June 2021

Jun 23, 2021

North Carolina Agromedicine Institute Recognized with National Designation

The institute’s efforts to provide health care and safety training to farmers, foresters, fishermen, and their families were recognized at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ Commission on Economic and Community Engagement. 

Jun 14, 2021

The Evolution of Good Taste

Differences between the elemental composition of foods and the elemental needs of animals can explain the development of pleasing tastes like salty, umami and sweet. Learn more about this Applied Ecology research! 

Jun 11, 2021

Linnea Andersen Inducted as a 2021 AIARD Future Leader Fellow

Congratulations to Ph.D. candidate Linnea Andersen for being selected as a 2021 Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD) Future Fellow! 

Jun 9, 2021

Erin McKenney Recognized With National Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award

Congratulations to Erin McKenney who has been selected for the National New Outstanding Advisor Award by NACADA 

Jun 7, 2021

New Research Measures Economic Losses from Further Declines in Submerged Aquatic Vegetation in the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuary

A new interdisciplinary report by Jie Cao and colleagues predicts the economic losses coastal communities in NC can expect over the next decade. 

Jun 3, 2021

Fisheries, Wildlife, Conservation Biology, and Courtney Smith

Goodnight Scholar Courtney Smith 22′  is currently conducting research in the  Forest Health Lab.  Continue reading to learn more about who she is, how she was introduced to research, and the work that she is doing over the summer. Tell […]