Website: https://water.ecu.edu/activities/waterscholars Application Deadline: January 28, 2022. One of the main goals of the Water Resources Center is to build a community between water researchers, water professionals, and the general public. Part of this is training and empowering the next generation of water scientists by providing them with opportunities to learn and develop professional skills … Read more
Melissa Nolan moved from Detroit, Michigan to live in eastern North Carolina, where she is now pursuing her Master’s degree at ECU in Environmental Health and Safety. She credits her cross-country move to ECU’s reputable Environmental Health and Safety program. She spent much of her childhood exploring the Great Lakes area and appreciating the northern wetlands before she attended Eastern Michigan University where she earned her undergraduate degree and became a teacher. Working with children in the community influenced her to make the … Read more
Lauren Richardson, a Tennessee native who completed her undergraduate studies in geology at Appalachian State University is pursuing her Master’s degree in geology at ECU. Like many ECU students, Richardson is passionate about understanding environmental issues and has been working with local agriculture operations as well as ECU staff and students to better understand the … Read more