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Happy Holidays from CSI and ICP!
From all of us at ECU Integrated Coastal Programs and the Coastal Studies Institute, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with peace, warmth, and coastal inspiration.
Integrated Coastal Programs Announces 2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients
ECU Integrated Coastal Programs (ICP) is pleased to announce five student scholar awards for the 2024-2025 academic year. Elnaz Pezeshki received the Anja Sjostrom Memorial Scholarship in Coastal Studies, an award that was established in January 2022 after the...
Field Site Students To Present Capstone Research on Dec 12
Join us for the December 2024 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
Dr. Sean Charles: A Man for the Swamps
The newest addition to the Department of Coastal Studies’ faculty is no stranger to the ECU Outer Banks Campus and the Coastal Studies Institute. In fact, before his recent promotion to Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Sean Charles had been a postdoctoral scholar in...
Buzzing Around the Everglades
How did Kinsey Blumenthal (left in top photo), an Integrated Coastal Sciences (ICS) Ph.D. student, end up studying blood-borne pathogens carried by mosquitos in the Florida Everglades? The story is not as straightforward as one might think. In short, it took years for...
Powering North Carolina’s Blue Economy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded $12 million to the Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC) as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance AMEC’s development and testing of innovative wave, tidal, and ocean current technologies. AMEC is one...
Nov 21 Science on the Sound Covers Ocracoke Light Station Preservation
Join us for the November 2024 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
Prevalence of Shrimp Black Gill Disease in the Estuary
Brown (Penaues aztecus) and white (Penaeus setiferus) shrimp make up approximately 25% of total commercial landings by weight in North Carolina. But with shrimp black gill disease creeping up the Southeast Atlantic coast, is it possible that number could change in the...
Coral in the Caribbean
Through her research and participation in the ECU Integrated Coastal Sciences Ph.D. program, one student isn’t just seeking to study something new. She’s also aiming to make her mark on the world and help people along the way. Alexandra Stevenson grew up in a military...
CoastLines Summer 2024 Available Now
We are proud to announce the Summer 2024 issue of the ECU Integrated Coastal Programs Newsletter, CoastLines. Stay up to date on the research, education, and outreach programs of ECU ICP and the Coastal Studies Institute.In This Issue Corbett’s CornerStudent Section...
Oct 24 Science on the Sound Features National Weather Service
Join us for the October 2024 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
CSI Faculty Receive NSF Grant for Renewable Ocean Energy Research
Remote and island communities, like the Outer Banks, do not always have access to resilient energy sources during severe weather or other coastal hazards that jeopardize traditional grid power. When disaster strikes, it may be quite some time before such communities...
Upcoming Science on the Sound Lecture, September 26
Join us for the September 2024 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
Summer Camp Recap
Another summer has come and gone, and while most academic institutions tend to quiet down for the season, the energy at the Coastal Studies Institute is often at its highest. In addition to the nine REU students and a handful of others participating in internships or...
REU Reflections
Coastal communities and coastlines around the world are increasingly facing challenges including extreme weather, sea level rise, and population growth. While people may not see eye-to-eye when it comes to the drivers of these changes, most will agree that coastlines...
Science on the Sound Series Resumes August 28 with Talk about Flood Insurance
Join us for the launch of the 2024-2025 Science on the Sound Lecture Series season on August 28 at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal...
NREL Team & HERO WEC Made Another OBX Visit in Spring 2024
Good waves aren’t just for surfers on the Outer Banks. They’re preferred by some engineers, too. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) hydraulic and electric reverse osmosis (HERO) wave energy converter (WEC) was once again deployed in the shallow waters...
Exploring the Human Dimensions of Marine Renewable Energy
Dr. Linda D’Anna, now a research associate at the Coastal Studies Institute, was once a budding biologist; but while in graduate school, her interests took a turn toward the social science aspects of coastal issues. “I loved doing bio fieldwork, but I while I was...
Dr. Stu Hamilton: A Local Scientist with Global Projects
Imagine a research hub with a variety of ecosystems right outside the door. There are marshes, wetlands, beaches, and maritime forests. The surrounding bodies of water are warm or cold; salty, fresh, or brackish- a combination of the two. Talent abounds and the...
Internships Reimagined
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is a question most begin to hear at a relatively young age. For some, that answer is easy and hardly changes with age. Yet for others, the answer is uncertain and increasingly daunting as they approach milestones like high...
CSI Family Programs Welcome Multi-generational Groups
Family programs at the Coastal Studies Institute are back in full swing for 2024 and are inviting curious minds of all ages to participate. CSI Education and Outreach offers a variety of standards-based education programs for K-12 students throughout the school year,...
Semester Experience at the Coast: A Stepping Stone for Future Coastal Careers
The arrival of Spring on the Outer Banks each year brings a complete transformation to the area. Local towns seemingly come to life after a dull gray winter of seclusion. Likewise, the Spring semester on the ECU Outer Banks Campus offers rejuvenation and new...
CoastLines Spring 2024 Available Now
We are proud to announce the Spring 2024 issue of the ECU Integrated Coastal Programs Newsletter, CoastLines. Stay up to date on the research, education, and outreach programs of ECU ICP and the Coastal Studies Institute.In This Issue Corbett’s CornerStudent Section...
Science on the Sound Series Continues on May 23
Join us for the May 2024 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
NCROEP Hosts Annual Symposium
Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T...
See Film ‘INUNDATION DISTRICT’ on Earth Day at CSI
Join us for a special Earth Day screening of INUNDATION DISTRICT on April 22, 2024, on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. Directed by David Abel, the film explores how one city ignored climate threats, spending billions to build a new waterfront district- at sea level rise,...
