UNC RESEARCH STORIES
Browse through some of our stories and you’ll see why the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the leading research institutions in the nation. You’ll get a glimpse of the people who make Carolina research so special, and a new perspective on the way the world works.
Seeing the Signs
In response to N.C. ranking ninth in the nation for most human trafficking cases, social work researchers have teamed up with state agencies to prevent trafficking among young people via Project No Rest.
Where Are the Workers?
Jobs are back, but workers aren’t — and despite increasing wages, young people remain slow to engage. Carolina researchers uncover why.
Up in the Air
Haley Plaas works with local communities to uncover how algal blooms affect air quality.
Science for the Future
With data spilling from all areas of life, students need tools and training to understand it. The UNC School of Data Science and Society is here to help.
Digital Resource Helps Community Planners Prep for Natural Disasters
The Coastal Resilience Center has launched a website to help communities plan for and evaluate hazards like hurricanes and wildfires.