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ECU Coastal Faculty Collaborates Across Disciplines and Universities to Evaluate Shoreline Resilience after Hurricane Florence and Beyond
The Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) is a multi-institutional research and education partnership that takes an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to understand processes and solving problems in the complex human and natural systems that surround us. ECU and CSI faculty member, Dr. Rachel Gittman, and research partners, Dr. Devon Eulie and Dr. Huili Hao (UNC Wilmington), …Read More
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CSI to Host an on the Water Educational Program for Families on June 12
The “We” in Wetlands: An on the Water Family Program The Coastal Studies Institute presents the first in a series of fun and educational outings for the whole family! Join CSI scientists and educators for an active, engaging, and occasionally messy science adventure on the Croatan Sound. This program will cover estuarine and food web basics …Read More
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Research Experiences of a High School Intern: Squid Dissection
By Julia Bachman, First Flight High School Intern The Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), is involved with coastal research and is committed to educating students in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) through hands-on activities and real-world experiences both inside and outside the classroom. CSI collaborates with schools across the region to formulate science …Read More
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Roanoke Island Trails Program adds Trail Markers along Collins Trail
The Roanoke Island Trails Program (RITP), spearheaded by a motivated bunch of community volunteers and led by AmeriCorps member Erin Rexin, recently installed 12 trail markers to assist with wayfinding on the Collins Trail in Skyco, North Carolina. The team installed the markers between the Roanoke Island Welcome Center and Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) on …Read More
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Twenty Graduate and Undergraduate Students Compete in Poster Competition at 8th Annual NC Renewable Ocean Energy Symposium at CSI
Last week at the Coastal Studies Institute, the eighth annual North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) symposium brought a range of scientists, students, and marine hydrokinetic energy industry professionals together from across the state, and beyond. The headcount rang in at 97 total attendees—the best number yet for this annual academic event. The two-day …Read More
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