Katie Mosher

Sep 19, 2014

Schiavinato to Participate in Wilmington Coastal Energy Summit

President Obama's recent decision to open parts of the Atlantic to oil and gas exploration — along with advancements in the wind, nuclear, solar and biomass industries — has created numerous energy-related initiatives on North Carolina's coast. On Oct. 9, the inaugural Coastal Energy Summit will bring together local, state and national leaders in the energy industry to talk about the opportunities, risks and timelines for these initiatives. Contact: Lisa Schiavinato, 919-515-1895, lcschiav@ncsu.edu Rob Kaiser, Greater Wilmington Business Journal, 910-264-8955, rkaiser@wilmingtonbiz.com

Sep 18, 2014

Coastal Expert to Discuss Hurricane Resistant Construction and Effects from Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program

Spencer Rogers, coastal construction and erosion specialist with North Carolina Sea Grant, will speak at the N.C. Coastal Federation’s Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center in Wrightsville Beach on October 8 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. As an expert on coastal dynamics, Rogers will share N.C. Sea Grant’s recommendations for hurricane-resistant construction methods, and he will provide an update on the potential effects from changes to the National Flood Insurance Program on coastal residents’ premiums. Contact: Ben Brink, 910-509-2838, benb@nccoast.org

Sep 11, 2014

Philippe Cousteau’s EarthEcho International Taps Educators Nationwide for Strategic Learning and Advisory Panel

North Carolina Sea Grant marine education specialist Terri Kirby Hathaway is a member of the EarchEcho Learning, Education, and Advisory Panel. Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, katie_mosher@ncsu.edu

Sep 2, 2014

Coastal Law Center Names New Co-Director

Victor Flatt is the new co-director of the North Carolina Coastal Resources Law, Planning and Policy Center. Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, katie_mosher@ncsu.edu Lisa Schiavinato, 919-515-1895, lisa_schiavinato@ncsu.edu

Aug 7, 2014

Panel Reviewing NC Sea Grant Seeks Comments

In mid September, North Carolina Sea Grant will host a federal Site Review Team in Raleigh, convened by Leon Cammen, director of the National Sea Grant College Program. Contact: Katie Mosher, 919-515-9069, kmosher@ncsu.edu