Two state senators and four alumni will be recognized March 9 during annual Founder’s Day Scholarship Gala at Elizabeth City State University.
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Extensive study aims to help state better manage fisheries
Researchers from multiple universities are working under the North Carolina Collaboratory umbrella to develop recommendations to improve state management of species like oysters.
‘Science on the Sound’ to examine what’s under the marsh
Penn State Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Dr. James Ferry presents “Life in the Salt Marsh Underground” Feb. 16 at the Coastal Studies Institute.
Westervelt Scholarship Fund created for Ocracoke students
The new Dr. Frederic B. Jr. and Ernestine H. Westervelt Scholarship for eligible Ocracoke students pursuing higher education was established to honor the doctor, his commitment to learning and his love for Ocracoke.
UNCW researchers to study how waves, storms move sand
The team of researchers received a nearly $1 million grant to study over the next two years sand movement under different conditions to better understand storm surge.
Science centers receive $2.4M to promote STEM education
Several science centers on the coast are among the 53 statewide to be awarded a total of $2.4 million through the North Carolina Science Museums grant program.
STEM-based mentor program open for high school girls
The Department of Administration is accepting applications until Feb. 26 for a four-week, paid mentorship with state government leaders for North Carolina high school girls.
Talk on climate change next ‘Science on the Sound’
Dr. Rosana Ferreira will present “Navigating Climate Change: Science, Prediction and Extremes” Jan. 18, during the monthly, in-person lecture series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese.
Student study shines light on Outer Banks sea turtle nesting
Outer Banks Field Site undergrads who conducted a four-month study of how artificial light at night affects sea turtle nesting have presented their findings, which indicate conservation efforts may be working.
Sea turtles, artificial light next Science on the Sound talk
Attendees can learn about artificial light at night on the Outer Banks, including changes over the past nine years, what Outer Banks residents and visitors think about artificial light at night, and how changes relate to sea turtle nesting patterns.
Paid summer internship program applications due Jan. 8
Rising juniors, seniors and graduate students attending the state’s historically Black colleges and universities and minority institution of higher education have until Jan. 8, 2024, to submit their application for the summer internship through the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Coastal Reserve internship open to student applications
Applications for the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and Friends of the Reserve’s 2024 undergraduate internship program are due by 11:59 p.m. Jan. 19, 2024.
Ocracoke horse herd focus of Nov. 29 presentation
During the presentation in Ocracoke, researchers will share the history, genetics, range conditions and management of these horses, often referred to as ponies, on Ocracoke Island.
UNCW ramps up program to nurture coast’s blue economy
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship offers a mentor program with140 volunteers who can share their experiences in coastal business startups.
Rodanthe shipwrecks subject of next ‘Science on the Sound’
Doctoral candidate Allyson Ropp will present “Wrecked on Chicamacomico: An Examination of the Shipwrecks along Wimble Shoals, Rodanthe, North Carolina” Thursday at the Coastal Studies Institute.
Island Farm readies for fall with its 12th Pumpkin Patch
Taking place every Saturday in October, the event at the historic site on Roanoke Island to celebrate fall features locally grown pumpkins, crafts and historic games.
