Dave Shaw

Apr 8, 2021

Astronaut Zena Cardman Helps Launch the NC Space Symposium on April 16

NC Space Grant will host the virtual NC Space Symposium on April 16th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, an alumna of the NC Space Grant program, will deliver the keynote address -- and registration is free.

Apr 7, 2021

Sea Grant Publishes a Guide to Commercial Seafood

Barry Nash, North Carolina Sea Grant’s seafood marketing specialist, has compiled A Primer on North Carolina Seafood, a free online resource for anyone interested in the commercial seafood industry.

Apr 6, 2021

SpeedCon Launches April 24

SpeedCon is an annual conference held by the Technical Communication Association (TCA) at NC State University. This year’s conference will be held virtually over Zoom, and the theme is “Communication During a Pandemic.”

Mar 26, 2021

North Carolina Civil Rights Trail Adds Historical Markers

The trail will physically mark sites across the state that are critical to the Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina.

Mar 24, 2021

Leaching Plastic and the Lungs of the Planet: The Impact of Pollution on Prochlorococcus

The smallest known photosynthetic organism accounts for 20% of the oxygen in our biosphere — but are plastic pollutants hindering this cyanobacterium’s ability to breathe for our planet?

Mar 24, 2021

NC WRRI Seeks Coordinator for Research and Engagement

North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute is accepting applications for the coordinator of research and engagement.

Mar 22, 2021

Letter from the Executive Director

n this issue, Lauren D. Pharr, a science communicator with North Carolina Sea Grant — and a scientist in her own right — profiles women and men facing challenges of being Black researchers in the aquatic sciences. Austin Gray, former joint fellow with North Carolina Sea Grant and the Water Resources Research Institute.

Mar 8, 2021

Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage

As homeowners prepare for coastal wind events, they should consider storm-resilient construction options that offer multiple benefits. Some homeowners in coastal North Carolina are saving money each year on wind insurance premiums — and reducing the risk of storm damage — thanks to the FORTIFIED program. See blog post and link to a memo for coastal property owners.

Mar 8, 2021

Mariner’s Menu: Spring Succulence

Stuffed Soft-Shell Crabs, Tex-Mex Shrimp and Monkfish Bisque

Mar 8, 2021

K-12 Students Win Art and Poetry Prizes