global change research fellows

May 29, 2025

Announcing the 2025-26 Global Change Research Fellows

Welcoming the 2025–2026 Global Change Fellows – emerging leaders in interdisciplinary collaboration and actionable adaptation research.

Apr 24, 2025

A Wetter, Hotter South is Changing the Economics of Forestry

A new paper co-authored by 2022-23 Global Change Research Fellow, Austin Lamica, explores the relationship between climate change and forest-based employment in the South.

Mar 31, 2025

Folhas Onduladas Queimam Mais Rápido e Produzem Mais Calor do que Folhas Planas 

Em um novo artigo coautorado por Sam Flake, pesquisador do programa Global Change Research de 2019-20, pesquisadores conseguiram separar o efeito do formato da folha do tamanho da folha para entender melhor o comportamento do fogo.

Mar 31, 2025

Curly Leaves Burn Fast and Hot

In a new paper co-authored by 2019-20 Global Change Research Fellow Sam Flake, researchers have been able to separate the effect of leaf shape from leaf size to better understand fire behavior.

Mar 4, 2025

Recording: Leveraging Geospatial Tools for Effective Environmental Planning – A Hurricane Helene Case Study

The Global Change Research Fellows will host this panel discussion with fellow PhD students applying their skills to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

Feb 11, 2025

Recording: Understanding the Role of Conservation Social Science in Improving Natural Resource Management Adaptations

Former Global Change Research Fellow, Julianne Reas, will walk us through examples of how managers utilized social science to implement more effective adaptation solutions in their regions.

Nov 15, 2024

Reflections on the Bridging Borders Seminar

View the recap and recording of the Bridging Borders seminar in collaboration with the Transatlantic Climate Bridge Project.

Nov 12, 2024

Applications Open for 2025-26 Global Change Research Fellows

The SE CASC is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 cohort of Global Change Research Fellows.

Aug 19, 2024

Reflections on the 2024 Climate Adaptation Retreat and Field Intensive

The Global Change Field Intensive kicked off the year with the 2024-25 Global Change Research Fellows in the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont during our climate adaptation science retreat.

Aug 6, 2024

Traits of a Successful Global Change Research Fellow

Consortium Director, Rebecca Irwin, details what makes for a successful GCR fellow, how the fellowship is unique from other programs, and how the program is evolving.