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Marine, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Green algae on water.

Apr 26, 2024

Podcast: Toxic Algae

Astrid Schnetzer, associate professor of marine, earth and atmospheric sciences at NC State, joins us to talk about toxic algal blooms, including what can trigger them, and what researchers are doing to better predict – and potentially mitigate – them.
NC State gateway at sunset

Apr 24, 2024

Geologist Liu Named College’s First Director of International Affairs

Paul Liu has been named director of international affairs at the College of Sciences.

Apr 22, 2024

New State Heat Resilience Toolkit Offers Solutions to Reduce Heat-Related Health Problems

Local governments and partners are encouraged to prepare for extreme heat.
Gary Lackmann standing in front of a large screen

Apr 19, 2024

Atmospheric Scientist Gary Lackmann Named Head of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Lackmann has been an atmospheric science faculty member at NC State since 1999 and has served in several leadership roles during that time.
Wall Crumpler and LaShanda Morgan

Apr 18, 2024

Sciences Staff Honored with Awards for Excellence

Eleven College of Sciences staff members were honored for their outstanding work at the college's Awards for Excellence event on April 17.

The Belltower stands in front of Holladay Hall.

Apr 17, 2024

Geologist Liu, Mathematician Pang Named 2024-25 Provost’s Faculty Fellows

Geologist Paul Liu and mathematician Tao Pang were named to the 2024-25 class of Provost’s Faculty Fellows.
Hurricane Dorian, 2019

Apr 16, 2024

NC State Researchers Predict Active Hurricane Season

NC State researchers predicted that hurricane season should be more active than usual.
Memorial Belltower

Apr 11, 2024

College Honors Outstanding Teachers and Advisors

The event recognized nominees for College of Sciences and university-level teaching and advising awards.
Galapagos

Mar 6, 2024

Understanding Wind and Water at the Equator Key to More Accurate Future Climate Projections

Getting the winds right is key to accurately model Pacific Ocean warming.
University of Pennsylvania mathematician Robert Ghrist speaks at the 2024 Kwangil Koh Lecture.

Feb 29, 2024

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