Guided Tours of ECU Outer Banks Campus Start This Fall

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You’ve likely seen our building standing alone in the marsh, but have you ever come inside? Now is your chance to explore the ECU Outer Banks Campus.

Commencing October 11, tours of the ECU Outer Banks Campus, home to the Coastal Studies Institute, will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Visitors will be guided through the state-of-the-art Research, Education, & Administration facility to receive an overview of our campus, unique academic programs, and education and outreach initiatives. Visitors will also get insight into our diverse research laboratories and their current projects from a knowledgeable member of our Education & Outreach team.

These family-friendly public tours are thoughtfully designed to engage visitors across a range of ages, from school-aged children (ages 8 and up) to inquisitive adults and lifelong learners. Interactive elements have been incorporated throughout the tour to make your experience even more enriching. Tours are $5 and one hour in duration. Pre-registration is required, and spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration for tours in October, November, and December is now open. Already busy this season or not visiting the Outer Banks until after the New Year? Our 2024 tour dates and registration are still to come! Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates later this Fall. Contact Lauren Kerlin (kerlinl22@ecu.edu, 252-475-5451) with questions or for more information.

Register for a Tour Now!

Led by East Carolina University (ECU), The Coastal Studies Institute is a multi-institutional research and educational partnership of the UNC System including North Carolina State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, and Elizabeth City State University.

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CSI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T University.  Click on the links below for more information.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

JENNETTE'S PIER WAVE ENERGY TEST CENTER

SMALL-SCALE WAVE TANK

ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) is a leader in coastal and marine research, education, and engagement.   ECU ICP includes the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU's Department of Coastal Studies, and ECU Diving and Water Safety.

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The faculty and staff at the Coastal Studies Institute come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, as well as departments and organizations including ECU Department of Biology, ECU Department of Coastal Studies, NC Sea Grant, the North Carolina Renewable Energy Program, and the UNC Institute for the Environment.

MEET THE TEAM

Tour the ECU Outer Banks Campus and learn about the research, education, and engagement projects of CSI and ECU Integrated Coastal Programs through our 360 virtual tour.

VIRTUAL TOUR

The ECU Outer Banks campus is home to the Coastal Studies Institute.
Located on Roanoke Island along the banks of the second largest estuary
in the United States, this coastal campus spans 213 acres of marshes, scrub wetlands, forested wetlands, and estuarine ecosystems.

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SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS