, 3 25 Pittsboro Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=325 Pittsboro Street\, Chap el Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tate-Turne r-Kuralt Building\, School of Social Work Auditorium:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T150000 DTSTAMP:20261008T131619Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/between-two-ferns/ SUMMARY:Between two FERNs: Info session on the Fellowship for Exploring Res earch in Nutrition DESCRIPTION:Join the Global Food Research Program (GFRP) and two former stu dents at the Carolina Population Center to learn about FERN\, our summer f ellowship program for undergraduate students. FERN aims to strengthen the future nutrition research workforce by providing hands-on experience in fo od and nutrition policy research\, particularly addressing nutrition-relat ed health disparities among historically marginalized communities. Hear fr om former FERN fellows about their experience and what they’ve gone on t o do after the program.\n\nInformation about FERN eligibility and applicat ion dates can be found on the GFRP website.\n\nThis is an in-person\, CLE Credit event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/FERN-web-graphic-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Carolina Population Center,Global Food Research Program,In-person Event LOCATION:Carolina Square\, room 2002\, 133 W Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, NC \, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=133 W Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carolina Squa re\, room 2002:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T160000 DTSTAMP:20260918T140318Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/cryoem-core-open-house/ SUMMARY:CryoEM Core Open House DESCRIPTION:Visit the UNC CryoEM Core to meet the Core Director\, tour our facility\, see our state-of-the-art instrumentation and advanced workflows in action. Learn about the services\, training opportunities\, and educat ional programs available through the Core.  Discover how cryo-electron m icroscopy can be applied to a wide range of life science research projects .\n\nWhether you are new to cryoEM or exploring solutions for a current pr oject\, this is an opportunity to learn about campus resources and discuss potential applications for your research with our team.\n\nThis is an in- person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/Josh-with-equipment-10.13.25-560x746-1.avif CATEGORIES:Center for Structural Biology,In-person Event,School of Medicine LOCATION:Glaxo Research Building\, room 008\, 101 Mason Farms Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=101 Mason Farms Road\, Chap el Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Glaxo Rese arch Building\, room 008:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T140857Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/psych-neuro-fest-2/ SUMMARY:[Session 2] Psych & Neuro Fest: Hosted by Nu Rho Psi DESCRIPTION:“Psych & Neuro Fest” will include 4 online\, synchronous se ssions that will allow you to learn more about Psychology and Neuroscience -related research across campus. \n\nYou can register to be added to the Canvas Site where you can access the full schedule\, some general informat ion about getting involved in research\, and the Zoom links for the synchr onous content by giving us your information at : https://forms.gle/s5Nr4kw 8ZsFuCbqp6\n\nFour of our Psych/Neuro- related clubs will each be hosting a synchronous session throughout the week\, each with representatives from 3-4 different labs from across campus. After short (~5 min) presentation from each lab\, you’ll have the opportunity to pick a few labs to join in a breakout room so you can ask questions and introduce yourself! In add ition to labs in the Psych & Neuro department\, we plan to have labs from across campus that are conducting Psych and Neuro-related research. \n\nW e are partnering with Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society\, the Carolina Neu roscience Club\, Nu Rho Psi Neuroscience Honors Society\, and Helping Give Away Psychological Science (HGAPS)\, each of whom will be hosting a sessi on\, so you can learn about these organizations and ask questions about th em during the Breakout Rooms as well!\n\nThis is a virtual\, CLE Credit ev ent. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/psychneurofest-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,Nu Rho Psi Neuroscience Honors Society,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/8477163714?omn=93638048730 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T160000 DTSTAMP:20260917T132218Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/cwc-faculty-scholars-talk/ SUMMARY:Carolina Women's Center Faculty Scholars Talk DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging afternoon of scholarship and conversati on at the Carolina Women's Center's Faculty Scholars Talk. Faculty scholar s will present their latest research\, offering attendees a firsthand look at the ideas shaping their fields. After each presentation\, attendees wi ll have opportunities for thoughtful inquiry and discussion\, allowing the m to engage directly with the scholars and explore the questions driving t heir work.\n \nThis event is also a chance to connect with the broader UNC community\, meet colleagues across disciplines\, and build relationships around shared intellectual interests.\n \nRefreshments will be provided\, and CLE credit is available.\n\nThis is an in-person event.\n \nWe look fo rward to seeing you there! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/Student-TEam-WC-Leadership.avif CATEGORIES:Carolina Women's Center,In-person Event LOCATION:Toy Lounge\, 135 South Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United St ates X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=135 South Road\, Chapel Hil l\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Toy Lounge:geo:0 ,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260813T171522Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/literature-review/ SUMMARY:What Type of (Literature) Review Should You Choose? DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a review\, but unsure which type is rig ht for you? In this workshop\, we will cover the main aspects of several t ypes of reviews (narrative\, systematic\, scoping\, rapid\, umbrella\, and systematized) and how to identify which review type is appropriate for di fferent questions and contexts.\n\nThis is a virtual event.\n\nThis worksh op is offered by the University Libraries Health Sciences Library and led by Emma Barrett-Catton. It is part of the Systematic Review Methods and Ad vancing Clinical Research Skills workshop tracks.