Applications Open for NC WRRI/Sea Grant Graduate Research Projects
“With the combined coverage of North Carolina Sea Grant and the NC Water Resources Research Institute, we’re able to entertain proposals from across the entire state to help address the grand water challenges facing North Carolina,” says John Fear, deputy director for both programs. Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2021....Continue reading "Applications Open for NC WRRI/Sea Grant Graduate Research Projects"
New Collaborative Community Research Looks at Wastewater, Mussels, Youth Training and More
Six new projects in North Carolina are launching this year with support from the Community Collaborative Research Grant program. Projects explore topics including wastewater treatment, mussels, youth training and more....
WRRI Supporting 10 Graduate Students for 2021-22
By Justin Lindemann Ten graduate students from across North Carolina have begun their new N.C. Water Resources Research Institute-sponsored projects, including those supported by the Stormwater Consortium (SWC) and the Urban Water Consortium (UWC), for...Continue reading "WRRI Supporting 10 Graduate Students for 2021-22"
NC WRRI Accepting Research Proposals for Targeted Topics
WRRI is accepting proposals for 104(g) USGS funding. Projects addressing three key research areas are eligible, collaboration is encouraged....Continue reading "NC WRRI Accepting Research Proposals for Targeted Topics"
NC WRRI Fellow Finds Promise in Sunlight
Graduate student researcher, Arpit Sardana, tested whether sunlight alone can break down contaminants in wastewater....
Treating Algal Toxins in Drinking Water with Dr. Olya Keen
Olya Keen, Ph.D. is interested in emerging contaminants and different treatments that can better our drinking water quality. ...Continue reading "Treating Algal Toxins in Drinking Water with Dr. Olya Keen"
WRRI Requests Proposals for Community Collaborations
The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute’s Community Collaborative Research Grant program is now open and accepting proposals through March 5, 2021 (new extended deadline). The program brings communities and university researchers together to study...Continue reading "WRRI Requests Proposals for Community Collaborations"
Catching Up with Daniel Obenour: Advancing the Hybrid Watershed Model
By Justin Lindemann Daniel Obenour, an environmental engineer and associate professor in North Carolina State University’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, is interested in very complex water-quality dynamics. He is working to develop...Continue reading "Catching Up with Daniel Obenour: Advancing the Hybrid Watershed Model"
Collaborative Research to Consider Youth Training, Coastal Topics
By Katie Mosher Three new projects in North Carolina’s coastal region are moving forward with funding from the Community Collaborative Research Grant Program. Topics include youth leadership training, efficient shoreline restoration and safety of shellfish...Continue reading "Collaborative Research to Consider Youth Training, Coastal Topics"
Watershed Lesson Plan Provides Activities for Students at Home or in Class
A free Watershed Wisdom online lesson plan is available and includes guidance for elementary school teachers and a wide range of activities for North Carolina students. A companion Learning from Home Guide highlights activities in the lesson...Continue reading "Watershed Lesson Plan Provides Activities for Students at Home or in Class"