Impact
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.”
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.
Cara Kowalchyk Wins 2022 CSGS Master’s Thesis Award
Congratulations to AEC alum Cara Kowalchyk for being awarded the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools' 2022 Master's Thesis Award!
Updates From Our 2021 Bee Hoteliers
Participants from the 2021 Bee Hotel Build-a-Long share the results from installing their bee hotels over the summer.
Collaborative Study Identifies Urgent Need to Prioritize Freshwater Biodiversity Research
Alonso Ramirez joins a team of researchers from 90 scientific institutions worldwide to call for better research and protection of freshwater biodiversity.
What Are Those Bug Tents Along the Greenway?
Have you noticed these tents along the greenway this summer? They're applied ecology in action with Sarah Parsons and Elsa Youngsteadt!
Climate Change-Induced Droughts Alter Animal-Driven Nutrient Cycles in Alpine Ponds
A new study by Jared and Brad as found that animal-driven nutrient flows critical to the functioning of pond ecosystems are under increasing threat from climate change.
$4 million used to rehouse endangered mussels in path of I-540 extension project
This conservation effort lead by Greg Cope et al. will help preserve mussel diversity – and keep our waters clean.
Greg Cope Recognized With Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society’s Meritorious Service Award
Congratulations to Greg Cope for being recognized with the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society's Meritorious Service Award.
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.