Research Experiences
Undergraduates Blossom Researching Bees in Summer STEM Experience
Eleven undergraduate researchers with diverse academic backgrounds came to NC State University from colleges across the country for BeeMORE (Bees and Microbes in Organized Research Experiences), a nine-week summer research program. Applied Ecology faculty David Tarpy, Elsa Youngsteadt and Rebecca […]
Connecting the Spots for Conservation of Key Deer
Applied Ecology minor student, Julia Jacobs, has pubished her work on Key deer conservation. Congratulations, Julia!
Robots, Honey Bees, and Disease: Three Perspectives on the Next Thousand Years of Pollination
Most of our foods come from a few pollinator species, and with the rise of several global generation challenges, undergraduate Sarah Krementz asks, what does the future of pollination look like in 100 or 1000 years?
The 2020 Applied Ecology Minor Symposium
The applied ecology minor students presented their independent research projects this past week. View the full symposium here.
How Do You Measure Nutrient Uptake In A Creek?
How quickly nutrients are used in rivers and streams is an important measure of ecosystem health, and this is how we do it.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities for 2019-2020
Here are the current research opportunities in Applied Ecology for undergraduate students. These can also satisfy the AEC492/493 requirement for the Applied Ecology minor.