I Am Because We Are: Interrelated Realities
Memorial HallTickets for the MLK Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony, to be held Jan. 22, 7-9 p.m. at Memorial Hall, are now available. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, author, radio host and... Read more »
Tickets for the MLK Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony, to be held Jan. 22, 7-9 p.m. at Memorial Hall, are now available. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, author, radio host and... Read more »
Focus group interviews are commonly used for survey development, content development, and qualitative data collection to capture rich information about attitudes and beliefs that affect behavior. An overview of the basics of focus groups supplemented with real examples and hands-on practice will highlight the most appropriate uses of focus groups, moderating focus groups, developing interview... Read more »
Dr. Peter D. Hoff is a Professor of Statistical Science at Duke University and is visiting Biostatistics to talk about "Smaller p-values and shorter confidence intervals via information sharing." Learn more: https://pdhoff.github.io/
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This is a two-part training and takes place Friday, January 17th for the first part and Friday, January 24th for the... Read more »
The Carolina Center for Public Service and other partners are hosting the Connect, Engage, Transform: Rural Community Partnerships conference to bring together stakeholders from North Carolina’s rural communities and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to highlight and encourage authentic, effective and sustainable collaborations for the public good. The conference will feature keynote... Read more »
Joseph Rodriguez, PhD Investigator, NIEHS Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory / Single Cell Dynamics Group Gene regulation is complex, involving the coordination of hundreds of proteins, including chromatin remodelers, enhancer RNA and chromosome looping. The estrogen response has served as a model of gene regulation due in part to its rapid and extensive induction.... Read more »
Rachel Margolis will present “The Effects of Gender Equality-Focused Parental Benefits on Union Stability” as part of the Carolina Population Center’s 2019-2020 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series. Rachel Margolis is an associate professor in the sociology department at the University of Western Ontario, where she has worked since her PhD in Demography and Sociology from the University... Read more »
This is a 3-part short course (held over three afternoons – 1/27, 1/28, 1/30). Stata part 1 will offer an introduction to Stata basics. Part 2 will teach entering data... Read more »
Hearts for the Homeless International is a student-led organization looking for interested students to join the cause. Its mission is to contribute to the health and well-being of the homeless population through heart health education events and free screening opportunities. H4H is having an interest meeting on 1/27/20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Blue Cross... Read more »
This is a 3-part short course (held over three afternoons – 1/27, 1/28, 1/30). Stata part 1 will offer an introduction to Stata basics. Part 2 will teach entering data in Stata, working with Stata do files, and will show how to append, sort and merge data sets. Part 3 will cover how to perform... Read more »
Chancellor Guskiewicz is pleased to invite students, faculty and staff to gather on Tuesday, January 28, at the Summit on Safety and Belonging, organized in collaboration with the Campus Safety Commission, to provide our community with an update and opportunity to learn more about their vital work. The Summit will be held from 6 to... Read more »
This 2-day (1/29 & 1/31) course equips students to design, conduct, and critique mixed-method research. From a pragmatic perspective, we will explore the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of data collection methods, and evaluate strategies for combining them. We will focus on mixed-method research designs incorporating in-depth interviews, focus groups, participant observation, archival research,... Read more »
As part of Health Policy & Management's PhD Visiting Scholar Program, David Chambers, DPhil, Deputy Director for Implementation Science in the Office of the Director in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences at NCI, will give a talk entitled, "The Challenge of Moving from Health Research to Healthcare Delivery: Assumptions, Limitations, and Emerging... Read more »
Matthew Price, doctoral student in environmental sciences and engineering, will present on "Studying the Impacts of Stormwater-Driven Fecal Contamination Dynamics in a Complex, Tidally-Influenced Recreational Receiving Water system." This talk is part of the ENVR 400 In-House Seminar Series.
