“New Trouble on the Neuse River” Institute of Marine Sciences professor Hans Paerl talks about efforts being done to heal the Neuse River from pollution with WRAL https://www.wral.com/WRAL-Documentary-new-trouble-on-the-neuse/18316028/
The Smithsonian Magazine covered findings in Dr. Avery Paxton’s, Peterson lab alumna, most recent paper on shipwrecks, sand tiger sharks, and citizen science. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sand-tiger-sharks-love-north-carolinas-shipwrecks-180972035/
The recent workshop hosted by the Rodriguez lab on oyster reef growth was featured in Coastal Review Online. Ph.D. candidate Molly Bost also had her work featured in the article. https://www.coastalreview.org/2019/04/forum-links-coastal-scientists-community/
Come see Dr. Cecil speak in what will be our last Colloquium event of the year! The event will take place in Mitchell Hall 005 on Thursday, Apr. 11 at 4:00 PM. There will be refreshments at 3:30. Topic: “Peaking … Read more
The UNC Geology Club had its formal on Saturday, March 30. View the pictures here!
Alexandria Hounshell, Marine Sciences Graduate student has been awarded the Graduate Education Advancement Board Impact Award for her research on algal growth in the Neuse River. Tracking Elusive Nutrient Sources for Algal Growth in the Neuse River Estuary North Carolina’s lakes, … Read more
IMS alumna and adjunct faculty member Dr Rachel Gittman’s research is featured in an article by the Food & Environmental Reporting Network. https://thefern.org/2019/03/as-coastal-flooding-surges-living-shorelines-seen-as-savior/
Dr. Laura Moore, a professor in the Geological Sciences department, was recently on an episode of The State of Things, a podcast by WUNC. Listen and read the write-up here: 6 Months After Hurricane Florence: Has NC Recovered?
Stacy Davis was featured in the “Carolina People” section of last week’s Gazette. If you didn’t see the hard copy, here’s the link. When you see him, do thank him for all he does for us at IMS.
Huge congratulations to Piehler Lab PhD student Mollie Yacano who was just awarded an Outstanding Student Presentation Award from the AGU. This distinction is given only to the top 5% of student presentations at the annual meeting. Way to go, … Read more