\n\nClick Here to Registe r ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/AdobeStock_2148843878-scaled.jpeg CATEGORIES:Health Sciences Library,Virtual Event,Workshop LOCATION:https://unc.zoom.us/j/97025731923 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T170000 DTSTAMP:20261006T142256Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/two-lenses-one-world/ SUMMARY:Two Lenses\, One World: A Humanities & STEM Research Showcase DESCRIPTION:Come learn about exciting interdisciplinary research being cond ucted by Carolina undergraduates from the Health and Humanities (HHIVE) re search team. \n\nThey will discuss how they developed an interest in their respective fields and how HHIVE helped them pursue their interdisciplinar y research interests. There will also be a poster session during the secon d half of the workshop\, where you will have a chance to learn about their ongoing research projects. Registration required.\n\nClick Here to Regist er\n\nThis is an in-person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/460A3981_edited-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Health and Humanities (HHIVE) Lab,In-person Event,Office of Undergraduate Research LOCATION:Caldwell Hall\, room 105\, 240 E. Cameron Ave.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\ , 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=240 E. Cameron Ave.\, Chape l Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Caldwell Ha ll\, room 105:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T173000 DTSTAMP:20260813T181721Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/2026-3m-thesis/ SUMMARY:2026 Three Minute Thesis Finals DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Three Minute Thesis Finals\, where the 10 gradu ate student finalists will compete to present their cutting-edge research in just three minutes! \n\nThree Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic compet ition in which participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research project to a non-specialist audience. It is designed to assist graduate students with fostering effective presen tation and communication skills. This event is the final round of the comp etition\, featuring 10 graduate student presentations.\n\nThe winner will receive a $1000 prize and the opportunity to represent UNC-Chapel Hill at the 3MT competition in Baton Rouge\, LA\, Feb. 18-20\, 2026 as part of the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools annual conference. \n\nThe “Peo ple’s choice” prize will be awarded to a finalist chosen by the audien ce.\n\nThis is an in-person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/3MT_Logo2.jpeg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,The Graduate School LOCATION:Sonja Haynes Stone Center\, Hitchcock Multipurpose Room\, 150 Sout h Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=150 South Road\, Chapel Hil l\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sonja Haynes Sto ne Center\, Hitchcock Multipurpose Room:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T103000 DTSTAMP:20261008T132217Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/breakfast-with-biostar/ SUMMARY:Breakfast with BioSTAR DESCRIPTION:The School of Medicine Office of Biomedical Science Training & Research (BioSTAR) is celebrating UNC Research Week with a drop-in breakfa st. We'll have coffee\, Rise biscuits\, and BioSTAR swag for trainees\, st aff and faculty. \n\nCome learn about our newest resources and programs\, including the BBSP Mental Health Fund\, Laser Coaching\, the new BBSP firs t-year curriculum\, and more! Plus\, we're honoring the students and facul ty who have served as mentors and admissions committee members in the past year.\n\nThis is an in-person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/BioSTAR-web-graphic-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,School of Medicine LOCATION:Genetic Medicine Building\, lobby\, 120 Mason Farm Rd.\, Chapel Hi ll\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=120 Mason Farm Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Genetic Medi cine Building\, lobby:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T113000 DTSTAMP:20260917T131350Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/unc-research-connections/ SUMMARY:UNC Research Connections: Health & Extreme Weather DESCRIPTION:Join us during UNC Research Week to explore research opportunit ies at the intersection of climate\, health\, and extreme weather.The Offi ce of Research Development is tracking a recent emphasis at NIH on the rel ationship between health and climate\, following the release of a Health a nd Extreme Weather highlighted topic\, another on time-sensitive research projects on environmental health\, and an NIH-NSF Research Award Program p artnership. \n\nHear from NIEHS program staff\, learn about innovative res earch taking place across campus\, and connect with collaborators for futu re research opportunities.\n\nHosted by the Office of Research Development (ORD) and the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraC S) Institute at UNC\, this networking event will bring together researcher s interested in advancing projects at the intersection of climate\, health \, and extreme weather.\n\nHighlights include:\nNIEHS program staff involv ed in developing the various newly announced initiatives will be present t o share the latest updates and meet with faculty one-on-one\n\nFaculty lig htning talks will showcase UNC expertise\, ongoing projects\, and emerging research directions to build new collaborations\n\nNetworking opportuniti es will build interdisciplinary connections and explore potential collabor ations\n\nIf you are interested in presenting a 5-minute lightning talk ab out your work in this area OR if you would like to request one of the limi ted one-on-one meeting times with NIEHS program staff\, email Kelley Cardo ne at kelley_cardone@unc.edu.\n\nThis is an in-person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/AdobeStock_128873182.jpeg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,NC TraCS Institute,Office of Research Development,UNC Research LOCATION:Brinkhous-Bullitt Building\, room 219\, 160 Medical Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=160 Medical Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Brinkhous-Bul litt Building\, room 219:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T131909Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/tech-talks/ SUMMARY:UNC Technology Talks DESCRIPTION:Discover UNC's Cutting-Edge Research Technologies\n\nLooking to take your research to the next level? Join the Office of Research Technol ogies for a morning of 11 lightning talks highlighting advanced technologi es available right here on campus.\n\nPresentations will span three core a reas:\n\n-- Protein & Biomarker Discovery\n-- Lipid Analysis & Sample Char acterization\n-- Sample Profiling\, Data Analysis & Core Pipelines (featur ing single-cell\, light-sheet microscopy\, high-throughput sequencing\, an d more)\n\nDiscover how UNC core facilities can partner with you to stream line your workflow and advance your discoveries. Visit our website for the full schedule and talk abstracts.\n\nThis is a hybrid event. \n\nClick he re to register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/alternate-landing-page-banner-e1638396691682.avif CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event,Office of Research Technologies,School of Medicine LOCATION:Mary Ellen Jones Building\, room 3102\, 116 Manning Dr.