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Research and Innovation

Topple a paradigm. Uncover the Unknown. Tar Heels ask questions, develop answers, create solutions and discover cures.

Breaking the barrier to composting
Founded by Carolina students, CompostMates is making composting accessible to all Tar Heels through free, curbside food scrap collection service.
‘Collecting COVID’ exhibit highlights material from library archive
A new online University Libraries exhibit of photos, blog posts, recordings and other artifacts archived over the past two years lets you revisit the pandemic experience at Carolina.
New data science school to leverage Carolina’s strengths
Two key campus administrators discuss the School of Data Science and Society as a “signpost” pointing to Carolina’s data science education, research and public service.
Inclusive innovation
Why is UNC-Chapel Hill poised to make a growing impact through innovation and entrepreneurship? Two leaders of Innovate Carolina talk partnerships, team-driven innovation and new ways the University is expanding innovation for all.
Does AI dream of game-winning threes?
At Carolina, basketball coaches scout opponents with computer-generated video analysis, and a computer scientist trains computers to think on their own. Artificial intelligence is on the rise.
Does AI dream of game-winning threes?
At Carolina, basketball coaches scout opponents with computer-generated video analysis, and a computer scientist trains computers to think on their own. Artificial intelligence is on the rise.
Using data to address racial disparities
Carolina faculty in three different disciplines discuss using data science to explore and decrease underrepresentation while sharing methodologies and findings.
Walking through women’s history at Carolina
An undergraduate history class created a walking tour of Carolina’s campus that highlights the range of women’s experiences at the University.