Teams Turn Heads at ’24 NC Renewable Energy Challenge
Anyone present at the 2024 North Carolina Renewable Energy Challenge would have seen young minds spinning as fast as the turbines the students themselves had manufactured. On March 23, 2024, over one hundred students, mentors, parents, and volunteers gathered at the...
2024 CSI Open House to be Held April 20
Celebrate Earth Day early with us at the ECU Outer Banks Campus during our 2024 Open House! Spend April 20th learning about coastal and marine science research and education programs at ECU and the Coastal Studies Institute.East Carolina University’s Integrated...
Science on the Sound Series Continues on March 21
Join us for the March 2024 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
CSI Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
Registration for 2024 CSI Summer Camps is now open. Don't wait to sign up as we may fill up quickly! CSI Summer Camps are for students 10-15 years of age and will focus on a variety of STEAM-oriented topics. In 2024, we will offer camps June 10- August 9, excluding...
CSI Family Programs Return In 2024!
Family fun with CSI starts back up this month with our Maritime Mysteries program. If you enjoy shipwrecks and mysteries, this is the program for you. Maritime Mysteries is an educational opportunity for families with children aged 7 and older. Instructors will lead...
Science on the Sound Series Continues on Feb. 15
Join us for the February 2024 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
Student study reveals many in support of light pollution reduction on Outer Banks
The students of the UNC Institute for the Environment’s Outer Banks Field Site (OBXFS), hosted by the Coastal Studies Institute, completed their final tasks of the 2023 Fall semester in mid-December. The last of their assignments was to conclude work on their Capstone...
Science on the Sound Makes 2024 Debut on Jan. 18
Join us for the January 2024 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
Visit the ECU OBX Campus in 2024!
The Coastal Studies Institute is excited to host a myriad of programs and events for all ages this year. We hope you'll make a visit to the ECU Outer Banks Campus a part of your plans in 2024!Tours Guided tours of our Research & Education building occur from 1-2...
Making Sense of Remote Sensing: An Overview from the Ground Up
Feature photo: The Z-Boat is like a drone, but instead of flying through the air, it skims over the water. It, too, can cover pre-programmed tracts, and it is a helpful tool for accessing areas with safety or accessibility concerns for personnel.Whether realized or...
Artificial Light at Night is Topic of December Science on the Sound
Join us for the December 2023 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
Dr. Qubin Qin: A Doctor for the Ecosystem
Traditional Chinese medicine and ecological modeling… seemingly not two things that have a lot in common. However, Dr. Qubin Qin can draw parallels between his hobby and his profession, respectively. Qin is an ecological modeler and coastal oceanographer by day, but,...
Internship Teaches OBXFS Student about Coastal Management
By Nijah Pope, OBXFS student and CSI photojournalism intern.Coastal management is an important factor in the development of coastal communities as it plays an essential role in their growth and resilience. Effective coastal management, especially in the face of...
CoastLines Fall 2023 Available Now
We are proud to announce the Fall 2023 issue of the ECU Integrated Coastal Programs Newsletter, CoastLines. Stay up to date on the research, education, and outreach programs of ECU ICP and the Coastal Studies Institute.In This Issue Corbett’s CornerStudent Section...
CSI to Offer Oyster Themed Family Program This Holiday Season
Come extend the fun of NC Oyster Month past October with the Coastal Studies Institute. CSI is pleased to continue offering family-oriented programs during the months of November and December.Exploring Oyster Ecology is an educational opportunity for families with...
October Science on the Sound to Feature Shipwrecks
Join us for the October 2023 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
Dr. Rosana Ferreira: A Visionary Program Director
Integrated Coastal Programs (ICP) is pleased to announce Dr. Rosana Ferreira as the next director of the Integrated Coastal Sciences (ICS) Ph.D. program. The ICS program equips students to solve complex coastal problems through multidisciplinary training, and, as an...
NSF REU Participants Flourish While on Coastal Campus
Coastal communities and coastlines around the world are increasingly facing problems such as extreme weather, sea level rise, and population growth. While people may not see eye-to-eye when it comes to the drivers of these changes, most will agree that coastlines are...
Summer Camp Summation
Lunch boxes, water shoes, sunscreen, and more… All of these are items that summer campers at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) know to pack daily. An unexpected guest speaker, an afternoon storm, or even the spontaneous consideration for group preference, could mean...
Internship Studying Pollinators Is Fruitful Endeavor for OBXFS Student
By Nijah Pope, OBXFS student and CSI photojournalism intern.For many students, semester-long programs at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) have given them opportunities to make the most of their academic pursuits by including internships in their areas of interest....
Guided Tours of ECU Outer Banks Campus Start This Fall
You've likely seen our building standing alone in the marsh, but have you ever come inside? Now is your chance to explore the ECU Outer Banks Campus. Commencing October 11, tours of the ECU Outer Banks Campus, home to the Coastal Studies Institute, will be held on the...
New Event Oct. 27: From Tide to Table, an Oyster Tasting Occasion
The Coastal Studies Institute & ECU Outer Banks Campus, in partnership with the NC Coastal Federation, are excited to announce a new adult program entitled From Tide To Table: Exploring Oyster Ecology, Farming, and Culinary Delights. Join us on October 27, 2023,...
UNC Students Arrive at the Outer Banks Field Site
By Nijah Pope, OBXFS student and CSI photojournalism intern.The Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) has begun a new semester for its ongoing Outer Banks Field Site (OBXFS) program hosted in partnership with the UNC Institute for the Environment. Each fall, a small group...
Science on the Sound Returns September 21
Join us for the September 2023 installment of the "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in...
Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T University. Click on the links below for more information.
ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) is a leader in coastal and marine research, education, and engagement. ECU ICP includes the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU's Department of Coastal Studies, and ECU Diving and Water Safety.
The ECU Outer Banks campus is home to the Coastal Studies Institute.
