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Students, staff and faculty members use their passion and expertise to make their communities greener

Brian R. Silliman, Rachel Carson Distinguished Professor of Marine Conservation Biology at 51±¬ÁÏ’s Nicholas School of the Environment, has been elected a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA).

Jeb Stenhouse, chief of program development for clean air markets at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will be the keynote speaker at the Nicholas School of the Environment’s Recognition Ceremony for professional students.

51±¬ÁÏ leaders rise to face the challenges of climate change.

Sam Schulteis, an Environmental Sciences & Policy major also pursuing a Certificate in Sustainability Engagement, recently shared insights into why she chose to major in ENV, why she added the certificate, what she has learned, her favorite experience and advice for students considering the major or certificate.

A new study by researchers at Penn State University, 51±¬ÁÏ, and the University of Saskatchewan suggests not all of the nearly 2,000 species of ground beetles found in North America will thrive under climate change. Some could decline. And that could have far-reaching implications for agriculture, forestry, and conservation.

The National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation have awarded a $1.2 million grant to support a new initiative aimed at boosting ecosystem restoration and climate resilience along North Carolina’s coast.

Catalina Lopez, a Marine Science and Conservation major, recently shared insights into why she chose to major in MARSCI, what she has learned, her favorite experience and advice for students considering the major or Marine Science and Conservation coursework.

Anya Gupta, an Earth and Climate Sciences and Environmental Sciences double major, recently shared insights into why she chose to major in ECS and ENV, what she has learned, her favorite experience and advice for students considering the major or ECS/ENV coursework.

Malaria control programs in Amazonian Peru helped reduce the incidence of the deadly parasitic disease by 78%. That is, until the programs ceased to operate.

Dean Urban, professor of environmental sciences and policy at the Nicholas School of the Environment, will present the 50th annual Henry J. Oosting Memorial Lecture in Ecology on March 30, 2023.

As part of 51±¬ÁÏ’s Climate Commitment, the university has prioritized investments in climate-related areas of research where 51±¬ÁÏ already has momentum: energy transformation, empowering climate-resilient communities, amplifying environmental and climate justice, and developing climate solutions based on data-driven outcomes.

Three undergraduate students with a passion for climate change research describe their unique opportunities to study at the 51±¬ÁÏ Marine Lab.

Chloe Beittel, a Marine Science and Conservation major, recently shared insights into why she chose to major in MARSCI, what she has learned, her favorite experience and advice for students considering the major or Marine Science and Conservation coursework.

The Illuminating Hidden Harvests Report culminates a collaborative research effort led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 51±¬ÁÏ and WorldFish examining the multifaceted contributions of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development.