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Entrepreneurship Panel: A Virtual Discussion with Entrepreneurs of Color at the Gillings School

What are the structural and systemic barriers experienced by entrepreneurs of color? Join a panel of Gillings School alumni and faculty entrepreneurs on  April 1 to learn more about their experience starting public health consultancies, empowering girls, building resilience in rural communities and more! Registration required. Featuring: Jean G. Orelien, DrPH, BIOS ’07, founder of... Read more »

Info Sessions: Global Health and Innovation

3005 Michael Hooker Research Center (Carmen Hooker Odom Conference Room) 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, United States

Interested in global health or innovation or both? Join the global health team and the Student Global Health Committee to learn about resources and opportunities around Gillings, UNC and the Triangle for those interested in global health. After the global health session, hear from the innovation team to learn about innovation resources, opportunities, and learn... Read more »

Gillings International Student Support Pod – First Meeting of Fall 2021

We provide a platform to help international students figure out ways to navigate some of the challenges of being an international student at Gillings, offering emotional and mental support as need and sharing relevant information with your peers. This is meant to be a chance for students to offer peer support to one another and... Read more »

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Infusing Creativity into Science, with Nabarun Dasgupta, Gillings Innovation Fellow

Presenter: Nabarun Dasgupta, Gillings Innovation Fellow at the Office of Research, Innovation and Global Solutions Join a virtual discussion including examples and practical tips about how researchers can bring the visually creative process into science. Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta (EPID 2013) is a scientist, innovator and social entrepreneur with a passion for telling true stories about... Read more »

Journey of Gillings Student Innovators

Join The Office of Research, Innovation and Global Solutions for a discussion with Gillings Alumni Student Innovators to learn about their journey as Gillings students going through the UNC innovation ecosystem and how they successfully started a public health business. Presenters: Emily Newman, Gillings Alumni & Entrepreneur Kathryn Carpenter, Gillings Alumni & Entrepreneur Registration required.

NIH Other Support Information Session

Brian Collier, Director of Science and Security, and Jim Kenny, Outreach Specialist / Grants Analyst from the SOM Sponsored Programs Office, will be answering questions for Gillings faculty and research staff about the new NIH Other Support requirements that go into effect in January 2022. Registration required. If you have questions about this session, please... Read more »

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Gillings Humanitarian Health Seminar: Dilshad Jaff and Benjamin Meier

This event qualifies for 1 hour of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. Save the date for Nov. 3 at noon. The Gillings Humanitarian Health Initiative Seminar Series will focus on the safety and security of health care workers and facilities in humanitarian settings. Panelists include Dr.... Read more »

UNC-IntraHealth Summer Fellows Info Session

Please join the Research, Innovation and Global Solutions team to learn more about a funded global health summer fellowship opportunity with IntraHealth International. A representative from IntraHealth will discuss the... Read more »

Carolina for Kibera Seminar

2306 McGavran-Greenberg Hall McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join Carolina for Kibera (CFK) for a talk on CFK Africa: Pandemic Frontline Global Health in Kenya Informal Settlements. Feel free to attend in person or via Zoom. To watch... Read more »

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Five years from now, who will be setting the global health agenda?

Five years from now, who will be setting the global health agenda? Featuring Dr. Anu Kumar This event qualifies for one hour of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The Intersection of Global Health and Inclusive Excellence Seminar Series Title: Five years from now, who will be... Read more »

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The Private Sector’s Role in Public Health

The Carolina Seminar on Innovation for the Public Good is partnering with the Gillings Innovating Public Health Series to present: The Private Sector's Role in Public Health - Join Dr. Joe Brown, innovator and faculty member in ESE, and Tom Outlaw, MBA, as they share their experience with innovation in water treatment especially in low-... Read more »

Gillings Student Research and Entrepreneurship Expo

Armfield Atrium, Michael Hooker Research Center Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Come present your research or entrepreneurship project for a chance to win two$ 100 prizes! April 7th9 a.m. to 12p.m. Presentations will be in the Armfield Atrium in Michael Hooker Research Center. Join the Gillings Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Research and Innovation and Global Solutions to learn more about the amazing... Read more »

Map the System 2022 Global Final

Registration is now open to the general public for the Map the System 2022 Global Final!  Six finalists - chosen based on their level of insight and application of systems thinking - will advance to the public final round on June 19 from 4am-11am EST (held in London) and compete for cash prizes and audience favorite.... Read more »

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Design Thinking in Global Public Health Panel Discussion

235 Rosenau Hall Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Sponsored by Gillings Global Health and Gillings Innovating Public Health Series, the Design Thinking in Global Public Health Panel Discussion will feature Gillings students Zach Witkin, Chloe Coletta, and faculty member Dr. Joe Brown with moderator Dr. Liz Chen. The event will take place in-person in Rosenau 235 (Zoom option available) on Friday, October 7... Read more »