Search Results for climate

Sep 24, 2024

Nadya Mamoozadeh

Research Interests Genetic diversity is the most basic building block of biodiversity and determines the adaptability and survival of populations and species. However, the genetic diversity of many wild populations… 

Jul 24, 2024

Partner Feature: NC Co-op Unit

Science communication intern, Zavier Avery, interviews the NC Co-op Unit to learn more about their work with the SE CASC. 

Jul 23, 2024

Shaking in their Gills: Effects on Native Fish When They Have Unexpected Guests

Science Communications Intern, Eleana Paneda, writes about how extreme flow events impact native freshwater fish in Puerto Rico. 

Jul 18, 2024

Small-scale Science with Big Results: Using Nanotechnology to Improve Agricultural Sustainability

To feed a growing world population in the face of mounting environmental challenges, a team of scientists including Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Khara Grieger sought to grow plants more… 

Jun 17, 2024

USGS North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Gather for Coordinating Meeting, Collazo and Cooperative Research Unit Recognized

The coordinating body of the North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (CRU) met in-person for the first time in five years at North Carolina State University, the CRU’s… 

Jun 5, 2024

Alex Rocco

I am a PhD candidate in the Cao fisheries lab. The bulk of my research revolves around three projects, all involving the North Carolina blue crab stock: an individual-based model… 

May 10, 2024

Three Faculty Promoted to Associate Professor, Extension Professor

Heartfelt congratulations were extended early Tuesday morning, April 30 to Applied Ecology faculty Jie Cao, Catherine LePrevost, and Elsa Youngsteadt as their promotions were announced to the department. Cao and… 

Apr 29, 2024

Sustainable Agri-Food Technology Summit

The Genetic Engineering and Society Center and the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability Center invite students, faculty and stakeholders to attend the Sustainable Agri-Food Technology Summit. During the one-day SAFTS workshop, funded by a… 

Apr 22, 2024

Celebrating Connection: Applied Ecology Turns 10

Faculty, staff and students from the Department of Applied Ecology recently celebrated 10 years as a department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Nov 27, 2023

CALS Graduate Student Studies Tiny Bird Species

Emily Nastase, a doctoral student in the Department of Applied Ecology, is uncovering the secret life of Henslow’s Sparrows, a rare, grassland species that only visits two locations in North Carolina every summer.