Exploring the Impact of Structural Racism on Health: A Conversation About Race, Place and Preventing Violence Mighty Fine, MPH, CHES Director, Center for Public Health Practice & Professional Development at the American Public Health Association Wednesday, January 29 2-3 p.m. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Auditorium (Michael Hooker Research Center 0001) This presentation will explore... Read more »
This is a 3-part short course (held over three afternoons – 1/27, 1/28, 1/30). Stata part 1 will offer an introduction to Stata basics. Part 2 will teach entering data in Stata, working with Stata do files, and will show how to append, sort and merge data sets. Part 3 will cover how to perform... Read more »
Learn more about interviewing techniques for jobs, internships and fellowships. Thursday, January 30 5-6:15 p.m. 230 Rosenau Hall (Mayes Center)
The Implementation Science Student Group (ISSG) leadership team would like to invite you to join the spring coffee hour meeting, where participants will learn more about Implementation Science, share interesting research ideas and build up a network in the field of Implementation Science. This event will be hosted at the BackBar (TOPO) on Thursday, January,... Read more »
This 2-day (1/29 & 1/31) course equips students to design, conduct, and critique mixed-method research. From a pragmatic perspective, we will explore the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of data collection methods, and evaluate strategies for combining them. We will focus on mixed-method research designs incorporating in-depth interviews, focus groups, participant observation, archival research,... Read more »
Environmental Sciences and Engineering's Distinguished Alumnus Award Presentation and Seminar Hua Wang, PhD, (PhD ‘97), Founding Dean of the School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University, Beijing; Founding President of the Chinese Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Seminar Title: New Developments in Environmental Governance in China
The Women in Healthcare Leadership Symposium was created in order to bring light to and address issues women leaders face in today’s society. Our goal is to bring healthcare leaders to discuss challenges within their career journeys and provide advice when facing adversity. This year’s theme is Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. The Women in Healthcare... Read more »
If you have questions about pursuing an internship or job opportunity either on- or off-campus during your academic program, this information session is for you! On-campus employment, CPT, Pre-Completion OPT and Academic Training authorization will be covered. More information
This 3-day (2/3, 2/5, and 2/6) course will offer an introduction to SPSS and will demonstrate how to work with data saved in SPSS format. It will demonstrate how to work with SPSS syntax, how to create your own SPSS data files, and how to convert data in other formats to SPSS. It will also... Read more »
Help make posters for the March while learning more about the HKonJ coalition and fight for Medicare for All, environmental justice, reproductive rights, public education, voting rights, and more. Please contact Amanda Gomez with any questions.
Darcy Anderson, doctoral student in environmental sciences and engineering, will present on "What Does Clean Care Cost? Development and Application of a Model to Cost Environmental Health Services in Healthcare Facilities." This talk is part of the ENVR 400 In-House Seminar Series.
If you were to visit the doctor, would you be considered a difficult patient? How do you know? What makes a patient “difficult”? In her presentation, Yolonda Wilson will discuss the meaning of that label and how that label shapes interactions between patients and providers. She will argue that some patients are more susceptible to... Read more »
This 3-day (2/3, 2/5, and 2/6) course will offer an introduction to SPSS and will demonstrate how to work with data saved in SPSS format. It will demonstrate how to work with SPSS syntax, how to create your own SPSS data files, and how to convert data in other formats to SPSS. It will also... Read more »
Dr. Ronda Bullock the founder and director of We Are will share her story on Feb. 5th from 5-6 p.m. at the Campus Y Anne Queen Lounge. We Are is a non-profit organization that provides anti-racism training for children, parents and educators. We Are uses a three-pronged approach to dismantle systemic racism in education by... Read more »
The Department of Biostatistics welcomes Dr. Emery Brown, Professor in Institute for Medical Engineering and Science at MIT. Professor Brown is an anesthesiologist-statistician whose experimental research has made important contributions... Read more »
This 3-day (2/3, 2/5, and 2/6) course will offer an introduction to SPSS and will demonstrate how to work with data saved in SPSS format. It will demonstrate how to work with SPSS syntax, how to create your own SPSS data files, and how to convert data in other formats to SPSS. It will also... Read more »
The Healthcare Executives Student Association will be holding a live and silent auction at the Carolina Brewery on Feb. 6 from 7-9 p.m. There will be a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Bid for dinner with faculty, weekly cookies and more.