\, Chapel H ill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=116 Manning Dr.\, Chapel Hi ll\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mary Ellen Jone s Building\, room 3102:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20261002T124132Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/research-nuts-bolts/ SUMMARY:Engagement in Research Nuts & Bolts: Specific Approaches for Engagi ng Patient & Community Partners in Research DESCRIPTION:There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to engaging patient\, community\, or other partners in your research. Rather\, there are a varie ty of engagement methods to suit your study's needs\, your research team's capacity\, and your partners' interests.\n\nThis online training will des cribe three common approaches for working with patient\, community\, and o ther partners in your research: \n\n consultative community feedback sessi ons\n advisory boards\n sustained collaboration with partners as members o f the research team\n\n\nThe session will cover considerations for choosin g these specific engagement methods\, as well as concrete processes and st eps for implementing each approach. Participation in our Engagement in Res earch 101 training is not required to attend this session\; however\, some knowledge of engagement\, whether from prior training(s) or personal expe rience\, may foster deeper understanding of the material in this session.\ n\nEngaging Patient\, Community\, and Other Partners in Your Research is a multi-part online training series. You may register for the entire series OR any single training session. \n\nThis is a virtual event. \n\nClick He re to Register\n\nThis training series was developed collaboratively with patient\, community\, and researcher partners and is co-sponsored by the U NC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and NC TraCS Institute. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/cancer-care-3-edited-web.jpg CATEGORIES:NC TraCS Institute,UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://tracs.unc.edu/index.php/calendar/81-tracs-sponsored/4685-e ngagement-in-research-nuts-bolts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T145716Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/bioinformatics-ai-drug-design/ SUMMARY:Exploring Structural Bioinformatics and AI-Based Drug Design DESCRIPTION:The R. L. Juliano Structural Bioinformatics Core at UNC-Chapel Hill helps researchers unlock the molecular mechanisms underlying biologic al processes and disease through advanced computational modeling and struc tural bioinformatics. \n\nThe Core provides expertise in AI-based drug des ign\, protein structure prediction\, molecular dynamics simulations\, prot ein–protein and protein–ligand interaction analysis\, and integrative structural modeling. By combining state-of-the-art computational approache s with experimental data\, we help investigators generate mechanistic insi ghts\, develop testable hypotheses\, and accelerate therapeutic discovery. \n\nVisit us during UNC Research Week to learn how structural bioinformat ics and artificial intelligence can advance your research—from understan ding molecular mechanisms to designing the next generation of therapeutics .\n\nThis is an in-person event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/unc-siblab.jpg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,R. L. Juliano Structural Bioinformatics Core,School of Medicine LOCATION:Genetic Medicine Building\, room 3079\, 120 Mason Farm Rd.\, Chape l Hill\, NC\, 27599\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=120 Mason Farm Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27599\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Genetic Medi cine Building\, room 3079:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260916T125647Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/cpr-research-insights-panel/ SUMMARY:UNC Clinical Research Partners hosts Research Insights Panel DESCRIPTION:Join UNC Clinical Research Partners (CRP) for a virtual Researc h Insights Panel on Wednesday\, Oct. 21\, at 11 a.m. via Zoom.\n\nThis int eractive conversation will bring together clinical research experts to dis cuss the current landscape\, emerging opportunities and the future of clin ical research.\n\n\nPanelists include:\n Laura Viera\, MA\, CCRP\, assista nt vice chancellor for clinical research\n\n Jill Cunnup\, director of cli nical research administration\, Department of Medicine\n\n Kaitlin Morriso n\, PhD\, executive director\, UNC Lineberger Clinical Research\n\n Michel le Schram\, director of finance\, UNC CRP\n\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Bri Reichling\, chief of staff for UNC Clinical Research Partners.\n\n The discussion will cover key priorities and challenges across the clinica l research enterprise\, UNC CRP’s progress since launching July 1 and ho w UNC CRP is partnering with researchers\, study teams and institutions to strengthen clinical research across North Carolina.\n\nAttendees will hav e the opportunity to hear from experts in the field\, learn more about the evolving clinical research landscape and ask questions.\n\nRegistration i s required to attend \nClick here to register\n\nQuestions can be submitte d in advance to crp@unc.edu ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/AdobeStock_1985289866-resize.jpg CATEGORIES:One UNC Clinical Research,UNC Clinical Research Partners,UNC Health,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://go.unc.edu/CRPinsightspanel%20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000 DTSTAMP:20261015T141003Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/research-and-discovery-fair-2026/ SUMMARY:Research and Discovery Fair DESCRIPTION:Hey undergrads\, stop by the student union to get involved in C arolina’s research community! The fair will feature over 25 research lab s and projects\, and UNC-Chapel Hill has a type of research that will piqu e your interest.\n\nVisit the Carolina Union Great Hall to get an up-close look at what some of our researchers do and see how you can get involved. \n\nJoin us for an afternoon of demonstrations\, interactive experiments\, and a look behind the scenes at how discoveries are made in the lab and b eyond.\n\nThis is an in-person\, CLE Credit event.\nFair Participants:\nOf fice for Undergraduate Research\nAt the Office for Undergraduate Research (OUR)\, we believe that students who engage in research during their colle ge careers are better prepared to collaborate with others to improve our w orld and to become tomorrow’s leaders. We help undergraduates get connec ted to the larger Carolina research community\, find research funding\, an d share their research with others.\n\n\n\nOffice of Research Communicatio ns\nThe Office of Research Communications conveys the value of research co nducted at Carolina to the university community\, the citizens of North Ca rolina\, and interested and invested parties across the nation and world. The office provides communication services to the Office of Vice Chancello r for Research (OVCR) and its administrative units\, supports the communic ation efforts of the OVCR’s centers and institutes\, maintains resources for the Carolina research community on the UNC Research website\, and pub lishes the award-winning UNC Research Stories magazine.