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Nov 16, 2020

Mariely Vega Gómez

Mariely is a Ph.D. candidate from the Applied Ecology Department at NC State. She is originally from Puerto Rico, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences from the University… 

Nov 9, 2020

Black Ecologists Look to Offer Support, Recruit Next Generation

An NC State ecologist is working to offer support and encouragement to Black professionals and students. 

Oct 19, 2020

Your Next Halloween Mask Could Be Made from Trees

NC State researchers are working to create more sustainable, inexpensive masks for Halloween. 
mosquito

Aug 24, 2020

Finding Ways to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

For many of us, climate change means more mosquitoes. 
Khara Grieger

Jul 31, 2020

Khara Grieger

Education Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark M.S. in Plant Biology and Ecology, Michigan State University B.Sc. in Zoology from… 

Jun 17, 2020

What Is Causing Caribbean Rainforests To Dry Out?

In 2015, the Caribbean experienced the most severe and widespread drought ever recorded in 50 years, giving researchers an opportunity to study the causes and effects. 
Coffee beans held in farmer's hands

May 7, 2020

How To Promote Shade Coffee Farming In Puerto Rico

Like many other communities in the United States, farming on Puerto Rico is a challenging balance between protecting crops from climate change, supporting conservation, and maximizing capital. New research shows how coffee farmers make decisions on which crops to grow and what can be done to encourage shade farming practices. 

Apr 10, 2020

Carol A. Kinder

Research Interests My research has encompassed a broad background of disciplines from freshwater to marine, including sea turtle biology, fisheries management and stock assessment, physical oceanography, and most recently, water… 

Dec 17, 2019

12 Days of Ecosystem Services

Woodrats composting, shredders clearing streams... Ring in the holidays with our ecological take on 12 Days of Ecosystem Services! 

Oct 18, 2019

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.