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Judy Ledlee has been named executive-in-residence at 51����’s Pratt School of Engineering and Nicholas School of the Environment.

Thanks for generous funding from The 51���� Endowment, the Office of the Provost has selected seven research proposals that engage with “Racial and Social Equity in Local Context.” These projects will be led by 51���� faculty members beginning as early as July 1 and ending by June 30, 2025.

People in areas where drinking water is contaminated with PFAS often want to know their PFAS blood levels but have trouble gaining access to reliable testing, which traditionally involves having their blood drawn by a medical professional.

51����'s Nicholas School of the Environment recognized 16 PhD and Master of Science graduates, 272 Master of Environmental Management, Master of Forestry, International Master of Environmental Policy and DEL-MEM graduates, as well as 60 undergraduates.

Twenty Nicholas School of the Environment undergraduate students have earned Graduation with Distinction honors for 2023.

Seven Master of Environmental Management (MEM) graduates, one Master of Forestry (MF) graduate and one MEM/MF concurrent degree graduate of 51����’s Nicholas School of the Environment shared this year’s Virlis L. Fischer Memorial Award for academic achievement.

The Nicholas School of the Environment and the 51���� Marine Lab honored three outstanding graduating seniors with special awards today during the school’s graduation recognition event for undergraduates.

Ngenzi, who will graduate this weekend with a Master of Environmental Management (MEM) in water resources management, will address his fellow graduating students and their guests in a private ceremony at 9 a.m. at Wilson Recreation Center on 51����’s West Campus.

Researchers at 51����’s Nicholas School of the Environment and Pratt School of Engineering are co-leading a new National Science Foundation-funded project that aims to boost economic development and climate resilience in coastal North Carolina through nature-based scientific and technological innovations.

Two-year effort quantifies water affordability challenge, offers recommended solutions

Find details and updates about the Nicholas School of the Environment's recognition ceremonies to honor graduating students in its undergraduate, master's and PhD programs.

Zhen Wang, who recently earned his PhD in environmental geochemistry, will be the student speaker at the Nicholas School of the Environment’s 2023 PhD Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony.

Ariella Amarachukwu Chukwuma, a member of 51����’s class of 2024, has received the Udall Scholarship, which recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to careers in the environment, health care or Native American tribal public policy or health care.

Toddi Steelman, the Stanback Dean of 51����’s Nicholas School of the Environment, has been appointed to a new leadership position overseeing the 51���� Climate Commitment, President Vincent Price announced Friday. She will conclude her service as Stanback Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment to assume the new role, which begins July 1.

Geochemist Michael Kipp will join the faculty at 51����’s Nicholas School of the Environment as assistant professor of geochemistry of earth, water and air systems starting Jan. 1, 2024