Margaret Wack

Aug 29, 2024

Rebecca Jones Joins WRRI, NC Sea Grant, Space Grant

By Carrie Clower For immediate releaseContact: Dave Shaw, dmshaw@ncsu.edu Rebecca Jones is now the communications director of North Carolina Sea Grant, the Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina, and North Carolina Space Grant.  “Rebecca brings a breadth of skills to our programs–clearly science communications, but also an expertise in coordinating across…

Aug 6, 2024

Announcing Our 2024 CCRG Grant Recipients

Five new projects have received funding from the Community Collaborative Research Grant Program (CCRG). North Carolina Sea Grant and N.C. Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) administer the CCRG Program in partnership with the William R. Kenan Jr. Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science (KIETS). These projects, which couple scientific expertise with local knowledge, foster collaboration…

Aug 6, 2024

NC WRRI Research Funding Opportunity: WRRI-USGS 104(b) Grants Now Open for Preproposals

The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), along with the U.S. Geological Survey 104(b) program, is requesting proposals for the 2025-2026 WRRI-USGS 104b competitive grants program. Faculty or university affiliates of any accredited college or university in North Carolina are eligible to apply.  This funding opportunity is designed to foster the exploration of new…

Jun 4, 2024

Tips for STEM Students: Advice for Pursuing a Career in Science from WRRI’s Current Student Fellows

Coming from a diversity of academic and professional backgrounds, these student fellows shared their recommendations for developing complementary skills, working between disciplines, and keeping the big picture in mind. Learn to communicate effectively Mary-Margaret Mckinney, a PhD student in the Integrated Coastal Studies program at East Carolina University and Director of Coastal Restoration for Native…

May 28, 2024

From the Mountains to the Sea: Researchers and Community Activists Focus on Plastic Pollution in North Carolina

From plastic trash littering our creeks and rivers, to microplastics in our waterways and bloodstreams, plastic pollution can feel ubiquitous and inevitable—but some North Carolina researchers are doing vital work to measure plastic in our environments, raise awareness about its impacts, and combat its effects.

Apr 17, 2024

New NC WRRI and NC Sea Grant Fellows to Conduct Research on Climate Change, Coastal Flooding, and More

Five fellows were selected for WRRI’s “Mountains to Sea” request for proposals, focusing on coastal and freshwater resources across the state. Four student fellows are funded by the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute and North Carolina Sea Grant, and one is supported by the Urban Water Consortium. Their projects focus on timely topics including…

Apr 10, 2024

Conference Wrap Up: Poster Presentations, Lightning Talk Winners, and More

Over 300 participants attended the 2024 WRRI Annual Conference, which took place in Raleigh on March 20 and 21 and featured engaging talks and presentations on water-related issues from researchers and practitioners across the state. The event included 37 poster presentations, 16 lightning talks, and additional oral presentations and panel discussions over 6 concurrent sessions.…

Feb 21, 2024

WRRI, DEQ, and Partners Announce NC Stream Watch Educator Cohort

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Christy Perrin, christy_perrin@ncsu.edu The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of Water Resources announces an exciting new chapter for the NC Stream Watch education program. The new effort, which includes an inaugural class of Stream Watch educators, is in partnership with the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), North Carolina Sea Grant and the nonprofit Environmental…

Feb 20, 2024

Announcing the 2024 NC WRRI Annual Conference Plenary Speakers

The 2024 NC WRRI Annual Conference plenary speakers have been announced! These speakers, who will lead the opening sessions on both days of the conference, include scientists, researchers, and community activists from a diversity of backgrounds. On Wednesday, March 20, the first day of our annual conference will open with a panel titled “Collaborating with…

Jan 31, 2024

Agenda Now Available for the 2024 WRRI Annual Conference

The draft agenda for NC WRRI’s annual conference is now available online. View the agenda to learn more about session topics and schedules, lightning talks, poster presentations, and more. Please note that this draft agenda is subject to change—attendees should periodically check for agenda updates. Our 26th annual conference will take place on March 20…