Faculty and researchers at IMS talked about storm water resilience on The Well

Date: February 2, 2021

Faculty and researchers at IMS talked about stormwater resilience on The Well. These Carolina researchers created a plan to help vulnerable communities weather future storms.

To read more about research on stormwater resilience, go to https://thewell.unc.edu/2021/02/02/building-resilience-for-storm-battered-n-c/

Megan Hunter spoke about crocheting for local hospital on The Well

Date: January 29, 2021

Megan Hunter spoke with The Well about her pandemic hobby, in which she crocheted over 100 baby blankets for the local hospital.

To read more about Megan’s project, go to https://thewell.unc.edu/2021/01/29/meet-carolinas-pandemic-hobbyists/

Noble spoke about waste water research with the Carteret County News Times

Date: January 20, 2021

Dr. Noble (MASC, ESE, IE) spoke with the Carteret County News Times about the wastewater research her lab is doing.

To read more about the research, go to https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_37928bd6-5ab9-11eb-b729-c76e955dcb57.html

To watch a clip on Dr. Noble talking about wastewater testing with WCTI, go to https://wcti12.com/news/local/wastewater-testing-can-help-with-covid-19-trend-research

Megan Hunter’s Crocheting Hobby Aided the Eastern Carolina Community

Date: January 2, 2021

Megan Hunter was featured in the Carteret County News Times for making almost 100 baby blankets for the eastern Carolina community since January. She donated the blankets to newborns at Carteret Health Care.

To read more about Megan’s efforts, head here https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_99ed95ce-4a00-11eb-8fc9-e309d7b7fa0d.html

Dr. Noble’s SARS-CoV-2 wastewater research featured on News & Observer

Date: December 28, 2020

North Carolina is one of only 8 states in the country working with the CDC on waste water surveillance, and Dr Noble is leading that effort.

To read Dr. Noble’s work to track the SARS-CoV-2 virus in waste water head to https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2020-urchinomics/?sref=uH4PMVKy

Dr. Noble speaks about about her dorm waste water research for SARS-CoV-2 virus

Date: December 18, 2020

Dr Rachel Noble (MASC, ESE, IE) was featured in a story that ran both in the Coastal Review Online and the Carolina Public Press about her work to test dorm waste water for SARS-CoV-2 virus at App State. Dr. Noble believes that this technology has the possibility to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Dubbs recognized by U.S. Dept. of Energy for leadership in clean energy

Date: December 1, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is 1 of 9 women to be recognized for her achievements and leadership in clean energy as part of the U.S Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Initiative.

Her achievement has been added to the official list of recipients at https://ims.unc.edu/education/student-achievements-and-awards/

Sarah Donaher awarded the 2021 GEAB Impact Award

Date: November 16, 2020

Sarah Donaher awarded the 2021 GEAB Impact Award. More details about her achievement to follow.

Her achievement has been added to the official list of recipients at https://ims.unc.edu/education/student-achievements-and-awards/

Dr. Leuttich featured on a New York Times discussing Hurricanes

Date: October 26, 2020

Dr Luettich (IMS, MASC, ESE) was a featured in the New York times discussing Hurricane Zeta’s impact on hurricanes, surge, and climate change.

To hear what Dr. Leuttich has to say, follow the link https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/26/climate/hurricane-zeta-rain.html

Dr. Piehler spoke with Bloomberg News about Urchinomics

Date: October 26, 2020

Dr. Mike Piehler spoke with Bloomberg News about Urchinomics, the farming and selling of sea urchins, and its benefits to the oceans.

To read the article head to https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2020-urchinomics/?sref=uH4PMVKy