(Los Angeles Daily News, Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing photographer) A new study has been published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, written by Elijah Bird, a UNC junior mathematics and geological sciences double major. Co-authors include … Read more
Dr. Rick Luettich (ESE, MASC) spoke with WITN about recent changes to the national weather models. The news story goes into how prediction models got upgraded to provide forecasters with long-range models for hurricanes. To read more about the national … Read more
Piehler lab Ph.D. student Anne Smiley and Paerl lab Ph.D. student Haley Plaas were featured in The Well to talk about SciREN. SciREN (Scientific Research and Education Network) is led by graduate students and connects educators with researchers to enhance … Read more
Dr. Hans Paerl (ESE, MASC) spoke with Chemistry World about the mystery surrounding American bald eagle deaths. Learn about the culprit behind neurogenerative disease among bald eagles and other US wildlife at https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/case-closed-on-decades-old-mystery-of-american-bald-eagle-deaths/4013455.article
Paerl lab Ph.D. student Haley Plaas (ESE) was featured in NC Seagrant’s Coastwatch magazine about algae blooms. In particular, Plaas delved into algae, air quality, and new research on the impacts of cyanotoxins. To read more about the algae bloom … Read more
The Coastal Review Online described the virtual happy hour to celebrate oysters. The event is in support of the University of North Carolina Institute of Marine Sciences and begins at 6 pm this Friday. To read more about the event … Read more
Applications are now due March 23 at 5:00 p.m. North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications for the 2021-22 NC STEM Policy Fellowship. Graduate students trained at North Carolina institutions of higher education will be placed into high-level state government offices … Read more
Dr. Christine Voss (IMS) describes her research on King Tides and outlines the objectives of the North Carolina King Tides Project. North Carolina King Tides Project organizers are asking the public for photos of king tides, flooding, and high water … Read more
With the start of Severe Weather Week in North Carolina, Dr. Luettich (ESE, MASC) was on WITN to talk about the upcoming hurricane season and the proposed changes to the start of hurricane season. In the words of Dr. Luettich, … Read more
Dr. Luettich (MASC, ESE) spoke with WITN about NC Severe Weather Preparedness Week and preparations to consider at the coast. To learn more about NC Severe Weather Week, navigate to https://www.witn.com/2021/03/09/severe-weather-preparedness-week-underway/
