Stories From 2021
Emily Nastase Awarded NCAUG Graduate Scholarship
Congratulations to Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology master's student, Emily Nastase, for her North Carolina ArcGIS Users Group (NCAUG) Graduate Scholarship!
NC State Ranks Globally For Sustainability Impact
NC State’s contributions to global sustainability are highlighted in the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Ranking.
NC State Named A ‘Bee Campus USA’
The certification recognizes NC State’s ongoing efforts to conserve pollinator species.
Parasites are Going Extinct. Here’s Why We Need to Save Them.
National Geographic covers Dr. Skylar Hopkins et al.'s work on the global parasite conservation plan.
Mariely Vega Gómez Selected for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Congratulations to Ph.D. student, Mariely Vega Gómez, for earning a NSF GRFP! Learn more about her research with the Ramírez Lab.
What’s Killing Weakfish?
Natural mortality — not fishing — has kept weakfish stock in decline. Read more about Jacob's Krause's research on this important species.
Magic at 64.4 Degrees: Science, Serendipity, and Farmed Striped Bass
“Our new method simplifies the whole spawning process,” Reading says. “Now, you don’t need two species on site. You also don’t need the hormones, which are expensive, require a prescription from a veterinarian, and are much more technically difficult to work with. Compare all that to just putting fish in a tank now and letting nature go to work.
Abundant and Stable Rocks Are Critical Egg-laying Habitat for Insects in Restored Streams
The abundance and other characteristics of rocks partially extending above the water surface could be important for improving the recovery of aquatic insect populations in restored streams. Read more about Samatha and Brad's research published in Ecology.
Connecting the Spots for Conservation of Key Deer
Applied Ecology minor student, Julia Jacobs, has pubished her work on Key deer conservation. Congratulations, Julia!
Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Summer and Fall 2021
Updated: March 12, 2021 Below are research opportunities for undergraduate students looking to gain additional experience in their fields of study. These opportunities fulfill the AEC 492/493 Learning Experience requirement for Applied Ecology minor students. All below opportunities are available to any undergraduate […]