Learn about CPC’s accomplishments in UNC’s OVCRED 2010 Annual Report
Jan 6, 2011 The 2010 Annual Report by UNC’s Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Economic Development (OVCRED) is now available. UNC’s research centers and institutes, including the Carolina Population Center, report to the OVCRED. The Interim Vice Chancellor … Read more
Duplin Times article discusses 100th baby to join Duplin County National Children’s Study
Dec 9, 2010 The Duplin Times published an article discussing the growth and progress of the National Children’s Study in Duplin County following an announcement that the study had welcomed its 100th baby. Researchers hope to learn more about the … Read more
CPC Fellow Siega-Riz named associate dean for academic affairs of UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health
Nov 29, 2010 “Anna Maria Siega-Riz, PhD, professor of nutrition and of epidemiology in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, has been named the School’s new associate dean for academic affairs, effective Dec. 1.” Siega-Riz is also a … Read more
Study by CPC researchers on the future implications of adolescent obesity featured in Los Angeles Times and other news outlets
Nov 10, 2010 Research conducted by several CPC researchers has generated a media buzz by showing that obese adolescents are at a higher risk of becoming severely obese adults than their normal-weight or overweight peers. CPC graduate research assistant Natalie … Read more
CPC Fellow Popkin quoted within Asia Sentinel article on diabetes in developing nations
Nov 5, 2010 In a recent Asia Sentinel article, CPC Fellow and Professor of Nutrition Barry M. Popkin was consulted about child nutrition and weight gain. The article features a quote from Popkin as well as the input of other … Read more
CPC Fellow Cai discusses China’s one-child policy in Financial Times article
Nov 2, 2010 CPC Fellow and Assistant Professor of Sociology Yong Cai contributed to a recent Financial Times article about China’s one-child policy. Cai was quoted within the article and provided information about the policy and its effects. The article … Read more
CPC Fellow Mouw quoted in News & Observer story about new Census Research Data Center in RTP
Oct 20, 2010 On Tuesday, Oct. 19, a new Census Research Data Center opened in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. CPC Fellow Ted Mouw is one of the researchers who will use the center’s data. A story about the new … Read more
Institutional and policy changes affect economic reality of Russian people
In the last 20 years, the people of Russia have experienced major societal changes caused by extensive political transformation and ensuing economic reforms. These changes have impacted every sector of society including labor services and employment, health services and their … Read more
Daily Tar Heel: Carolina Population Center funded $48 million for research
Sep 22, 2010 By LAUREN RATCLIFFE | The Daily Tar Heel Read the full story here. With nearly $50 million in research funding, the Carolina Population Center established itself at the end of the 2010 fiscal year as a leading … Read more
CPC Fellow Cai contributes to Science article on China’s one-child policy
Sep 17, 2010 CPC Fellow and Assistant Professor of Sociology Yong Cai was recently featured in a Science Magazine article on the implications of the one-child policy for China. The article discusses the affects the policy has had on the … Read more