Date: September 1, 2020
Dr. Luettich will be discussing the start of the hurricane season on WITN at 5pm and 6pm.
To see the livestream, follow the link: TBA
Date: May 26, 2020
Christine Voss spoke with Coastal Review Online about climate change and the politicization of science.
To see the news clip, follow the link https://www.coastalreview.org/2020/05/ncs-turning-point-for-climate-science/
Date: May 15, 2020
Dr. Antonio Rodriguez spoke with WITN about the increased potential for rip currents at the coast.
To see the news clip, follow the link https://www.witn.com/content/news/Paid-parking-begins-at-Atlantic-Beach–570498021.html
Date: May 14, 2020
Dr. Rachel Noble (IMS, MASC, IE, ESE) was on Good Morning America and talked about proper mask-wearing during COVID-19.
To see the news clip follow the link to https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/video/dos-donts-wearing-cleaning-masks-70676902
Date: August 26, 2020
Dr. Rick Luettich talked with WITN about hurricane Laura predictions. He spoke about ADCIRC models that predict storm surge levels for hurricanes.
To watch the WITN interview follow the link to https://www.witn.com/2020/08/27/storm-surge-models-show-hurricane-laura-bringing-catastrophic-levels-of-water-to-gulf-coast/
Date: April 22, 2020
The Chancellor announced that Dr. Piehler will be leading the UNC Sustainability Commission. The goal of the Sustainability Commission is to align sustainability efforts across UNC and support the Three Zeros Initiative.
To read more about this new Commission follow the link to https://thewell.unc.edu/2020/04/22/guskiewicz-establishes-university-sustainability-commission/?utm_campaign=Guskiewicz+establishes+University+Sustainability+Commission&utm_medium=bitly&utm_source=Twitter-KG&fbclid=IwAR3WraA3oF2GfdyKcpxHhMQIDRJJEhVkZzuMM8xyEGaxH-ULGBa5Hv_UJ2c
Date: April 21, 2020
In an article by The Well about Virtual Defenses Dr. Shelby Ziegler (E3P), Owen Mulvey-McFerron (IMS/MASC), and Dr. Michael Piehler (MASC/E3P) are featured in the article.
To read about what people are doing during this time follow the link https://thewell.unc.edu/2020/04/21/from-disputatio-to-virtual-defense/
Date: April 20, 2020
Dr. Rachel Noble was interviewed by WRAL on how to get the proper fit with fabric masks and how to clean fabric masks after use.
To read her advice follow the link https://www.wral.com/make-sure-your-home-made-mask-has-this/19064030/
Date: April 17, 2020
IMS engineer Ryan Neve is currently working with members of the Duke Marine Lab to print face shields for local first responders and the medical community. Together they have printed 225 shields and are continuing to make more.
To learn more about their efforts follow the link to WITN https://www.witn.com/content/news/Duke-Marine-Lab-and-UNCs-Institute-of-Marine-Sciences-making-face-shields-569745751.html
Date: April 17, 2020
April 20th marks the 10-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Dr. Joel Fodrie wrote a piece for The Conversation about the coastal fish populations that were affected by the oil spill.
To read about these fish populations follow the link https://theconversation.com/coastal-fish-populations-didnt-crash-after-the-deepwater-horizon-spill-why-not-133332
