Record #:

26179

Author(s):

Spivey, Angela

Abstract:

Alan Feduccia, professor of biology, challenges the view that birds evolved from dinosaurs. He thinks that birds began evolving long before the hypothetical first bird, Archaeopteryx.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 13 Issue 3, Spring 1997, p4-5, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biology; Birds; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

26180

Author(s):

Dalrymple, Mary

Abstract:

Glenn Hinson, associate professor of anthropology, says the romantic image of the old South is based on historical myth and overlooks broader trends. Southern society is defined by a black and white dichotomy, but in reality, the South is shaped by a highly diverse creole culture.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 13 Issue 3, Spring 1997, p6-11, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Culture--Southern; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Anthropology

Record #:

26181

Author(s):

Zubritsky, Elizabeth

Abstract:

Microbiologist Bob Johnston’s work with mutant versions of a virus started off as basic research but lead to a vaccine that can save Latin American children from encephalitis. His lab now has a version that produces a green fluorescent protein which highlights and traces viral paths.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 13 Issue 3, Spring 1997, p12-13, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biology; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research

Record #:

26182

Author(s):

McGowan, John; Wittig, Joseph

Abstract:

Many universities no longer require English majors to take a course on William Shakespeare’s works. Critics claim these universities neglect to foster excellence in students by substituting courses in popular culture, sexuality, and multiculturalism. UNC English professors say this can be a good thing, however, because it promotes diversity and literature relevant to modern time.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 13 Issue 3, Spring 1997, p14-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Curriculum; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Record #:

26183

Author(s):

Zubritsky, Elizabeth

Abstract:

Geologist John Rogers examined the ages of various parts of Pangea, the last supercontinent. He says Ur was the first continent, formed three billion years ago. Rogers and his colleagues are now examining how geological changes influence the way we live and vice versa.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 13 Issue 3, Spring 1997, p16-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research; Geology

Record #:

26184

Author(s):

Zubritsky, Elizabeth

Abstract:

Ted Salmon is an engineer-turned-biologist who links image-processing electronics with microscopes to examine mitosis, the cell’s way of reproducing. He is investigating why the process sometimes causes diseases like Down syndrome or cancer.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 13 Issue 3, Spring 1997, p20-22, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biologists; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research