\n\n\n\nPsychology of Sport Injury Lab\nThe Psychology of Sport Injury Lab engages in patient -centered and clinician-focused research to improve return to sport\, redu ce secondary injuries\, and improve overall quality of life before and aft er sport-related injury.\n\n\n\nExperimental Engineering Lab\nThe Experime ntal Engineering Lab gives undergraduate students opportunities to partici pate in research that crosses traditional departmental boundaries and conn ects computing\, engineering\, fabrication\, immersive technology\, and sc ientific inquiry. Projects range from student-generated ideas to collabora tions with faculty across campus. The lab also brings this work into credi t-bearing courses in which students learn specialized technical skills\, c onduct mentored research\, and lead research teams.\n\n\n\nEarth\, Marine and Environmental Sciences Department\nThe Earth\, Marine and Environmenta l Sciences Department offers an immersive exploration of our planet’s in terconnected systems\, equipping students to tackle urgent global challeng es like climate change and biodiversity loss. Our students explore\, under stand\, and protect our natural world with hands-on learning and cutting-e dge research.\n\n\n\nInstitute of Marine Sciences\nUNC-CH’s Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) was launched in 1947 in Morehead City\, NC\, with a purpose to provide “service to the State through basic and applied rese arch”. In 2021 IMS became part of the new department of Earth\, Marine a nd Environmental Sciences (EMES)\, providing opportunities to expand IMS ’s academic and research roles within the UNC-CH community.\n\nToday\, I MS remains UNC-CH’s vanguard for meeting environmental challenges facing our coast. Fitting the academic reputation of UNC-CH\, IMS is also a phys ical and conceptual center of gravity for engagement with coastal communit ies in eastern NC.\n\n\n\nFreeman Lab\nThe Freeman Lab is an interdiscipli nary team seeking to develop novel designer materials using self-assemblin g biological components. Principal Investigator Dr. Ronit Freeman takes an interdisciplinary\, collaborative approach to science discovery and innov ation\, as reflected in the diverse backgrounds of our team members and co llaborators.\n\nDrawing from experience in chemistry\, nanotechnology\, ma terials science\, engineering\, biology\, and medicine\, we manipulate DNA and peptides to exert fine structural control from the nanoscale to the m acroscale and produce hierarchical self-assembled architectures with diver se functionalities. The resulting materials can reconfigure across length scales and are able to uniquely interface with proteins and cells\, with e xciting applications in regenerative medicine\, targeted drug delivery\, b iomolecular sensors\, and point-of-care diagnostics.\n\n\n\nBioelectronics \, Automation &\; Intelligence Lab (BAI lab)\nThe Bai lab focuses on bo th fundamental and applied study of soft materials\, nanomaterials\, and i ntegrated systems\, including assembly and manufacturing approaches to ena ble hybrid integration of multimaterials towards high-performance electron ic and photonic systems\, the development of new technology that can intel ligently immerse electronics and photonics into biological systems\, and t he creation of new tools and devices to address unmet clinical needs and i mprove human healthcare and sustainability.\n\n\n\nBeAM (Be a Maker) Maker space Network\nBeAM@CAROLINA is a network of makerspaces where you can joi n the UNC maker community in the design and making of physical objects for education\, research\, entrepreneurship and recreation.\n\nYou can partic ipate in open studios\, training sessions\, workshops\, host classes and g roup activities in spaces equipped with emerging technologies like 3D prin ting as well as wood and metalworking shops.\n\nWe aim to make everyone fe el empowered to reach their full making potential – if you’re interest ed in making\, you belong at BeAM.\n\n\n\nBehavior and Biodiversity Lab\nT he Behavior and Biodiversity Lab seeks to understand the role of behavior in the origins\, maintenance\, and distribution of diversity. Our work is particularly focused on the evolution of mate choice and its role in the f ormation and maintenance of species boundaries.\n\nWe study mate choice\, because mate choice is one of the most critical behaviors affecting lifeti me fitness. As such\, it is both under strong selection and is a potent se lective force. Mate choice is therefore ideally suited for studying the ev olution of behavior and its evolutionary and ecological consequences.\n\n\ n\nPhysical Mathematics Lab\nAt the Physical Mathematics Lab\, we have ass embled a multidisciplinary research group that in-tegrates theory and simu lation with in-house experiments to uncover new physical phenomena and rat ionalize them me-chanistically. We believe that creative ideas and genuine understanding emerge from the dialogue between mathematics and experiment \, from the analysis of equations and simulations to direct observation in the laboratory. To that end\, we maintain a fully equipped wet lab within the Department of Mathematics\, where we design and perform controlled ex periments that both inform and challenge our theoretical models.\n\n\n\nQu antum Spin-Wave Lab\nIn the Quantum Spin-Wave Lab\, our research topics ex plore a broad range of magnetism and spintronics phenomena. We examine the properties of quantum-mechanical effects of electron spins such as their novel magnetic textures and spin-orbit effects\, rather than conventional electron charge\, to seek potential optimization of low-power\, high-capab ility electronics devices. Recent focus has been on spin-orbitronics\, mag nonics\, spintronic-THz sciences\, and 2D magnetism.\n\nStudents in the la b will become experts in many different nanofabrication techniques\, such as lithography\, evaporation\, and sputtering. We also use various device and material characterization techniques\, such as ferromagnetic resonance spectroscopy (FMR) and optical spectroscopies.\n\n\n\nGraduate Costume Pr oduction Program\nThe purpose of the Master of Fine Arts program in Costum e Production is to develop the skills and attitudes needed for a professio nal or educational career in the costume arts. The program is dedicated to the training of the theatre artist who is responsible for the realization of the designer’s vision.\n\nThe MFA in Costume Production is a three-y ear degree encompassing a broad range of costume courses\, but the emphasi s of the program is on the knowledge and skills necessary to produce costu mes for the stage.\n\n\n\nGraduate Technical Production Program\nThe purpo se of the Master of Fine Arts degree in Technical Production is to train t he candidate for a career in corporate\, regional\, or educational Theater . The three-year program is organized to prepare the candidate to assume r esponsibility for the entire production process from technical drawings th rough strike. This is achieved through classes and modules that include tr aining in AutoCAD\, construction\, structural design\, metalworking proces ses\, rigging\, electronics\, mechanical systems and shop management.