Student Spotlight

Jan 25, 2023

Researcher Spotlight – Emily Nastase

Learn more about graduate student and Global Change Fellow, Emily Nastase in this researcher spotlight by SE-CASC.

Jan 18, 2023

Researcher Spotlight – Erin Eichenberger

Read about co-Applied Ecology student, Global Change Fellow, and plant enthusiast Erin Eichenberger.

Jan 13, 2023

Reflections on COP15

Applied Ecology students Willie and Nick report back about their experience at the COP15 UN Biodiversity Conference.

Nov 7, 2022

What NC’s Growing White-Tailed Deer Population Means for Drivers, Hunting and the Species’ Survival

This feature by WUNC details Mikiah and Nathan's research on urban white-tailed deer.

Jul 29, 2022

My Science Communication Summer at NC State

This guest post by Morgan Chavis details her summer science communication experience with SE-CASC and Applied Ecology.

Jul 26, 2022

A Snakey Situation

This guest post by visiting science communication Morgan Chavis details some of the parasite work being conducted by Alex Nelson.

Aug 23, 2021

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.

May 19, 2021

Watch the Spring 2021 Applied Ecology Minors Research Symposia

Watch the graduating class of 2021 applied ecology minor students present their research experiences.

Mar 25, 2021

What’s Killing Weakfish?

Natural mortality — not fishing — has kept weakfish stock in decline. Read more about Jacob's Krause's research on this important species.

Mar 13, 2021

Connecting the Spots for Conservation of Key Deer

Applied Ecology minor student, Julia Jacobs, has pubished her work on Key deer conservation. Congratulations, Julia!