Spend your fall semester immersed in the environment at one of Carolina's field sites from the mountains to the coast. Only a few spots remain!
Applications are due March 13.
Learn more + apply: ie.unc.edu/field-educat...
Day 2 of the UNC Cleantech Summit kicks off with a keynote by Tom Fanning, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Alliance for Critical Infrastructure, on energy policy and the role of critical infrastructure as a national security asset.
Full agenda: web.cvent.com/event/dc0e55...
The UNC Cleantech Summit kicked off with a conversation on bipartisan pathways for America’s energy future featuring Michael Regan, Deborah Ross and John Szoka, moderated by Brad Ives.
See the full agenda: web.cvent.com/event/dc0e55...
Learn how alumni of the @datadrivenlab.bsky.social have translated training in data and science to careers.
📅 March 6
⏰ 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
📍 Graham Memorial 039 (the basement classroom)
Full details and registration 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/evidence-i...
@unc-cardnl.bsky.social's Andrew Zachman will be one of the UNC scholars speaking at the event about the use of drones as tools for wildfire prediction.
🗓 March 5
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 The ArtsCenter in Carrboro
Full details 👇
humanities.unc.edu/event/fire-f...
Congratulations to our friend Hans Paerl on receiving the Order of the Longleaf Pine — one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the Governor of North Carolina for exemplary service to the state and community!
Read more ⬇️
emes.unc.edu/2026/02/dr-h...
One week away! Join innovators, policymakers, researchers and students at the UNC Cleantech Summit to spark ideas, scale solutions and accelerate what’s next.
🗓️ Mar. 9-10
📍 Friday Center at UNC-Chapel Hill
Full details ⬇️ ie.unc.edu/news/what-to...
There are still a few spots left for our Highlands Field Site!
“Highlands Field Site will push you to grow in the best ways possible, and I gained so much confidence in myself from my semester there.” -Anna Boodee '25
Learn more and apply now. Visit ie.unc.edu/hfs.
From the blog: What does it take to lead a student-run science magazine? Carolina Scientific’s co-editor-in-chief, Reagan Gulledge, reflects on growth, community impact, and the power of science communication.
Read the full blog post ⬇️
ie.unc.edu/news/leading...
Noah Kittner '11 is stepping in to lead the @unc-ie.bsky.social's Energy Transition Initiative, driving work toward a cleaner, more reliable, and more equitable energy future for North Carolina. ⚡🌱
Read more: ie.unc.edu/news/kitter-...
Love is in the air…and the water…and the soil.
Share some love with your favorite #TarHeel!
What does the future of bluetech look like? The @unc-ie.bsky.social hosted experts for a forward-looking panel on ocean tech innovation, economic opportunity and coastal resilience — and the conversation was inspiring.
Read more 🔽
ie.unc.edu/news/bluetec...
TODAY: Join us for a pizza party, meet field site students and learn more about Carolina's field site program!
🗓️ Feb. 4
⏱️ 5 p.m.
📍 Murray Hall, 3rd Floor
February e-news out today! Lindsay Dubbs gets nerdy in the Outer Banks, Noah Kittner talks about his plans for the Energy Transition Initiative and more!
🔗 Read the full issue here: view.mc.unc.edu?vawpToken=MX...
Did you know Carolina has environmental field site locations from mountains 🏔️ to coasts 🌊 to urban 🏙️ environments?
Want to learn more? Come to our pizza party and meet students who have been to a field site!
🗓 Feb. 4, 5-7 p.m.
📍 Murray Hall, Third Floor
From the blog: Carolina Senior Caroline Hines shares her experience with Edible Campus UNC, transforming campus land into edible landscapes that nourish the community, nature, and connections.
Read it here 👇 ie.unc.edu/news/finding...
@annesmiley.bsky.social, a postdoctoral research associate at the @unc-ie.bsky.social, discusses research she recently led on wetlands’ ability to remove nitrogen and why conservation is vital.
Read more 👉 www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/01/22/w...
See what Carolina researchers say about climate, environment and resiliency in 2026.
uncnews.unc.edu/2026/01/07/u...
Don't miss your chance to apply for the Pavel Molchanov Scholars Program and score a great paid internship for the summer! The deadline to apply is Jan. 21 by midnight.
Join us next week for Future Grid 26 in Charlotte, N.C. Noah Kittner, director of the Energy Transition Initiative at @unc-ie.bsky.social will be sharing his insights and ideas on moving quickly toward a better, stronger grid.
👉 Register: www.joulesaccelerator.com/future-grid-26
Did you see some familiar faces on CBS 17 this week?! If not, here's the segment of Ben Diasio, Nathan Halsey and @mpiehler.bsky.social talking about the importance of Carolina's bees!
Watch it here ⬇️
www.cbs17.com/news/local-n...
TOMORROW: The PFAS Crisis and What You Can Do About It: Premiere of GenX, an 8-year investigative documentary by NC Natives.
Jan. 14, 2026
5:30-8 p.m.
Genome Sciences G100
Full details 👇
ie.unc.edu/event/the-pf...
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 UNC Cleantech Summit through this interview series with this year’s speakers. The Summit takes place March 9-10. Registration is now open.
Read about the speakers⬇️
ie.unc.edu/cleantech-st...
ICYMI: A look back at our 2025. As we step into 2026, we celebrate the many accomplishments of our faculty, staff, students and partners. Please enjoy this collection of top news from our year.
See it here: go.unc.edu/y8BKr
Welcome back students! As you settle back in on campus, check out these great opportunities for a paid summer internship. Applications are now open for two competitive summer internship programs.
ie.unc.edu/news/paid-su...
Kicking off 2026 with our January e-news! Read about Carolina's bees, flood science, Cleantech Summit sneak peeks and more!
🔗 Read the full issue: go.unc.edu/Jan52026
Looking for a paid summer internship that lets you gain real-world experience while making an environmental impact? Applications are now open for two competitive summer internship programs through the UNC Institute for the Environment.
Full details: ie.unc.edu/news/paid-su...
A look back at our year. As we step into 2026, we celebrate the many accomplishments of our faculty, staff, students and partners. Please enjoy this collection of top news and multimedia highlights from 2025.
See it here: go.unc.edu/y8BKr
Meet Hyeongseok (Darby) Kim — a Ph.D. student and air quality modeler at the UNC Institute for the Environment! Darby’s work bridges science and policy to improve health and sustainability. ✈️
Read more about him in this Q+A ⬇️
ie.unc.edu/news/five-qu...