\n\n\ n\nHHIVE Lab (Health &\; Humanities: An Interdisciplinary Venue for Exp loration)\nHoused in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill\, the HHIVE Lab and affiliated curricula extend beyond departmental boundaries to harnesses the energy\, talent\, and knowledge o f Carolina faculty\, staff\, and students working at the intersection of t he humanities\, the arts\, and the health sciences. The HHIVE Lab is a spa ce for innovative research\, curricular\, and programming.\n\n\n\nResearch Labs of Archaeology\nFounded in 1939\, the Research Laboratories of Archa eology (RLA) was the first center for the study of North Carolina archaeol ogy. Serving the interests of students\, scholars\, and the general public \, it is currently one of the leading institutes for archaeological teachi ng and research in the South. Located within the University of North Carol ina at Chapel Hill’s College of Arts and Sciences\, it provides support for faculty and students working not only in North Carolina\, but also thr oughout the Americas and overseas. It is also the institutional home of th e Curriculum in Archaeology.\n\n\n\nSports Analytics Intelligence Lab (SAI L)\nThe Sports Analytics Intelligence Lab (SAIL) is a research group in th e Department of Statistics and Operations Research at the University of No rth Carolina at Chapel Hill dedicated to using statistics to better unders tand sports. Bringing together faculty\, graduate students\, and undergrad uate students across several disciplines\, SAIL supports the University’ s athletics programs through collaborative projects\, advances the field t hrough independent scholarly research\, and shares sports analytics knowle dge with the broader university community through guest speakers and techn ical workshops. Data is transforming the way that teams\, athletes\, and f ans think about sports. SAIL is committed to helping shape what comes next .\n\n\n\nSouthern Oral History Program\nLocated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, the Southern Oral History Program is committed to the power of memory\, voice\, and storytelling that informs our evolvin g ideas about the people and cultures of the American South.\n\n\n\nGlobal Social Development Innovations\nGlobal Social Development Innovations (GS DI) is a research center at the School of Social Work. GSDI’s mission is to generate evidence to advance youth well-being\, globally.\n\nOur work focuses on youth development in the digital age using the positive youth d evelopment framework. The PYD framework recognizes that for young people t o become healthy\, productive and engaged\, programs\, practices\, and pol icies must partner with young people to improve their assets\, agency\, co ntributions\, and enabling environment. Additionally\, we recognize that i n order to effectively engage young people we must not focus on ”fixing ” behaviors but rather\, we must build the connection\, confidence\, cha racter\, contributions\, and competence of all young people.\n\n\n\nBullyi ng Prevention\nDorothy Espelage has studied bullying and how to prevent it for over 30 years. The UNC School of Education William C. Friday Distingu ished Professor of Education noticed only three states had anti-bullying l aws in the 1990s\, and her advocacy has helped all 50 states adopt similar laws. Read about Espelage's research.\n\n\n\nSchool of Data and Informati on Sciences\nThe School of Data and Information Sciences (SDIS) was founde d in 2026 by joining the School of Information and Library Science (1931) and the School of Data Science and Society (2022). SDIS brings together lo ngstanding excellence in information and library science with leadership i n data science\, including computational and statistical methods\, and soc ietal applications.\n\nHome to a top-ranked library and information scienc e program\, SDIS is recognized for strong teaching\, research and service and is the host to the Carolina Health Informatics Program (CHIP) and the Center for Information\, Technology and Public Life (CITAP). The School te aches and trains undergraduate and graduate students in data science\, hea lth informatics\, information science and library science\, as well as off ers certificates for adult learners. SDIS conducts research and scholarshi p across the data and information life cycle\, with an emphasis on human-c entric\, ethical and applied approaches. Committed to data\, information a nd AI literacy for all Tar Heels\, SDIS faculty are tackling our communiti es’ most pressing needs and our world’s most intractable challenges.\n \n\n\nFood Allergy Initiative\nThe UNC Food Allergy Initiative (UNCFAI) wa s established to address the growing needs of children and adults with foo d allergy. Since 2015\, the UNCFAI has been involved in over 25 food aller gy studies and is a proud member of the NIH Consortium for Food Allergy Re search (CoFAR) as well as a Discovery Center of Distinction within the FAR E Clinical Network.\n\n\n\nInstitute for the Environment\nThe Institute fo r the Environment fosters and conducts collaborations with faculty\, stude nts and staff across the university to identify and solve the world’s en vironmental challenges and sustain and improve the environment. Their miss ion is to become a global leader in catalyzing innovative environmental re search and harnessing the research output to educate tomorrow’s leaders\ , engage communities and meet environmental\, energy and development chall enges.\n\n\n\nCenter for Galapagos Studies\nThe Center for Galapagos Studi es (CGS) seeks to integrate research\, education\, and outreach through a seamless transition between the classroom\, field\, and laboratory. It lev erages the unique infrastructure of the Galapagos Science Center\, along w ith a diverse\, multidisciplinary network of scientists from UNC-Chapel Hi ll\, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)\, and other partner institu tions.\n\nThe Galapagos Science Center (GSC)\, located on San Cristobal Is land in Ecuador\, is jointly administered by UNC's Center for Galapagos St udies and the USFQ. As the only institution of its kind in the Galapagos a rchipelago\, it represents a model of international cooperation in higher education. The 20\,000-square-foot facility offers a distinctive opportuni ty to enrich understanding of coupled human and natural systems within a g lobally renowned Galapagos National Park\, Marine Reserve\, and World Heri tage Site.\n\nCommemorating 15 years of the Galapagos Science Center since its opening on May 16\, 2011.\n\n\n\nCarolina Drone Lab\nThe Carolina Dro ne Lab (CARDNL) is a research lab within the UNC Institute for the Environ ment focused on the innovative use of remote sensing and unoccupied aerial systems (UAS) to address environmental challenges. CARDNL is a continuous ly-evolving resource for collaborators both within the UNC community and b eyond.