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Science for a Changing Earth

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) helps fish, wildlife, water, land, and people adapt to a changing climate.

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Creating Leaders in Change

Our Global Change Research Fellows Program supports graduate students that study interdisciplinary climate change across the Southeast.

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Science That Matters

Since 2011, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center has funded projects that help fish, wildlife, people, and places adapt to a changing world.

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Research Affiliate Network

Our University-Federal-Tribal partnerships span from Arkansas to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Become an affiliate and find your next collaborator.

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Postdoctoral Lightning Talks: Research Updates

This seminar will be led by our postdoctoral research team to discuss updates on their current projects.

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Researcher Spotlight – Danny Lackey

2026-27 Global Change Research Fellow, Danny Lackey, shares his work on how people move and interact with parks and protected areas.

Researcher Spotlight – Desiree Shelley

2026-27 Global Change Research Fellow, Desiree Shelley, shares how her work on how Indigenous land stewardship practices can inform ecological restoration and climate adaptation.

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