We are studying how exposure to a natural disaster, the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, affects population health over time. For fifteen years we have been interviewing a group of people who were part of a government survey before the tsunami, in 2004. Our goal is to understand the evolution of well-being after a disaster and how government and private assistance programs affect people.

This study is designed to be conducted in K-12 math contexts in order to examine how personalizing math tasks to involve familiar and interesting careers and out of school interests can enable students to engage in effective math learning.

This is a research study to better understand people's health behaviors.

Aim 1: Among key stakeholders in NC impacted by HIV molecular surveillance (HMS) activities, we aim to assess the ethical concerns surrounding the implementation of HMS and related pubic health services and research by: 1a) Characterizing stakeholders' awareness, experiences with, and sources of information AND 1b) Examining perceptions, including perceived risks and benefits and other ethical considerations, and the opportunities for enhancement of community engagement practices Aim 2: To develop a community-engaged partnership framework to promote effective communication and community participation regarding HMS, and related health services and research.

Hurricanes and other extreme storms often cause damage in North Carolina. This study collects data from communities and households to understand the short and long term impacts of these events and how individuals, families, and communities respond to and recover from them. The data will help us assess the full costs of extreme events and what families need in their aftermath.

I am providing the first description of a language related to Italian from the south of Italy. This language is in danger of disappearing.

The purpose of this study is to establish that a Xenon MRI can detect brown fat and brown fat activity in greater detail in humans than a FDG-PET.

The purpose of this study is to understand how states can improve health information exchange for their Medicaid members.

This study seeks to understand how best to increase knowledge about clinical trials, best way of communicating information about clinical trials, and suggestions for improving clinical trial participation particularly among African Americans (AA).

The goal of this study is to learn more about relationships, sexuality, family, work, and finances. This new information will help us understand factors that contribute to health among diverse adult populations including people who identify as straight or LGBT, as well as different races and ethnicities.