Impact

May 9, 2022

The Future of Bees

Dr. Becky Irwin lends her expertise on bees and climate change to All Sides with Ann Fisher.

Apr 28, 2022

Carpenter Bees Can be a Spring Buzzkill. Here’s How to Get Rid of Them (or Coexist)

This News & Observer article talks about Elsa and Hannah's important work on these solitary bees.

Apr 20, 2022

The Scientists Fighting for Parasite Conservation

Skylar and friends talk about the importance of parasites in this Scientific American.

Apr 7, 2022

‘Batty’ for Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Sophie Meng, an undergraduate student in applied ecology, went where most people won’t for her research project.

Mar 29, 2022

A Conversation with Ecological Artist Eleanor Quist Costello Olson

Listen in on a conversation with artist Eleanor Olson, who was inspired by the wildlife in their home and the work of Rob Dunn.

Mar 28, 2022

The 2022 Applied Ecology Minors’ Research Symposia

Join us for the 2022 Applied Ecology Minors' Research Symposia across various times on Friday, April 22nd and Monday, April 25th!

Mar 15, 2022

Counting Bees Needs A Recalibration

New research by Elsa and Emma confirms that one of the key tools used to assess bee diversity and population size is flawed, but measurable.

Mar 9, 2022

The Deep Past and the Deep Future

Robb Dunn chats with Linsday Zanno to get her paleontological insights on her thoughts about the future. 

Feb 11, 2022

Khara Greiger to Co-Lead USDA/NIFA Grant on Genetic Engineering and Nanotechnology in Food and Agriculture

Congratulations to Khara and collaborators for their grant on, “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Evaluate Societal Implications and Foster Sustainability of Genetic Engineering and Nanotechnology in Food and Agriculture.”

Jan 25, 2022

Matt and Ryan Awarded David and Ann Speaks Memorial CCA NC Scholarship

Not one, but two Applied Ecology graduate students have been awarded David and Ann Speaks Memorial Scholarships through the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina.