Sep 11, 2018
North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute and Sea Grant programs are seeking applications for graduate student research projects in the areas of contaminants, aquaculture and watershed management. Up to five $10,000 fellowships are available. The deadline to apply is: Nov. 12, 2018 at 5 p.m. Currently enrolled graduate students in good academic standing attending accredited…
Sep 5, 2018
WRRI is teaming up with North Carolina Sea Grant this year for the fourth annual Community Collaborative Research Grant program (CCRG). The program is accepting proposals now through Nov. 20, 2018 and brings together university researchers and communities to study high-priority environmental and economic issues in North Carolina. This is the first year funding is…
Aug 29, 2018
Lee Cannon has joined Water Resource Research Institute of the UNC System (WRRI) as the new communications specialist in charge of crafting messaging and sharing outcomes of the program research, education and outreach to audiences across the state and beyond. She will also serve as the communicator for North Carolina Space Grant and will assist…
May 15, 2018
Danielle Costantini FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, kmosher@ncsu.edu Christy Perrin recently completed a certificate program through the Equal Opportunity Institute at North Carolina State University. Perrin focuses on sustainable waters and communities for North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute and the state’s Sea Grant program. Christy Perrin receives her certificate for completing the…
May 11, 2018
Danielle Costantini Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, kmosher@ncsu.edu Featured Photo by Sasha Campbell Mary Beth Barrow received an Award for Excellence from NC State University’s Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development. Mary Beth Barrow, fiscal officer for North Carolina Sea Grant and the state’s Water Resources Research Institute, recently received an Award for Excellence from…
Apr 30, 2018
April 27, 2018 | Marisa Incremona Featured Photo is of Sea Grant and WRRI extension director Frank Lopez. Photo by Julie Leibach. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Mosher, kmosher@ncsu.edu, 919-515-9069 Frank Lopez is the new extension director for North Carolina Sea Grant and the state’s Water Resources Research Institute. “We are thrilled to have Frank…
Mar 19, 2018
The Public Communications Specialist shares results of research projects and outreach efforts funded or administered by the Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina and North Carolina Space Grant. This includes working with other team members, researchers and community partners to present timely information through varied communication venues including printed and online…
Oct 26, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Mosher, North Carolina Sea Grant, 919-270-4962, kmosher@ncsu.edu Jobi Cook, North Carolina Space Grant, 919-515-5933, jobi_cook@ncsu.edu Susan White is the new director for North Carolina Space Grant, after having served as interim director since February. White also serves as executive director of North Carolina Sea Grant and the state’s Water Resources…
Sep 12, 2017
Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, kmosher@ncsu.edu Susan White, 919-515-2455, snwhite3@ncsu.edu This news release was updated on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 to include the date application review will begin. North Carolina Sea Grant and the Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina system are seeking applications for leadership of extension efforts by the two…
Aug 15, 2017
Contact: Katie Mosher, North Carolina Sea Grant, 919-515-9069, katie_mosher@ncsu.edu Nicole Wilkinson, Water Resources Research Institute, 919-513-1216, nicole_wilkinson@ncsu.edu Five graduate students are starting new research projects that explore current water resources and coastal issues in North Carolina. These fellowships are funded by North Carolina Sea Grant and the Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina system. The research…
