WOWS Scholars inspire women faculty in the sciences Have you noticed fewer women in faculty positions in the science departments? It’s a nationwide trend, but a campus-wide initiative called Working on Women in Science (WOWS) is trying to change that. … Read more

John Paul Balmonte Recieves 2013-2014 Student Impact Award For the original publication of this article and to see other winners of the 2013 Impact Awards, follow this link. “While analyzing the microbial ecosystem in the Tar River, John Paul developed … Read more

Crabs, supersized by carbon pollution, may upset Chesapeake’s balance The following story was originally published in the Washington Post on April 7th by Darryl Fears.  To see the original publication, follow this link. “It is the dawn of the super crab. … Read more

Maite Ghazaleh Recieves NOAA Hollings Scholarship Maite Ghazaleh, junior undergraduate UNC researcher in the Ries and Castillo Labs, was recently awarded the NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship to continue her research investigating the impact of ocean acidification on marine organisms. The award … Read more

MASC Alumus Discovers Archaea Eat Protein “Beneath the ocean floor is a desolate place with no oxygen and sunlight. Yet microbes have thrived in this environment for millions of years. (From ScienceDaily) – Scientists have puzzled over how these microbes survive, but … Read more

Water Rights and Wrongs by Mark Derewicz Please visit http://endeavors.unc.edu/water_rights_and_wrongs for the full version in the recent monthly edition of Endeavors magazine. Photo by Donn Young Cities run out of water. Wells turn toxic. Fracking gets backing. And a new breed of polluter … Read more

EPA STAR Fellow Success For the original publication, follow this link. “Dr. Carol Seagle, Director of Research, Center for Sustainable Enterprise, and Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School As a teacher of corporate sustainable … Read more