\n\n\n\nInstitute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation\nThe Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation (IRMII) is a multid isciplinary research and innovation hub\, bringing together student resear chers\, academic leaders\, and industry professionals to develop creative solutions for managing the financial risks arising from a growing number o f threats\, ranging from extreme weather to cybersecurity\, faced by commu nities across the globe.\n\n\n\nCenter for Health Promotion and Disease Pr evention\nThe UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention addre sses pressing health problems by collaborating with communities to conduct research\, provide training\, and translate research findings into policy and practice. The Center seeks to reduce health disparities through an em phasis on community-engaged research. HPDP was selected to be one of the f irst three Prevention Research Centers (PRCs) in 1986. Now comprised of 20 academic institutions\, the PRC program is an interdependent network of c ommunity\, academic\, and public health partners that conduct prevention r esearch and promote practices proven to promote good health.\n\n\n\nSensib le\nSensible\, a startup founded by Carolina students\, is developing a pa d-attachable patch that turns menstrual blood into wellness signals during everyday use. Its patent-pending diagnostic technology could enable earli er detection of conditions like endometriosis without invasive testing. Wi th funding support from Innovate Carolina and mentorship from Launch Chape l Hill\, three of the company’s leaders attended the ACC Inventure Prize at Notre Dame University: Nandini Kanthi (neuroscience and community and global public health\; CEO at Sensible)\, Vaishnavi Kode (economics and bi ology\; Vice President of Growth at Sensible) and Vrutika Soneji (health p olicy and management and neuroscience\; COO at Sensible). Other founders o f Sensible include Juliet Wu (undergraduate student at the University of P ennsylvania\, CFO at Sensible) and Ishita Bafna (senior at Enloe High Scho ol in Raleigh\; CTO at Sensible). Copy credit to Innovate Carolina.\n\n\n\ nEngineering at Carolina\nJoin Engineering at Carolina (E@C) to learn and practice the engineering mindset with students from every major\, and buil d solutions to global challenges with fellow innovators. E@C is centered a round the Applied Sciences major and is affiliated with the Department of Applied Physical Sciences\, but this organization strives to connect stude nts of every major (no experience required) with the entire Carolina commu nity to make positive impacts via technology and brain power. Our meetings consist of guest lecturers\, technical skill workshops\, research topics\ , design competitions\, recruiter meet-and-greets\, and anything Engineeri ng related. We also host Engineers Week at UNC annually.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/rdfair-web-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Office of Undergraduate Research,UNC Research LOCATION:Carolina Union\, Great Hall\, 209 South Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27 599\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=209 South Rd\, Chapel Hill\ , NC\, 27599\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carolina Union\, G reat Hall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T124500 DTSTAMP:20261014T182141Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/her-lab-open-house/ SUMMARY:Health for Every Rural Mother and Family (HER) Lab Open House DESCRIPTION:The Health for Every Rural Mother and Family (HER) Lab at the U NC School of Social Work will be hosting a virtual and in person open lab. \n\nVirtual tour will be held at 11:30am - 11:45am\nIn-person tour will be held at 12:30pm - 12:45pm\n\nPlease come by to meet the principal investi gator\, Dr. Betsy (Sarah E) Bledsoe\, and other HER Lab members to learn a bout the research and scholarship of the HER Lab. The HER Lab is driven by a community-based participatory research partnership between stakeholders in Robeson County\, NC and practitioners and researchers at UNC Chapel Hi ll\, UNC Pembroke\, UNC Greensboro\, and Duke University.\n\nOur focus is on improving maternal and family emotional health and wellbeing for rural mothers and families with a primary focus on self-identified 'mothers' who are pregnant or have children ages 4-years of age or younger.\n\nClick He re for Virtual Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/AdobeStock_436173790-scaled.jpeg CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event,School of Social Work LOCATION:Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building\, room 524-C\, 325 Pittsboro St\, Chap el Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=325 Pittsboro St\, Chapel H ill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tate-Turner-Ku ralt Building\, room 524-C:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260924T125855Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/health-sciences-research-forum/ SUMMARY:Dept. Health Sciences Research Forum DESCRIPTION:From Symptoms to Signals: Revealing Hidden Emotional Processes with EEG'. \n\nDr. Alana Campbell\, Director of UNC IDDRC Developmental EE G and Eye Tracking Lab\, Dept. Psychiatry\n\nThis is an in-person event.\n \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/biomed_eng_14_104.jpg CATEGORIES:Department of Health Sciences,In-person Event,School of Medicine LOCATION:MacNider Hall\, room 321\, 333 S. Columbia Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=333 S. Columbia Street\, Ch apel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=MacNider Hall\, room 321:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000 DTSTAMP:20261006T130037Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/pubmed-basics/ SUMMARY:PubMed Basics: Tips for Effective Searching DESCRIPTION:Are you new to searching in PubMed? This session will cover the basics of searching for biomedical literature utilizing PubMed. It is ide al for students\, faculty\, or staff unfamiliar with PubMed or those new t o literature searching.\n\nThis is a virtual event\, CLE Credit event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/pubmed-logo-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Health Sciences Library,School of Medicine LOCATION:https://unc.zoom.us/j/92766440964 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000 DTSTAMP:20261002T123958Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/from-data-to-discovery/ SUMMARY:From Data to Discovery: How RENCI Helps Researchers Put Data to Wor k DESCRIPTION:Research increasingly depends on the ability to find\, connect\ , manage\, share\, and reuse complex data. Although this complexity can pr esent significant barriers to discovery\, researchers do not have to addre ss it alone or wait for future solutions.\n\nFrom Data to Discovery: How t he Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI) Helps Researchers Put Data to W ork will introduce three RENCI-supported resources that researchers can us e today: Proto-OKN\, the HEAL Data Reuse Team\, and iRODS. Through short p resentations followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A\, R ENCI experts will demonstrate how these resources support knowledge discov ery\, secondary data analysis\, responsible data management\, collaboratio n\, and reproducible research.