Shelby
Wray
Hometown: Pinehurst, NC
Major: Quantitative Biology
Research Interest: Epigenetic effects of climate change
“I hope to contribute some new piece of knowledge concerning climate change that aids in developing better interventions to population loss.
What attracted you to the CSS program and Carolina?
Carolina’s commitment to undergraduate learning and CSS’s commitment to providing research opportunities are what attracted me to UNC.
What are you most looking forward to experiencing at Carolina over the next four years?
I’m most looking forward to attending sports events!
What research topic(s) are you interested in exploring and why?
I’m interested in studying the epigenetic effects of climate change in organisms in hopes of developing a stronger prediction of organism survival and adaptability to climate change.
What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your future STEM career?
I hope to contribute some new piece of knowledge concerning climate change that aids in developing better interventions to population loss.