Research
‘Batty’ for Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Sophie Meng, an undergraduate student in applied ecology, went where most people won’t for her research project.
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.
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!
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.
The Deep Past and the Deep Future
Robb Dunn chats with Linsday Zanno to get her paleontological insights on her thoughts about the future.
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!
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!