What does it look like when a high school science class connects live with researchers working at the top of the world? On September 24, students in Craig Arkfeld’s Environmental Science class at Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina, found out firsthand. The Sustainable Seas Institute stopped by Hough […]
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A first-of-its-kind expedition, led by Roger Tipton, an associate professor in UNC Charlotte College of Engineering, is set to study “forever chemicals” in some of the planet’s most untouched waters— charting new research and impact. See this video about Dr. Tipton’s work in the Arctic.
The Arctic, a remote and fragile ecosystem, is a bellwether for our planet’s health. What happens there has global implications, and understanding its secrets is a critical mission for scientists around the world. At the Sustainable Seas Institute, we are committed to supporting this vital research, which is why we’re […]