\n\n\nSpeakers include:\n Jim Balhoff\, Assi stant Director of Analytics and Data Science\, will introduce Proto-OKN\, a federated network of interconnected knowledge graphs that integrates pub lic data and enables discovery across datasets and research domains.\n\n S uparna Goswami\, Senior Research Scientist\, will discuss the HEAL Data Re use Team's tools that help researchers find and reuse shared data about op ioid use\, pain management\, and related topics.\n\n Terrell Russell\, Dir ector of Data Management and Executive Director of the iRODS Consortium\, will explain how iRODS provides open-source\, policy-based capabilities th at help research organizations manage\, share\, document\, protect\, and p reserve data.\n\n\nAttendees will leave with a clearer understanding of wh at these resources make possible\, the research challenges they address\, and how to begin using or engaging with them. The panel will be moderated by Chris Bizon\, RENCI Interim Deputy Director.\n\nThis is a virtual event . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/renci-event.jpg CATEGORIES:Renaissance Computing Institute LOCATION:https://renci.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rqyeTyD3TseOgfiCTQwoQw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260918T135741Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/cryoem-for-life-science-research/ SUMMARY:CryoEM for Life Science Research DESCRIPTION:Join the UNC CryoEM Core Director Dr. Joshua Strauss for an int roduction to cryo-electron microscopy and its applications in life science research. \n\nLearn about the capabilities and services available at the UNC CryoEM Core Facility. Discover how cryoEM can help answer biological q uestions through high-resolution imaging.\n\nThis is a virtual event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/thumbnail_20200930_115729.avif CATEGORIES:Center for Structural Biology,School of Medicine,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/99770898236 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260831T142209Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/open-lab-tour-unc-biobehavioral-la b/ SUMMARY:Open Lab Tour: UNC Biobehavioral Lab DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Science Behind Biobehavioral Health Research\n\ nThe UNC Biobehavioral Lab (BBL) invites students\, researchers\, faculty\ , and community members to explore how innovative laboratory technologies can help researchers better understand the complex relationships among beh avior\, stress\, physiology\, and health.\nThe UNC Biobehavioral Lab was e stablished to provide a shared research environment where investigators ca n integrate behavioral\, physiological\, and biological measurements to ad vance health research. Under the leadership of Dr. Grace Wu\, the BBL has expanded its capabilities to support both laboratory- and field-based rese arch across a variety of populations and health conditions.\n\nWhat Visito rs Will See\n\nVisitors will learn how biological samples can be collected \, processed\, stored\, and analyzed\, as well as how digital-based physio logical and behavioral measurements can be collected in controlled laborat ory environments and in participants’ everyday lives. The tour will also highlight how the BBL uses minimally invasive technologies to collect bio marker and physiological data. These measurements can be integrated with f ield-based behavioral and health data\, providing researchers with a more complete picture of the factors that influence health and well-being.\n\nD emonstrations and Research Technologies\n\nThe Open Lab Tour will include demonstrations of several technologies used in biobehavioral research.\n\n Hair and Nail Sample Processing\nVisitors will learn about the use of biol ogical samples such as hair and nails in health research. The Mixer Mill M M400 will be demonstrated as an example of laboratory equipment used to pr ocess and homogenize solid biological samples into a powder that can be fu rther analyzed for biological markers. This approach allows researchers to explore biological information contained within minimally invasive specim ens and may be particularly useful for studies examining longer-term physi ological or environmental exposures.\n\nMultiplex Biomarker Analysis\nThe tour will introduce visitors to two platforms used for multiplex biomarker analysis: the Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) platform and the Luminex platfor m. Using dried blood spots and other biological specimens such as tears an d urine\, these technologies allow researchers to measure multiple protein -based biomarkers from a single sample with low concertation of target mar kers.\n\nExploring Biological Samples Under the Microscope\nVisitors will also see biological samples under a microscope. A demonstration will inclu de viewing cancer cells under the microscope\, providing visitors with a c lose-up look at cellular structures and illustrating how researchers can e xamine biological changes at the cellular level.\n\nField- and Home-Based Research Equipment\nA major focus of the BBL is bringing research beyond t he traditional laboratory. Visitors will see examples of equipment that re searchers can use to collect health data in participants’ homes and ever yday environments.\nDemonstrations will include:\n ActiGraph wearable dev ices and software\, which collect and analyze activity and sleep data from a participant’s wrist. These devices allow researchers to objectively m onitor physical activity\, sedentary behavior\, and sleep patterns in part icipants’ everyday environments.\n Handheld and portable electrocardiog raphy (ECG) devices. Visitors will see how these devices can capture real- time cardiac electrical activity in a convenient and minimally invasive ma nner. Portable ECG technologies can be particularly valuable for field-bas ed and home-based research.\n WatchPAT ONE\, a portable home sleep-apnea testing device that allows researchers to assess sleep-related physiologic al measures in participants’ home environments.\n Toss-Caterpillar whol e blood collection methods\, which provide a convenient approach for colle cting small blood samples from arms for biomarker research.\n Point-of-ca re HbA1c testing equipment\, which can provide information about long-term blood glucose control.\n Point-of-care lipid and glucose testing equipme nt\, allowing researchers to obtain metabolic measurements efficiently dur ing home visits or in field settings.\n\nBodPod Body Composition Assessmen t\nVisitors will also see the BodPod\, a noninvasive system used to assess body composition through air-displacement technology. Unlike methods that require extensive physical measurements or invasive procedures\, the BodP od uses changes in air pressure to estimate body composition. This technol ogy allows researchers to obtain information about body composition effici ently and noninvasively.