Anna Krome-Lukens

Director of Research Curricula

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Anna Krome-Lukens is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Public Policy in the College of Arts & Sciences, where she joined the faculty in 2014.  Originally from Virginia, Dr. K-L received her BA in History and Anthropology from the University of Virginia and her PhD in History from UNC-Chapel Hill.  Her research focuses on the the intersection of history and public policy.  She is currently writing a book on the history of North Carolina’s eugenics and welfare programs during the early 20^th century—a project that grew out of research she began as an undergraduate in a History course at UVA.  As Director of Research Curricula, Dr. K-L is committed to integrating opportunities for research into the undergraduate experience so that all students can participate in the excitement of developing original knowledge.

Bob Pleasants

Director, Office for Undergraduate Research

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Dr. Pleasants has been working closely with students at Carolina for more than 15 years through teaching, coaching, and various forms of outreach and engagement. He received his BA in English, Masters in Teaching English, and PhD in Education from UNC-Chapel Hill and counts himself lucky to work at his alma mater. His past work and research has been about men and masculinity, violence prevention, student success, and teaching and learning. He has an adjunct appointment in Health Behavior at the Gillings School for Global Public Health, where he teaches “Critical Approaches to Service Learning” and a clinical appointment in the School of Education. He is always happy to meet with one-on-one with undergraduates to talk about their research interests.

Denise Carter

Business Manager

Denise Carter is the Business Manager in the Office for Undergraduate Research.  She has twenty years of expertise in Finance and Administration with Fortune 500 companies. Currently, she is accountable for the administrative, finance, and human resources with the Office for Undergraduate Research. Denise is a native of New York and has been in North Carolina for thirteen years.

In her spare time Denise can be found spending time with my family and friends. Denise also enjoys time at the beach, music, and sewing. These are the words that Denise lives by: “Speak with honesty, think with sincerity, and act with integrity.”  “These words give you real freedom and you never have to look over your shoulder!”

With her “can do” attitude, Denise’s door is always open and she is available for a quick hello. Denise is happy to help wherever she can and will leave you with a smile on your face.