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Jan 31, 2019

Researcher Spotlight – Bonnie Myers

2018-19 Global Change Fellow Ph.D. Student, Department of Applied EcologyAdvisor: Dr. Thomas KwakEvery year the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center funds a multi-disciplinary cohort of Global Change Fellows representing colleges across NC State…

Jan 18, 2019

Researcher Spotlight – Tina Mozelewski

2018-19 Global Change Fellow Ph.D. Student, Department of Forestry and Environmental ResourcesAdvisor: Dr. Rob SchellerEvery year the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center funds a multi-disciplinary cohort of Global Change Fellows representing colleges across NC…

Jan 11, 2019

Researcher Spotlight – Danielle Lawson

2018-19 Global Change Fellow Ph.D. Student, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Stevenson Every year the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center funds a multi-disciplinary cohort of Global Change…

Dec 17, 2018

Southeast CASC Scientists Improving Use of Climate Science in Species Status Assessments

Southeast CASC scientists, and scientists across the CASC network, are supporting the US Fish and Wildlife Service by providing reviews and training for the Species Status Assessment (SSA) process. SSA…
A fallen tree due to coastal erosion at Brikckhill Bluff, Cumberland Island, GA.

Dec 3, 2018

Southeast CASC Presentations at the 2018 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting

Are you going to the 2018 American Geophysical Union Fall meeting (December 10-14, 2018) in Washington, D.C.? Check out these presentations from the published papers and sessions of leadership, researchers, staff, and…
Hurricane Florence causes the Cape Fear River to flood, nearly submerging homes, above ground swimming pools, and vehicles.

Nov 28, 2018

Impacts to the Southeast to Consider from the Fourth National Climate Assessment

A recent article based on an interview with SE CASC University Assistant Director Aranzazu Lascurain highlights contributions by NC State University faculty and SE CASC staff to Volume II of…

Oct 24, 2018

Supporting Native and Indigenous Community Climate Adaptation Efforts

For centuries, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and other Indigenous peoples have stewarded natural resources to sustain their communities, traditional ways of life, and cultural identities. This…
Graduate student, Ana Rivera, uses a machete to clear fallen trees after Hurricane Maria.

Oct 23, 2018

Coping with Extreme Weather Events in Puerto Rico: Amphibian Research and Hurricane Maria

Ana C. Rivera-Burgos is a graduate student in the North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, North Carolina State University. Jaime A. Collazo is U.S. Geological Survey scientist and Assistant Unit…

Oct 23, 2018

Southeast CASC Presentations at the Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference – Update

The 2018 Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference is a three-day event that connects individuals across diverse sectors. This gathering of professionals provides a platform to share their related experiences, resources, and…

Oct 23, 2018

Southeast CASC Project Recognized with DOI Environmental Achievement Award

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center project “Protecting Cultural Resources in the Face of Climate Change” has received honorable mention for the 2017 Department of the Interior Environmental Achievement Award.…