\n\nAn Opportunity to Explore Research in Action\n \nThe UNC Biobehavioral Lab Open Lab Tour offers visitors a behind-the-sce nes look at how modern health research is conducted. Rather than simply le arning about research methods in a classroom or textbook\, visitors will b e able to see the equipment\, spaces\, and technologies that researchers u se to collect meaningful biological and physiological data both in the lab and in the field settings. We welcome students\, trainees\, faculty\, res earchers\, alumni\, and anyone interested in learning more about how biobe havioral science and real-world health research come together at the UNC B iobehavioral Lab.\n\nThis is an in-person event.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/mm_fav_01162026_grace_wu_0004_.jpg CATEGORIES:In-person Event,School of Nursing LOCATION:ITS Manning Building\, 211 Manning Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 2759 9\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=211 Manning Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27599\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=ITS Manning B uilding:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000 DTSTAMP:20260813T171432Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/building-better-reviews-systematic / SUMMARY:Building Better Reviews: Intro to Systematic Review Methods DESCRIPTION:Are you considering conducting a systematic review? This sessio n offers an overview of the systematic review process\, with an emphasis o n research methodology. We will focus particularly on pre-review tasks\, l ike determining if a review is needed\, developing a research question\, a nd writing a review protocol. This session is ideal for those who are new to evidence synthesis projects and want to better understand the steps inv olved.\n\nThis is a virtual event.\n\nThis workshop is offered by the UNC Health Sciences Library and led by Emma Barrett-Catton and Sydney Larson. It is part of the Systematic Review Methods and Advancing Clinical Researc h Skills workshop tracks.\n\nClick Here to Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/AdobeStock_984237856-scaled.jpeg CATEGORIES:Health Sciences Library,Virtual Event,Workshop LOCATION:https://calendar.lib.unc.edu/event/17101702 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260915T173053Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/innovation-commercialization-round table/ SUMMARY:SOM Innovation and Commercialization Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Have You Thought About Commercializing Your Research or Startin g a Company? \n\nCome Learn and Network with SOM Faculty Entrepreneurs and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC).\n\nThis is an in-person eve nt.\n\nClick here to register for this event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/AdobeStock_1668619709.jpeg CATEGORIES:Department of Research (SOM),In-person Event,Innovate Carolina,School of Medicine LOCATION:Roper Hall\, room 4302\, 150 North Medical Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC \, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=150 North Medical Road\, Ch apel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Roper Ha ll\, room 4302:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T163000 DTSTAMP:20260923T180118Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/caregiving-research-showcase/ SUMMARY:Caregiving Research Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join the Carolina Women's Center and the Jordan Institute for F amilies for an event showcasing student and faculty researchers and their caregiving-related scholarship. \n\nThe program will feature mini-talks fr om multiple researchers with opportunities for audience Q&A and post-event networking. Check the event page on the CWC website (womenscenter.unc.edu ) for an up-to-date list of presenters.\n\nThis is an in-person\, CLE Cred it event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/AdobeStock_2015611727.jpeg CATEGORIES:Carolina Women's Center,In-person Event LOCATION:Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building\, 325 Pittsboro Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=325 Pittsboro Street\, Chap el Hill\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tate-Turne r-Kuralt Building:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20261001T145349Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/discover-pharmaceutical-sciences-r esearch/ SUMMARY:Discover Pharmaceutical Sciences Research at the UNC Eshelman Schoo l of Pharmacy DESCRIPTION:Interested in getting involved in research as an undergraduate? \n\nJoin undergraduate researchers and faculty mentors from the UNC Eshelm an School of Pharmacy to discover the many ways pharmaceutical scientists study medicines\, health\, and patient care. Short conversations with curr ent researchers will introduce the breadth of research across the School\, from laboratory-based discovery to clinical and patient-focused research\ , population health\, health outcomes\, data analysis\, computational rese arch\, and other approaches.\n\nYou'll also learn about ways UNC undergrad uates can become involved in pharmaceutical sciences research\, including faculty-mentored research\, PHRS 395: Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences\ , and the Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences.\n\nWhether you're actively loo king for a research opportunity or simply curious about how your interests in science\, health\, data\, or medicines might translate into research\, this virtual session will introduce you to people\, pathways\, and possib ilities at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and help you identify poten tial next steps.\n\nThis is a virtual event.\n\nClick Here to Register for this Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/10/1739634572128-3934402062.jpg CATEGORIES:Eshleman School of Pharmacy,Virtual Event LOCATION:https://unc.zoom.us/j/93630557751?pwd=bnioCtq8JLWvcigzp4xmoLeO5ByA 6J.1&from=addon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@researchweek.unc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000 DTSTAMP:20260916T125933Z URL:https://researchweek.unc.edu/events/getting-started-undergrad-biology/ SUMMARY:Getting Started in Undergraduate Research in Biology DESCRIPTION:This info session will provide details on undergraduate researc h in biology\, focusing on the biology major.\n\nWe will discuss research opportunities\, what a research project entails\, different credit-related courses for biology majors that pursue research\, and ways to search and find research positions.\n\nThis is an in-person\, CLE Credit event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://researchweek.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/071223_jackqueline_nguyen_008.jpg CATEGORIES:College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Biology,In-person Event,Office of Undergraduate Research LOCATION:Coker Hall\, room 201\, 120 South Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=120 South Road\, Chapel Hil l\, NC\, 27516\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Coker Hall\, roo m 201:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR