At the UNC Institute for the Environment's field sites, Tar Heels are examining real-world issues through coursework, field trips, group research projects and internships with local organizations to gain first-hand experience and serve our state.
Technology developed by researchers in the UNC STAR Heel Performance Laboratory provided real-time feedback for teens during a study aimed at decreasing the risk of traffic crashes.
The study provides some of the first findings on how social media usage could have long-standing and important consequences on the development of adolescent brains.
Between July 2020 and the end of June 2021, Carolina increased its annual research expenditures to $1.2 billion across all fields, with federal awards accounting for $748 million. This represents an increase of $46 million over fiscal year 2020.