Usability testing allows in-depth evaluation of how respondents and interviewers interact with questionnaires, particularly web and mobile surveys. Not all design guidelines work equally well for all surveys and all survey populations. Capabilities of computerized surveys are constantly emerging. It is critical for researchers to have the necessary tools to evaluate, test, and modify surveys... Read more »
Register now to attend the fifth annual Triangle Global Health Career Day on Friday, February 7th to explore a wide range of health careers, cultivate your network with local health leaders, and learn how to prepare for your job search from our expert speakers. (REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5:00 PM ON TUES., FEB. 4) All UNC... Read more »
Til Stürmer, the Nancy A. Dreyer Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present as part of the Carolina Population Center’s 2019-2020 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series. Dr. Stürmer is an internist and epidemiologist with expertise in state of the art methods for nonexperimental treatment... Read more »
Dr. Cairo We’ve all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if we don’t understand what we’re looking at? Alberto Cairo, PhD, is the Knight Chair... Read more »
An illustration from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals the basic form of the virus blamed for the outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. (Illustration/Alissa... Read more »
Dr. Charles Johnson, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Public History Program at North Carolina Central University, will be a guest speaker at the Chatham Community Library at... Read more »
Do you have an idea that can make a social, economic or environmental impact? Now is your chance to share it with the UNC innovation and entrepreneurial community. Apply by Feb. 10 to present or exhibit your venture, innovative research project or initiative at the 2020 UNC Innovation Showcase on Apr. 9. Join the most... Read more »
Come see students display their research and entrepreneurship endeavors! The event will feature online and residential student posters. Two $100 gift cards will be presented! There will be free food and coffee! If you're interested in participating, RSVP by Feb. 1. RSVP information Online students can send the link to their poster to David Gaviria.
North Carolina has one of the worst records in the nation for the deaths of babies a year or younger. The rate of Black babies’ deaths is driving that statistic. Statewide, the gap between Black and white infant deaths was wider in 2018 than it was in 1999. Black infants born in North Carolina are... Read more »
A conversation with Nandita Mani and Sarah Wright about the cost of scholarly information and the implications for UNC-Chapel Hill. In February, the University of California canceled its contract with Elsevier due to unacceptable license terms and subscription costs. Elsevier is the world's largest publisher of scholarly journals. The terms by which it sells content to... Read more »
Culture of Health at the Gillings School of Global Public Health invites you to celebrate National Heart Health Month at the Love Your Heart event. Free heart-healthy information and snacks will be provided. Tuesday, Feb. 11 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Armfield Atrium Questions or suggestions? Email mps3@email.unc.edu.
Dr. Balbus is a world leader on the effects of climate change on human health and leads NIEHS efforts on this topic. His background combines training and experience in clinical medicine with expertise in epidemiology, toxicology and risk sciences. He has authored studies and lectures on global climate change and health, transportation-related air pollution, the... Read more »
Calvin Arter, doctoral student in environmental sciences and engineering, will present on "Strategies for Cleaner Air: Quantifying the Impact of Transportation Sector Emissions on Regional Air Quality." This talk is part of the ENVR 400 In-House Seminar Series.
The Implementation Science Student Group (ISSG) leadership team would like to invite you to join our Spring ISSG field trip with the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) and Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Child Development Institute, where you will learn from experts working in the field. Event highlights - Network with experts working in the field... Read more »
Plants are good for the body and spirit and make great Valentine's Day gifts! Bring plants, clipping, pots, watering cans and other plant supplies to share. Label your plants if you can. RSVP requested.
Join UNC for an upcoming discussion with the authors of the newly released book, Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus. The event is Thursday, February 13 at 3 p.m. in the Carolina Union Auditorium. Authors Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan, both faculty at Columbia University, will share details... Read more »
Single-cell RNA-Seq(scRNA-seq) is the most widely used high-throughput technology to measure genome-wide gene expression at the single-cell level. However, single-cell data present unique challenges that have required the development of specialized methods and software infrastructure to successfully derive biological insights. Compared to bulk RNA-seq, there is an increased scale of the number of observations (or... Read more »
Dr. Pandolfino is the Hans Popper Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. His career has focused primarily on studying the biomechanics of bolus transport and gastrointestinal motility as it pertains to gastroesophageal reflux and swallowing disorders. He currently is funded by the NIH... Read more »