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  • Ryan Smith with his arms crossed.

    #GDTBATH: Ryan Smith

    Chancellor’s Science Scholar Ryan Smith is helping make science and technology accessible for underrepresented middle school students.

  • offshore wind turbines are under construction in the North Sea.

    Are offshore wind farms coming to North Carolina? 

    After the Biden administration announced plans to develop coastal wind farms, The Well checked in with marine sciences professor Harvey Seim about what that could mean for North Carolina.

  • A man performing a magic trick with a light.

    Tar Heel magic

    Junior Jonathan Thai has been captivated by magic since he saw his cousin perform a card trick years ago. As he works on mastering the craft himself, he’s bringing his passion for magic to Chapel Hill and creating a community of Tar Heel magicians in a new student organization.

  • Tim Walker in his classroom

    Carolina alumnus builds sense of community with his career

    Alumnus Tim Walker always knew he wanted to be a teacher. After earning his bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Carolina, followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching at the UNC School of Education, he now teaches social studies at Carrboro High School, building community for the next generation of learners.

  • An illustration of horror books including

    What can horror teach us?

    Ghosts, goblins and vampires are frightening, but students in Joe Fletcher’s horror literature class say the ongoing pandemic is far scarier. Thankfully, lessons from literature show how fear can be productive.

  • a graphic of books

    What can horror teach us?

    Ghosts, goblins and vampires are frightening, but students in Joe Fletcher’s horror literature class say the ongoing pandemic is far scarier. Thankfully, lessons from literature show how fear can be productive.

  • Whitmore directs her team of researchers.

    A project of her own

    Most UNC-Chapel Hill Ph.D. students oversee their own research projects for their dissertations. But Kriddie Whitmore did it in a foreign country — and with the added challenges of a language barrier, bad weather and limited equipment. This past summer, Whitmore traveled to Ecuador's Andes Mountains, tackling their demands with incredible tenacity and creativity.

  • Jen Drake smiling on a wooden bench.

    Carolina People: Jen Drake

    “If I can do anything to help simplify, streamline or remove barriers to help students achieve their dreams … I’m here for that.”